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Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD

Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD is an internist in Howard Beach, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Optum Internal Medicine - Howard Beach

16450 Crossbay Blvd Fl 2 Howard Beach, NY 11414
Telehealth available

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Dr. Lecher's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lecher

3.4
20 ratings, 8 with a written review
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I have been with Dr. Lecher for 6yrs absolutely love him. He is kind thoughtful and compassionate and a great dr. Thanks Dr. Lecher.
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What could be improved
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Mindy Lubliner – Dec 23, 2022
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I have been going to Dr Lecher for the past 3 years. I am totally satisfied with his professionalism and caring. He takes the time to really get to know you as a person and not just a client. I highly recommend Dr. Lecher . His staff his friendly and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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CATHERINE BURNS – Sep 15, 2020
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Dr. THOMAS Lecher was very polite, professional, knowledgeable with great results. However, The associate who withdrew the blood is inexperience, she kept pressing down on the large needle while inside my left arm. My left arm was hurting. I couldn’t use my left arm, because it was swollen. She said, she used a “large needle” to draw the blood and that’s why it was so quick. My left arm was hurting for (3) weeks, which isn’t normal. I recommend you let her know to use a small needle and not to touch the needle while it’s inside your arm! I was very up and called the doctor. This should not happen to a patient. He should have an employee with experience or send them for training. He suggested to put a warm compress on my arm. It took (3) weeks for my left arm to heal. I’ve had many blood work taken and never experienced this kind of pain!
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May 22, 2019
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Very nice person, could be more personable. My first time there you would think he would take more time to ask more questions about myself and health.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 22, 2019
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I have been a patient of Dr Lechers for over 10 years. He provides excellent care. I have no complaints at all with his service or the service provided by his office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Marion in Howard Beach, NY – Jan 08, 2019
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By including an Echocardiogram as part of my routine physical Dr Lecher found that I had Aortic Valve Stenosis which requires surgery.. thank you Dr Lecher..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Richard Love in Howard Beach, NY – Mar 31, 2017
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Dosnt follow through with patients no bedside manor not professional shouldnt be a doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 others found this helpful
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fran in Massapequa Park, NY – Aug 12, 2016
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25 years visiting Dr. Lecher I would definitely recommend to family and friends.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Manny O in Little Neck, NY – Apr 08, 2016
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Dr. Thomas Lecher, MD is an internist in Howard Beach, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1980
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Optum Internal Medicine - Howard Beach

Optum Internal Medicine - Howard Beach16450 Crossbay Blvd Fl 2 Howard Beach, NY 11414
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St
    Brooklyn, NY 11215
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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