Peter A. Lechman, MD

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1069 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Pediatrics

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Newborn Care

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1995
Residency:: Advocate Health Care (Advocate Children's Hospital/Park Ridge) - 1998

Languages Spoken

German
Ukrainian

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.8

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1069 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

48 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

48 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

We really appreciate Dr. Lechman's experience and his advice is always helpful for our son.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Very likable, clear and professional, makes us feel safe and heard

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr Lechman is thorough and kind

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Great patient care.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Thorough patient kind and positive assessment with 12 year old and parent

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January 09, 2026

3.0

Over an hour late for the appointment. And multiple people said that's pretty much standard for how late things run. However, Dr Lechman was great with my baby and keeping him calm during the exam and very knowledgeable.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and caring. We have gone to him for 15 years now

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December 26, 2025

5.0

Always see Dr. Lechman. He is a great doc, attentive, has lots of good advice.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

He takes the time to talk through things, and made me feel like he truly cared about my son.

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December 12, 2025

5.0

So thorough and knowledgeable. Takes the time even during a routine visit to answer questions, provide thoughtful advice and support

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He is good doctor and concerned to his patients

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Excellent first visit To establish care for our four kids after relocating back to the area. Dr. Lechman was thorough and kind and friendly and our well Child visits for two of our four kids went seamlessly. Glad to be a part of Northwestern Medicine.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

We love him!

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Does not over think anything. Pragmatic.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lechman is a very good doctor.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Straight forward and accommodating.

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October 17, 2025

5.0

Asks the right questions, doctor Lechman cares for their well being.

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October 13, 2025

5.0

He's very thorough and trustworthy

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lechman is very knowledgable, and he listens. He is also great with follow ups, and very straightforward, which we appreciate

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lechman is very polite and very thorough. He takes his time to explain things and doesn't rush you. I highly recommend him as a doctor to others. Thank you so much. I am grateful to have found a loving and caring doctor like him.

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October 03, 2025

5.0

He takes his time with is and truly listens.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, an amazing person and doctor.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, an amazing person and doctor.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, an amazing person and doctor.

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, direct, my son was comfortable with him.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Very good physician in every way

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lechman no longer see my older son, but always asked how he doing.

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable and practical! And a good sense of humor.

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August 26, 2025

5.0

Very detailed. Spends time with the child. I have been with him since my baby was born. That is 14 years! Never was wrong! Best advices!!!!

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August 22, 2025

5.0

He's not our primary pediatrician, but we asked for a same day appointment for a rash and he was wonderful! Made me feel heard and eased my concerns for our daughter. He's great!

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August 21, 2025

5.0

Kind, funny, thorough

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Expert care from birth to young adulthood, management of complex cases

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lechman was kind and professional.

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August 02, 2025

5.0

He was very kind, efficient, and competent.

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August 02, 2025

5.0

We love Dr Lechman.

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July 31, 2025

5.0

He is great! Concise and to the point. Always has great advise.

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July 29, 2025

4.0

very friendly conversational and gets to know his patients

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July 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lechman is great! He always seems to ease my first-time-mom anxiety.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

He is very thorough and helpful in addressing any issues.

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June 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Lechman is the best. We have been with him for 13 years. He is really amazing with the kids.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

Seasoned Pediatrician who knows what is 'normal' or 'off' - appreciate his gravitas and wisdom.

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June 15, 2025

4.0

I dont usually recommend medical care to people because it doesnt come up in conversation, but if it did i would recommend this

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June 11, 2025

5.0

he is just amazing at his job!

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June 11, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable pediatrician.

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, reasonable, evidence based practice.

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May 20, 2025

5.0

He has been our trusted pediatrician for 18 years.

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May 11, 2025

5.0

The best!

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May 01, 2025

5.0

He is fantastic with kids of all ages and listens to them.

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Faculty member and/or their immediate family have an ownership or investment interest in the following companies

Errant Gene Therapeutics, LLC

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