Dr. Leslie Ellen Kahl, MD

Dr. Leslie Kahl specializes in internal medicine with advanced training in rheumatology, focusing on complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions affecting the joints and connective tissues. She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed her residency at Strong Memorial Hospital. With 48 years of clinical experience, Dr. Kahl brings extensive expertise to patient care. She is fluent in Spanish, French, German, and English.

Dr. Kahl practices at Oregon Health and Science University Hospital in Portland, Oregon, and maintains affiliations with Portland VA Medical Center. She treats patients with ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis, conditions that cause inflammation in the spine and joints. Her expertise also includes managing rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder affecting multiple joints throughout the body. Dr. Kahl coordinates comprehensive care that may include physical therapy and uses diagnostic tools such as complete blood counts …and alkaline phosphatase testing to monitor treatment progress. Patients rate her care at an average of 5.0.