Dr. Lianne Gensler
Overview
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.
Dr. Gensler is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Vasculitis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 160 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Gensler has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lianne Gensler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lianne Gensler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lianne Gensler by calling their office at 415-353-2497. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lianne Gensler a top-rated expert for Ankylosing Spondylitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lianne Gensler is classified as an Elite expert for Ankylosing Spondylitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Lianne Gensler specialize in?
While Dr. Lianne Gensler is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), and Arthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Lianne Gensler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lianne Gensler has published 160 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis. You can view a list of Dr. Lianne Gensler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lianne Gensler accept my insurance?
Dr. Lianne Gensler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2497 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Gensler isElite. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- ArthritisDr. Gensler isElite. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)
- Distinguished
- NeuroretinitisDr. Gensler isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA)
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Gensler isDistinguished. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Lung DiseaseDr. Gensler isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Lung Disease.
- Rheumatoid PneumoconiosisDr. Gensler isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis.
- Rheumatoid VasculitisDr. Gensler isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Vasculitis.
- Advanced
- PsoriasisDr. Gensler isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriasis.
- Experienced
- AlkaptonuriaDr. Gensler isExperienced. Learn about Alkaptonuria.
- Fractured SpineDr. Gensler isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Gensler isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- GoutDr. Gensler isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Gensler isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Gensler isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.