Houston’s specialists in lung & sleep medicine
Breathe well.Sleep well.Live well.
Shortness of breath, a cough that won’t quit, loud snoring, nights that never leave you rested — you don’t have to keep pushing through it. Our board-certified team finds the cause with advanced diagnostics and builds a treatment plan around you.
- Board-certified pulmonary & sleep specialists
- Medicare & most major insurance accepted
- 14262 Gulf Freeway, Houston
Does this sound familiar?
Some problems show up by day. Others steal the night.
Breathing and sleep are two sides of the same system — and we treat both. If you recognize yourself below, a specialist evaluation can find the cause.
When breathing is a struggle
- Short of breath on stairs or short walks
- Wheezing or tightness in your chest
- A cough that has lasted more than eight weeks
- Bronchitis or chest infections that keep coming back
- Fatigue from working harder just to breathe
When sleep never rests you
- Loud snoring, or waking up gasping for air
- A partner says you stop breathing in your sleep
- Morning headaches or a dry mouth
- Exhausted all day, no matter how long you sleep
- Drifting off while reading, watching TV, or driving
How we help
Specialty care for everything between breath and rest
Because lung problems and sleep problems so often travel together, treating them under one roof means faster answers and a plan that fits the whole picture.
Conditions we treat
From a stubborn cough to complex lung disease
Lungs & breathing
Sleep
Not sure what’s causing your symptoms? That’s exactly what an evaluation is for — request an appointment and we’ll take it from there.
Alex E. Lechin, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.A.S.M.
Founder & Medical Director
Who you’ll see
A physician who has spent his career on breath and rest
The Texas Institute of Chest and Sleep Disorders was founded under the leadership of Dr. Alex Lechin to bring specialized pulmonary, respiratory, and sleep medicine to Houston. You’ll be cared for by a coordinated clinical team that supports you through evaluation, testing, treatment, and long-term follow-up.
- Board-certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians (F.C.C.P.)
- Fellow, American Academy of Sleep Medicine (F.A.A.S.M.)
What happens next
Getting help is simpler than you think
- 1
Reach out
Request an appointment below — it takes about two minutes — or call (281) 481-0091. Our team responds within one business day.
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Get answers
Meet with our specialists for a thorough evaluation. Breathing tests and sleep studies happen through our own diagnostics — no bouncing between facilities.
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Breathe and sleep easier
Leave with a treatment plan built around you, ongoing follow-up, and a team that keeps your primary care physician in the loop.
Medicare and most major insurance plans accepted
Including Medicare Advantage, HMO, and PPO plans. Self-pay patients are welcome — and we’ll help verify your coverage before your visit.
Request an appointment
Tonight could be the last night you just put up with it
Answer three quick questions and tell us how to reach you — our team will call within one business day to schedule your visit. Prefer to talk now? Call (281) 481-0091.
If you are experiencing severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or another medical emergency, call 911 — do not wait for an appointment.
Common questions
Before you visit
Contact
Southeast Houston, right off the Gulf Freeway
Serving patients from Houston, Pasadena, Clear Lake, Webster, Pearland, and the surrounding communities.
Call us
(281) 481-0091Fast response
Appointment requests answered within one business day