Summary

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 both her residency and fellowship training at UCSF. With 15 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, Dr. Santhosh brings extensive expertise to her practice. She provides care in English for her patients.

Dr. Santhosh practices at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights and sees patients at the Lung Health Center in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating serious breathing problems including respiratory failure and chronic lung diseases. Her expertise includes managing COPD in patients with multiple health conditions. Dr. Santhosh performs specialized procedures such as pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung health and chest fluoroscopy for diagnostic imaging.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 15 years of experience
  • 42 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UCSF
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Lung Health Center at Parnassus

400 Parnassus AveSan Francisco, CA 94143

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Francisco , CAStanford , CAAtherton , CAStanford , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh

  • AARP
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Integra
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UCSF2018

Residency

UCSF2015
UCSF2012

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh's office located?
Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh's office is located at 400 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
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What languages does Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh speak?
Dr. Lekshmi Santhosh speaks English.
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