Leah Witt

MD

Geriatrician and pulmonologist
Yogi and podcast lover

Dr. Leah Witt is a geriatrician – a specialist in health concerns related to aging – who provides care for geriatric patients in both the clinic and hospital, including advance care planning. She is also a pulmonologist, a specialist in lung disorders. She cares for patients with interstitial lung disease, a condition that causes scarring of lung tissue, as well as other conditions affecting lung function.

Witt earned her medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed a residency in internal medicine as well as clinical and research fellowships in pulmonary medicine at the University of Chicago, where she studied interstitial lung disease. She then completed a fellowship in geriatrics at UCSF. She is a member of the American Thoracic Society and American Geriatrics Society.

In her free time, Witt enjoys running, urban hiking, yoga and baking. She is also a podcast fan, producing her own episodes and co-hosting a series on women in medicine for "The Curbsiders," a podcast that focuses on internal medicine.

  • Education

    University of Minnesota School of Medicine, 2011

  • Residencies

    University of Chicago, Internal Medicine, 2014

  • Fellowships

    University of Chicago, Pulmonary Medicine, 2017

    UCSF, Geriatrics, 2018

  • Board Certifications

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Associate Professor

I'm passionate about developing relationships with patients and working collaboratively to identify ways to optimize their quality of life.

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    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    78 Ratings
    About our process
    Dec 14, 2024
    Dr. Witt-Gaspar is always ready to answer all my questions. She is also up to date on my condition. She is always ready to help in any way she can.
    Dec 13, 2024
    Dr. Witt was excellent. Thank you!
    Oct 31, 2024
    Dr. Witt is a great listener. She explains things well. She is friendly.
    Oct 27, 2024
    She has a kindness about her that mitigates concerns I have.
    Oct 21, 2024
    Excellent visit. Provider is familiar with my case. Offered recommendations on at home activities, exercise , weight control to improve diabetes outcomes. She was encouraging!
    Oct 21, 2024
    Courteous and concerned
    Sep 21, 2024
    Dr. Witt is phenomenal, compassionate, knowledgeable, approachable and attends comprehensively to my medical needs.
    Jun 08, 2024
    I cannot imagine a better provider than Dr. Witt. She's very caring, very present, deeply knowledgeable, and has researched all the background of my case.
    Apr 06, 2024
    Excellent doctor/patient visit
    Apr 04, 2024
    The doctor was very attentive. I was nervous but her professionalism and caring nature helped alleviate any anxiety that I had.
    Mar 28, 2024
    My dr was incredibly efficient
    Mar 06, 2024
    Always a great experience
    Dec 24, 2023
    She was great Dr Leah Witt
    Dec 19, 2023
    Attention.good
    Nov 18, 2023
    Dr Witt was well prepared, friendly, kind, and authoritative.
    Nov 16, 2023
    Dr. Witt is kind, engaged, compassionate, and an excellent doctor and communicator. I am so fortunate to be under her umbrella of care, thank you!
    Oct 05, 2023
    Very impressed with Dr Witt
    Sep 27, 2023
    She was very patient and made me feel I was the only patient there. She mentioned additional help that insurance may cover and is checking for me. Very satisfied
    Aug 18, 2023
    She is knowledgeable, aware of my health status, personable and inclusive. She is great to work with.
    Jul 06, 2023
    Dr Witt is an excellent care provider.
    May 19, 2023
    I am not able to use the portal!
    May 12, 2023
    This doctor is one of the best.
    Apr 27, 2023
    Dr. Witt is an excellent physician who listens well to the patient and involves the patient in care decisions.
    Apr 24, 2023
    Excellent

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