Alex Lechtman MD FACS

Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstruction

Plastic Surgeon; Visalia, CA with Key Medical Associates

5128 W Cypress AvenueVisalia, CA 93277
Phone+1 559-713-1717

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Summary

Dr. Alex Lechtman is a plastic surgeon based in Visalia, CA, specializing in aesthetic/cosmetic plastic surgery and breast reconstruction. He completed his medical education at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and undertook his residencies in surgery and plastic surgery at the University of California Davis Health. Dr. Lechtman has been practicing as a plastic surgeon since 1999, with experience at Visalia Medical Clinic and currently at Key Medical Group Inc. His published works include studies on the management of infected median sternotomy wounds and on the gracilis myofasciocutaneous flap.

Education & Training

University of California Davis HealthResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1997 - 1999
University of California Davis HealthResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1997
University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1991

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Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 1992 - 2028
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Physician of the Year Tulare County Medical Society, 2017
Outstanding Chief Resident UC Davis Surgical Association, 1997
Outstanding Teaching Award; Resident Medical Staff; Departiment of Surgery UC Davis Medical Center, 1994

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

15 citations
The infected median sternotomy wound: management with the rectus abdominis musculocutaneous flap.
Albert K. Oh, Alex N. Lechtman, Thomas P. Whetzel, Thomas R. Stevenson
Annals of Plastic Surgery. 2004-04-01
73 citations
The gracilis myofasciocutaneous flap: vascular anatomy and clinical application.
Thomas P. Whetzel, Alex N. Lechtman
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1997-05-01