Michaela Lessler, MD, a Pulmonologist with Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, Ltd.

Get to know Pulmonologist Dr. Michaela Lessler, who serves patients in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Dr. Lessler is a skilled, fellowship-trained pulmonologist at Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, Ltd., treating patients at the office in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her expertise includes treating pulmonary and sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, COPD and asthma. 

Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, Ltd. is a multi-specialty private practice with offices in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. The board-certified pulmonary/critical care physicians are dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of COPD, asthma, cancer, various pulmonary diseases, sleep disorders, pulmonary hypertension, and other related medical conditions. They provide the highest quality care to patients with lung and infectious diseases at their office locations, acute care settings, and long term acute care settings.

Dr. Lessler believes that the practice of medicine involves much more than science. Experience, compassion, and perseverance are also integral to proper diagnosis and treatment. Also, patient education is vital to achieve the best medical outcome. 

“I love helping people as well as assessing risks and benefits of treatments,” expressed Dr. Lessler.

Dr. Lessler has been in practice since 1999, and her current hospital affiliations include: HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and HonorHealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center.  Previously she was associated with Banner Desert Medical Center, and Chandler Regional Medical Center.

After graduating with her medical degree from the Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania, Dr. Lessler went on to perform her residency at the Scranton-Temple Residency Program, followed by Temple University Pulmonary Fellowship which included pulmonary, critical care medicine, and sleep disorder medicine.

Dr. Lessler is board-certified in pulmonary medicine and sleep disorder medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who strive for superior standards of patient care in a rapidly changing world.

In addition to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Lessler is also a member of the American College of Chest Physicians.  Her favorite professional publication is the Journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Pulmonology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases involving the respiratory tract. A pulmonologist is an internal medicine physician who specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions that affect the lungs, bronchial tubes, and the respiratory system, including the nose, pharynx, and throat.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Lessler enjoys spending time with her family and pets, going to the movies, traveling, relaxing at the beach, going to the spa, sewing, and machine embroidery. Her favorite places to vacation are Hawaii, Italy, and the Caribbean Islands. 

Learn more about Dr. Michaela Lessler:

Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/233197-Michaela-Lessler-Pulmonologist or through Arizona Pulmonary Specialists, Ltd., https://www.azpulm.com/michaela-lessler-md.html 

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