
Rachel Mauryce Kerford Lescher MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist, Alaska Native Medical Center
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4320 Diplomacy DrSte 2300Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone+1 907-729-1000
Fax+1 907-729-5244
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Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2008 - 2011
University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 2005
University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineBA, International Studies, Magna Cum Laude, 1997 - 2001
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
AK State Medical License 2011 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2015 - 2015
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award
- Residents and Fellows Diversity Initiative
- Julio Santiago Memorial Fellowship Award
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 24 citationsRickets and vitamin D deficiency in Alaska native children.Rosalyn J. Singleton, Rachel Lescher, Bradford D. Gessner, Matthew Benson, Lisa R. Bulkow
Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology & Metabolism. 2015-07-01 - 236 citationsEffect of inhaled glucocorticoids in childhood on adult height.H. William Kelly, Alice L. Sternberg, Rachel Lescher, Anne L. Fuhlbrigge, Paul D. Williams
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2012-09-05 - 250 citationsDecreased response to inhaled steroids in overweight and obese asthmatic children.Erick Forno, Rachel Lescher, Robert C. Strunk, Scott T. Weiss, Anne L. Fuhlbrigge
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2011-03-01
Journal Articles
- Rickets and vitamin D deficiency in Alaska Native childrenSingleton R, Lescher R, Gessner BD, Benson M, Bulkow L, Rosenfeld J, Thomas T, Holman RC, Haberling D, Bruce M, Bartholomew M, Tiesinga J, J Pediatr Endocrinolo Metab, 1/1/2015
- Decreased response to inhaled steroids in overweight and obese asthmatic childrenForno E, Lescher R, Strunk R, Weiss S, Fuhlbrigge A, Celedon JC, J All Clin Immunol, 1/1/2011
- novel point mutation in the helix 10 of the human glucocorticoid receptor causes generalized glucocorticoid resistance by disrupting the structure of the ligand bindin...Nader N, Bachrach BE, Hurt DE, Grajula S, Pittman A, Lescher R, Kino T, J Clin Endocrinol Metabol, 1/1/2010
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