Dr. Leena Joshi is a board-certified nephrologist dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered kidney care. With over 16 years of clinical experience, she works with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique kidney health needs.
Her Approach to Kidney Care
Dr. Joshi’s approach is preventive and collaborative. She listens carefully, ensuring her patients understand every facet of their condition, from blood pressure control to their options for dialysis and transplantation. Her goal is simple: patient comfort and the best long-term outcome possible.
Why Nephrology?
Dr. Joshi chose nephrology because it offers a unique blend of complex pathophysiology and the opportunity for long-term patient relationships. She enjoys the challenge of slowing disease progression and focusing on both prevention and treatment to give patients the best possible quality of life, whether that involves conservative management, dialysis, or transplant care.
Education and Training
- Board Certifications: Internal Medicine and Nephrology
- Nephrology Fellowship: University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Internal Medicine Residency: Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL (3 years)
- Medical Degree: BJ Medical College, Pune, India
Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi
Hospital Affiliations
- Sutter Health Mills Peninsula Medical Center, Burlingame
- Seton Medical Center, Daly City
- Satellite Health Care Dialysis Centers throughout the Bay Area
Patient Outcomes
Dr. Joshi is most proud of outcomes that extend the lifespan of a patient’s natural kidney function and successfully transition patients to a high quality of life with home therapies. This means aggressively managing complex conditions like refractory hypertension and diabetic nephropathy to significantly delay or prevent the need for dialysis for many years. It’s rewarding to see patients gain control and independence by successfully mastering dialysis options, which allows them to maintain their lifestyle and quality of life.
What Patients Experience
- Dr. Joshi wants patients to feel heard, informed, and truly empowered after every interaction.
- You should feel like a partner, knowing she has listened carefully to your concerns and lifestyle.
- You should leave with a clear understanding of your lab results and the rationale behind your personalized treatment plan, whether it involves managing high blood pressure or planning for dialysis options.
- Most importantly, you should feel less overwhelmed and more confident in your ability to actively manage your kidney health and maintain a high quality of life.
Contact Dr. Joshi
(650) 355-5551
Office Location
Burlingame Office
- 1750 El Camino Real, Suite 15 Burlingame CA 94010
- Phone: (650) 355-5551 Fax: (650) 263-7267
- Hours: Monday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Affiliated with Sutter Health Mills Peninsula Medical Center
- Easily accessible from Foster City, San Mateo, San Carlos, Redwood City, Millbrae, and Belmont
Daly City Office
- 1800 Sullivan Ave, Suite 507 Daly City CA 94015
- Phone: (650) 355-5551 Fax: (650) 263-7267
- Hours: Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Affiliated with Seton Medical Center
- Serves patients from Daly City, South San Francisco, and Pacifica
To Schedule Your Appointment, Call (650) 355-5551