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Dr. Joan Saxton, MD

Dr. Joan Saxton, MD

Nephrology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Joan Saxton, MD is a nephrologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1974. She is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus. She is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 1 review 5 Star Rating (1 review)

Practice

2340 Clay St Fl 6 San Francisco, CA 94115

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(415) 771-1578

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Saxton is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus San Francisco, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Saxton specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Nephrology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Saxton's Reviews

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About Me

biography

Dr. Joan Saxton, MD is a nephrologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1974. She is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus. She is accepting new patients.

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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    Internship Hospital

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

MD Weight MGMT. Inc.2340 Clay St Fl 6 San Francisco, CA 94115
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave
    San Francisco, CA 94109
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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