Leonardo V Riella, MD, PhD
Not currently accepting new patients
4.876364 average rating from 55 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Leonardo V. Riella is the Harold and Ellen Danser Endowed Chair in Transplantation and Associate Professor of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School. He is the medical director of kidney transplantation, associate director of the Legorreta Center for Transplantation Tolerance, and a senior investigator at the Center of Transplantation Sciences. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), and his nephrology and transplantation fellowship through the combined BWH and Mass General program.
Dr. Riella's research focuses on improving the longevity of transplanted organs. His goal is to develop better methods for detecting organ rejection and pioneering innovative treatments that teach the immune system to accept the transplanted organ. Unlike traditional approaches that suppress the entire immune system, Dr. Riella's unique methods enhance the regulatory arm of the immune system, promoting a healthier balance and reducing the toxicity of immunosuppressive medications. With his expertise, he effectively manages challenging cases such as antibody-mediated rejection and the recurrence of glomerular disease. Dr. Riella's dedication to advancing patient care ensures improved outcomes for those undergoing kidney transplantation.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Transplant Nephrology, 2010
- Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Nephrology/Transplantation, 2009
- Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2007
- Internship: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2005
- Medical Education: Federal University of Parana, 2004
Board Certifications
- Nephrology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- French
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.876364 average rating from 55 reviews
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Thankful for having the BEST TEAM !!
2026-07-29
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He always has a positive outlook, pleasure to speak with, and I leave having my answers explained the way I want them.
2026-07-16
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The doctor was very thorough
2026-07-01
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Dr. Riella is great and I am lucky to have him as my transplant physician.
2026-06-23
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very caring!
2026-05-11
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Everyone there is knowledgeable about my medical condition and extremely helpful.
2026-04-05
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Dr Riella is an excellent physician. He responds to my questions whether in person or by patient gateway.
2026-03-23
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Provider is very professional
2026-03-09
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Everyone is courteous and very empathetic.
2026-01-31
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He's a very good doctor, I have no complaints about him.
2026-01-21
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Excellent, Dr. Riella, excellent doctor.
2026-01-22
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all of my care givers were wonderful
2025-12-24
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Dr Riella always listens to my concerns and I never feel rushed. They were also able to get me in early this time which was helpful. The phlebotomy nurse was very good. Very Satisfied
2025-12-11
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Dr. Riella is indeed a great doctor. He is kind, he's thoughtful, and he's thorough. I would recommend him to anyone I know.
2025-11-13
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Very satisfying.
2025-11-12
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The team does a wonderful job keeping me alive and functioning. I am so grateful.
2025-11-10
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Love the team . [redacted] Dr. R is a wealth of information and so glad to have him. He answers my questions.
2025-10-13
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I am so grateful to have Dr. Riella for my kidney transplant nephrologist! He is so knowledgeable and kind!
2025-09-18
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Wellpoint
- Railroad Medicare
- United Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Medicaid NH
- Cigna
- Beech Street
- Aetna
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Senior Whole Health
- Multiplan
- Coventry
- WellSense
- Tufts Health Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Medicaid ME
- Medicare
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicaid VT
- Humana
- MassHealth
- TriCare
- Medicaid RI
- Fallon Health
- Maine Community Health Options
- Medicaid CT