About Josephine Li, MD

Dr. Li is an endocrinologist in the Diabetes Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She received her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. She completed a residency in internal medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and her endocrinology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Li specializes in treating endocrine disorders with a focus on diabetes. She conducts research on how treatment response to medications for type 2 diabetes differs by genetics, with the goal of improving care for patients and advancing precision medicine.  

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Locations

Mass General Endocrinology: Diabetes Clinical Center
50 Staniford St.
Suite 340
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-8722

Medical Education

  • MD, Duke University School of Medicine
  • Residency, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital

American Board Certifications

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.

Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(43 Ratings, 14 Comments)

June 2025

As a retired physician, I can say that she embodies all the best aspects of a great physician.


April 2025

She's terrific


April 2025

We trust Dr. Josephine Li and her ability to guide us in our car


April 2025

Dr. Li seemed very knowledgeable. I felt it was difficult for me after having a physician there for almost 40 years. [redacted] I felt like there was a lot of computer calculations and, review and I felt that that got lost in what her plan for me was and not really hearing what I had to say until the end. [redacted] Being a professional person ... Read More


March 2025

She was very attentive and very concerned and showed genuine patient care concern and my medications and what is working and what is not working. She listened attentively. Thank you.


November 2024

Dr. Li is very caring.


October 2024

Very thorough


October 2024

Dr. Li is very pleasant and professional.


October 2024

Dr. Li is such an excellent doctor and we're glad my wife has her. Dr. Li is so personable and caring and very good at everything she does. We feel [redacted] is in very good hands with Dr. Li as her diabetes doctor.


October 2024

Very knowledgeable and helpful, good listener answered all my questions

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