


Dr. Leonardo Riella, MD
Dr. Leonardo Riella, MD is a nephrologist in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from JIN SHIN DO FOUNDATION in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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55 Fruit St Boston, MA 02114Make an Appointment
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Dr. Riella is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, a highly rated hospital.
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Dr. Leonardo Riella, MD is a nephrologist in Boston, MA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from JIN SHIN DO FOUNDATION in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Massachusetts General Hospital...read moreNephrology
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Jin Shin Do Foundation
Medical School, 2004
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- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
86%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family21% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 31
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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