Melissa Lechner MD, PHD
Endocrinology-Diabetes | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
2020 SANTA MONICA BLVD STE 550 SANTA MONICA CA, 90404About
Dr. Melissa Lechner practices Endocrinology in SANTA MONICA, CA. Dr. Lechner specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases related to hormone imbalance, and the bodys glands in the endocrine system. Endocrinologists are trained and certified to treat a variety of conditions, including menopause, diabetes, infertility, and thyroid disorders, among many others. Dr. Lechner examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses, and decides the best treatment methods.
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