Lekshmi Santhosh, MD

Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh is a pulmonologist who specializes in treating diseases and conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency at UCSF in 2015, followed by a fellowship at UCSF in 2018. With 15 years of clinical experience, Dr. Santhosh brings extensive knowledge to the care of patients with complex lung conditions. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Santhosh practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco, California. Her expertise includes treating patients with respiratory failure and chronic lung disease. She utilizes therapeutic approaches that may include physical therapy and occupational therapy as part of comprehensive patient care. Her focus encompasses both adult and pediatric respiratory conditions, allowing her to provide specialized treatment across different age groups.