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Rachel Kerford Lescher, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Anchorage, AK

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Pediatric Endocrinology Anchorage, AK

Pediatric Endocrinologist, Alaska Native Medical Center

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  • Office

    4320 Diplomacy Dr
    Ste 2300
    Anchorage, AK 99508
    Phone+1 907-729-1000
    Fax+1 907-729-5244

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2008 - 2011
  • University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County
    University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineClass of 2005
  • University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of MedicineBA, International Studies, Magna Cum Laude, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2015 - 2015
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award
  • Residents and Fellows Diversity Initiative
  • Julio Santiago Memorial Fellowship Award
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Rickets and vitamin D deficiency in Alaska Native children  
    Singleton R, Lescher R, Gessner BD, Benson M, Bulkow L, Rosenfeld J, Thomas T, Holman RC, Haberling D, Bruce M, Bartholomew M, Tiesinga J, J Pediatr Endocrinolo Metab, 1/1/2015
  • Decreased response to inhaled steroids in overweight and obese asthmatic children  
    Forno E, Lescher R, Strunk R, Weiss S, Fuhlbrigge A, Celedon JC, J All Clin Immunol, 1/1/2011
  • novel point mutation in the helix 10 of the human glucocorticoid receptor causes generalized glucocorticoid resistance by disrupting the structure of the ligand bindin...  
    Nader N, Bachrach BE, Hurt DE, Grajula S, Pittman A, Lescher R, Kino T, J Clin Endocrinol Metabol, 1/1/2010

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • "Care Across Alaska: Telemedicine in the Alaska Native Health System." 
    Seattle, WA - 1/21/2016
  • "Rural Medicine." 
    Seattle, WA - 1/18/2016
  • "Transgender Health in Children and Adolescents." 
    Anchorage, AK - 1/5/2016
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