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David M. Claman, MD

Sleep Medicine • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseDirector, Sleep Disorders Center
Sleep Disorders Mount Zion
415-885-7886
Portrait of David M. Claman
Portrait of David M. Claman
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David M. Claman, MD

Sleep Medicine • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseDirector, Sleep Disorders Center
Sleep Disorders Mount Zion
415-885-7886

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About me

Dr. David M. Claman is director of the UCSF Sleep Disorders Center. He has a particular interest in treating patients with asthma and tuberculosis using noninvasive ventilation therapy to assist breathing.

Claman earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. After completing a residency in internal medicine, he completed a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCSF, followed by a fellowship in sleep medicine at Stanford.

Claman has published extensively on his research, which focuses on sleep apnea and noninvasive therapy for breathing difficulties.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Med/Sleep Medicine

Fellowship

  • Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, UCSF Graduate Medical Education

Degree

  • MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

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    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    273 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 18, 2025

      Great Dr.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 5, 2025

      Dr. Claman was excellent!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 24, 2025

      Excellent!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 19, 2025

      Informed staff

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 16, 2025

      Exellent all the way around

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      November 7, 2025

      Dr. Clamans bedside manner is EXCELLENT.

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