Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau, MD, New York, NY

About Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau

***PLEASE READ PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT BEFORE BOOKING APPOINTMENT*** PLEASE NOTE: this provider only sees patients 19+ years old. Dr. Klaus Lessnau is an experienced and highly regarded Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine doctor who joined the 14 Street Medical Arts team to serve the Lower East Side community in NYC. He graduated from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg Medizinische Fakultät and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Cabrini Medical Center. He pursued fellowships in Critical Care Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center, and in Nephrology at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Lessnau is quintuple Board Certified in Pulmonology, Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine, with over 30 years of experience. He worked 15 years in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Lessnau has been named “Super Doctor” by New York Magazine and “Best Doctor” by Castle Connolly since 2014. He currently serves as an Attending Physician at Lenox Hill Hospital. Your upcoming encounter at 14 Street Medical Arts will consist of two visits: - Initial evaluation is usually done by Dr. Lessnau’s Licensed Staff Physicians. During this visit, routine office procedures and diagnostic tests such as spirometry, pulmonary function testing (PFT), X-ray, sleep study for insomnia, and sleep study for apnea will be conducted to gather diagnostics for a proper treatment plan. Dr. Lessnau’s office allows most diagnostics to be completed on-site during the first visit, with results normally ready within a week. If needed, Dr. Lessnau will perform a “STAT” / “Wet” (immediate) reading. - Pulmonology Consultation is performed by Dr. Lessnau, who will evaluate all diagnostics and data to create your treatment plan. Based on his extensive experience and education, Dr.. Based on his extensive experience and education, Dr.

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Asthma

Emphysema (COPD)

Asthma

Emphysema (COPD)

Office locations

14 Street Medical P.C. (1 of 4)

912 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025

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14 Street Medical P.C. (2 of 4)

110 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

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14 Street Medical P.C. (3 of 4)

332 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003

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14 Street Medical P.C. (4 of 4)

500 E 14th St, New York, NY 10009

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Education and background

Practice names

14 Street Medical P.C.

Hospital affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Friedrich-Alexander-Universitat Erlangen-Nurnberg Medizinische Fakultat
Cabrini Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center, Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Fellowship in Nephrology
Cabrini Medical Center, Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

English
Spanish
German
Italian

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1083684708

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Which hospital is Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau affiliated with?

Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau work with?

Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau works with 14 Street Medical P.C..

Where is Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau's office located?

Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau has 4 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Dr. Lessnau's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau have?

Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Pulmonary Disease (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau?

Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau frequently sees patients for High Blood Pressure / Hypertension, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Pulmonology Consultation, Sinus Problems / Sinusitis, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Klaus-Dieter Lessnau on their profile.