About Leo Ginns, MD

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Locations

Mass General Pulmonary & Critical Care
55 Fruit St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-1721

Medical Education

  • MD, University of Vermont Medical Center (UVM)*
  • Residency, Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • Residency, Washington University
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

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Research

After completing his clinical training in internal medicine at Barnes Hospital, Dr. Ginns spent two years as a Fellow of the American Cancer Society in the laboratory of Dr. Herman Eisen at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research and training in basic immunology led him to begin a research path in the nascent field of pulmonary immunology at MGH, where he completed his clinical fellowship training in pulmonary medicine. His focus became the study of T-cell subsets in three broad areas: smoking, lung cancer and interstitial lung disease. His research was the first to employ the use of monoclonal antibodies and automated flow cytometry in the analysis of T-cell subsets in both peripheral blood and in bronchoalveolar lavage in patients with these conditions. Dr. Ginns also studied Natural Killer cell activity in such patients. This work enhanced his exposure to patients with advanced lung disease, having few realistic treatment options. The need to offer suitable therapeutic alternatives led him, consequently, to initiate, in conjunction with thoracic surgery, a program at MGH for lung transplantation. Currently, his focus is clinical research while he directs the MGH Center for Advanced Lung Disease.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.9out of 5(88 Ratings, 44 Comments)

January 2025

Excellent doctor


January 2025

superb


January 2025

Very empathetic and knowledgeable provider.


January 2025

I have seen Dr. Ginns for many years. His knowledge and attentive attitude are outstanding.He inspires confidence.


January 2025

Yeah, hi. I think Dr. Ginns is a very talented individual. He's very old school. He listens, he looks at you when he talks to you. He's not busy entering things into a computer and he can repeat back to you almost everything that you've told him per veto. It really seems like he's concerned about your well-being.


January 2025

Dr. Ginns was very professional and listened intently about my concerns.


January 2025

Dr Ginns is wonderful. He listens carefully and explains everything in a clear and concise manner.


December 2024

Dr Ginns is excellent probably one of the best pulmonologist st MGH .


November 2024

Dr Ginns has done an exceptional job with me leading me through my various breathing issues. I have utmost trust with Dr Ginns.


November 2024

Very professional and knowledgeable

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