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Lianne Gensler
5.0 out of 5 (80)
Lianne Gensler

Lianne Gensler, MD

Rheumatology

Director, Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic

Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2497
5.0 out of 5 (80)
Virtual visits available
5.0 out of 5 (80)
Virtual visits available
Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic
400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1,
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 353-2497

Dr. Lianne Gensler is a rheumatologist and serves as director of the UCSF Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic, which is dedicated to care for this inflammatory disease.

Gensler's primary research interest is the disease progression of axial spondyloarthritis (a category that includes ankylosing spondylitis). Her research also seeks to identify predictors of osteoporosis development in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Gensler earned her medical degree at the University of California, Irvine. She completed an internal medicine residency, chief residency and rheumatology fellowship at UCSF, and subsequently joined the medical staff in the rheumatology program.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, 2009

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Rheumatology, 2008

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2005

  • Internship

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 2002

  • Degree

    University of California at Irvine, 2001

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    5.0

    Overall Experience
    80 Ratings
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    May 06, 2025
    Dr. Gensler is wonderful.
    Mar 28, 2025
    Dr Gensler combination of knowledge and bedside manner is the best of any doctor I have seen.
    Feb 03, 2025
    Best doctor ever
    Jan 29, 2025
    Dr Gensler is a wonderful caring doctor. She listens and gave excellent explanations. I am extremely grateful for Dr. Gensler advice to seek help for other health issues
    Nov 20, 2024
    Very good
    Nov 18, 2024
    Dr. Gensler is one of your finest physicians at ucsf. Her bedside manner is incomprable to that of others. Im not saying others are bad, most aren't, but Dr. Gensler Is top tier
    Oct 17, 2024
    Dr Gensler is an excellent physician. Listens, answers questions. I'm grateful to be one of her patients.
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr Gensler is always patient and kind, and explains everything. Very personable, and I didn't feel rushed.
    Jul 24, 2024
    Dr gensler is the best doctor I ever seen. She cares, takes her time to explain, and cares about caring people. I wish all doctors were this way.
    Jun 11, 2024
    Dr. Gensler is the consummate professional - affable, extremely competent, and empathetic.
    Jun 10, 2024
    Dr. Gensler is the ultimate professional and represents everything that is good about medicine.
    May 03, 2024
    Excellent and caring provider!
    Mar 08, 2024
    Dr. Gensler is five star
    Dec 13, 2023
    She did an excellent job looking at my results, providing constructive feedback, and suggesting how I can improve my status.
    Dec 13, 2023
    Dr. Gensler is an exceptional physician.
    Dec 05, 2023
    Dr. Gensler is an excellent doctor.
    Nov 07, 2023
    Excellent
    Oct 28, 2023
    The doctor is smart, kind and compassionate!
    Oct 21, 2023
    Dr. Gensler is a competent, caring, and articulate professional with a vast knowledge of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She provides more than exceptional care and support to her patients. Dr. Gensler is a renowned expert who provides world class care that you can only find at a handful of hospitals. Her dedication to her patient's outcomes is evident through her commitment to conduct ongoing studies and publish research. I'm thoroughly impressed with Dr. Gensler and highly recommend her to anyone in need of the best healthcare.

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