Last reviewed by Dr. Leena Joshi, MD, August 2026
If you live in San Francisco and need to see a kidney specialist, you have more options than you may think. Dr. Leena Joshi, MD is a board-certified nephrologist with new patient appointments typically available within days at her Daly City and Burlingame offices. Many nephrology practices in the Bay Area are booked two to three months in advance. You do not have to wait that long.
Closer Than You Think
Our Daly City office sits just over the San Francisco border. From South San Francisco, Excelsior, Ingleside, the Sunset, Bayview, and many other San Francisco neighborhoods, the drive often takes 10 to 20 minutes. For many patients, that is about the same time it takes to cross the city in traffic.
Daly City Office
- 1800 Sullivan Ave, Suite 507, Daly City, CA 94015
- Minutes from the San Francisco border. A short ride from Daly City BART.
- Hours: Wednesday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Burlingame Office
- 1750 El Camino Real, Suite 301, Burlingame, CA 94010
- About 25 to 35 minutes from most San Francisco neighborhoods by car, and reachable by Caltrain.
- Hours: Monday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Why Patients Choose Dr. Joshi
- Appointments within days: New patients are typically seen within days, not months
- Board-certified experience: 16+ years in internal medicine and nephrology, trained at the University of Chicago
- Hospital affiliations: Sutter Health Mills Peninsula Medical Center (Burlingame) and Seton Medical Center (Daly City)
- Languages: English, Hindi, and Marathi spoken
Conditions We Treat
Chronic kidney disease, diabetic kidney disease, hypertension, kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, lupus nephritis, proteinuria, electrolyte disorders, and dialysis planning and management.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Dr. Joshi typically has new patient openings within days at both her Daly City and Burlingame offices. Many Bay Area nephrology practices are booked two to three months out. If you have been told you need to wait months, you have another option. Call (650) 355-5551.
Do you see patients from San Francisco?
Yes. Many of our patients come from San Francisco. The Daly City office is just over the city border, often a 10 to 20 minute drive from southern and western San Francisco neighborhoods.
How do I get to your offices from San Francisco?
By car: Take I-280 South or Highway 1 to Daly City, or US-101 South to Burlingame. By transit: BART to Daly City for the Sullivan Ave office, or Caltrain to Burlingame for the El Camino Real office.
Do I need a referral?
Yes. A referral is always required to see a nephrologist. Ask your primary care doctor to send a referral to our office. Once we receive it, we can typically schedule your appointment within days. Call (650) 355-5551 and we can help coordinate with your doctor’s office.
What insurance do you accept?
We accept most major insurances, including HMO, PPO, Medicare, and Medicaid (Medi-Cal).
Call (650) 355-5551 to schedule. New patient appointments are typically available within days at both offices.