Avni Y. Joshi

Dr. Avni Y. Joshi is a Clinical Professor at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, specializing in Pediatric Allergic Diseases and Immunodeficiency Disorders. She serves as Chair of the Immunodeficiency Clinic, Physician Champion for the Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic, and Physician Advisor for the Bone Marrow Transplantation Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Her research focuses on Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders, vaccine responses in immunocompromised patients, secondary immunodeficiency disorders, and bone marrow transplantation. Dr. Joshi has made significant contributions to understanding immune responses to COVID-19 vaccination in patients with inborn errors of immunity and the immune dysregulation seen in post-COVID syndrome.

Dr. Joshi's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on clinical immunology, with particular attention to vaccine responses in immunocompromised populations, diagnostic criteria for severe immunodeficiency disorders, and management strategies for patients with complex immune disorders. Her work often bridges pediatric and adult immunology, with implications for both patient care and clinical guidelines.

• 2023 Speaker of the Quarter for noon conference on vaccines for special populations
• 2022 Top Doctors Minnesota Monthly Magazine
• 2022 Pediatric Investigator of the Year
• 2019-2022 multiple Top Doctor recognitions
• 2019 Teacher of the Year Award from Mayo Fellows Association

Dr. Joshi actively mentors fellows through her role as Education Lead of the Allergy Fellow Committee and serves on numerous institutional committees related to vaccines, immunology, and women's health. Her clinical expertise spans both pediatric and adult patients with complex immune disorders, and she frequently collaborates with specialists across multiple disciplines to provide comprehensive care for patients with rare immunodeficiency conditions.