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David M. Claman
4.9 out of 5 (242)
David M. Claman

David M. Claman, MD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Director, Sleep Disorders Center

Pulmonary Practice at Mount Zion
2330 Post St., Suite 420,
San Francisco, CA 94115
+1 more location
(415) 885-7886
4.9 out of 5 (242)
Virtual visits available
4.9 out of 5 (242)
Virtual visits available
Pulmonary Practice at Mount Zion
2330 Post St., Suite 420,
San Francisco, CA 94115
+1 more location
(415) 885-7886

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.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, 2009

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, 1994

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1989

  • Education

    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas Southwestern Medical School, 1987

  • Languages

    English

I have been with UCSF since 1994, and strive to incorporate my experience and knowledge into care that benefits every patient.

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Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.9

    Overall Experience
    242 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 27, 2025
    Dr Claman is a very personable and listened well and answered any questions I had
    Mar 21, 2025
    Dr. Claman is excellent
    Mar 15, 2025
    Dr, Claman was extremely professional and very detailed in his approach. Most appreciated!
    Mar 11, 2025
    Dr Claman has always been a most attentive and thorough doctor for the many years I have seen him regarding my sleep apnea. He is truly the most attentive and considerate doctor among the many I have had to see over the years. Cannot recommend him highly enough.
    Feb 27, 2025
    Dr. Claman was thorough, thoughtful and very professional.
    Feb 11, 2025
    The wait time to get an appointment was so long, I sort of forgot why I wanted to see the specialist. I deeply appreciate that he was well prepared, having reviewed in detail what we talked about on the previous appointment years ago. I would have felt better had he addressed my new concerns in more detail.
    Feb 10, 2025
    It was the most thorough visit to a doctor I've ever had. He was very patient, explained everything to me, showed me options, thoroughly questioned me, gave me next steps and was friendly, courteous and polite. He was wonderful!
    Jan 26, 2025
    Dr. David Claman is an absolutely excellent and caring doctor.
    Dec 06, 2024
    Excellent visit- never felt rushed, Dr. Claman had exemplary bedside manners and shared his expert opinion clearly.
    Dec 03, 2024
    Dr Claman is great! He thinks out loud about his medical opinions, which I so appreciate. And he makes sure I understand it and agree to it.
    Nov 21, 2024
    Outstanding. Compassionate, kind, clear.
    Oct 31, 2024
    Dr Claman was kind, informed and excellent all around
    Oct 21, 2024
    The doctor was very pleasant and easy to talk to
    Oct 08, 2024
    Dr. Claman is excellent. He's a good listener, explained the options well, and never seemed in a rush.
    Oct 03, 2024
    Dr Claman was a professional, knowledgeable, friendly, well communicated Doctor. I appreciated my time with him, his level of expertise, and our resulting action plan
    Sep 24, 2024
    Dr Claman exhibits real care and concern on my health. Gave simple , clear description on medical topics
    Sep 22, 2024
    Brilliant service and very clear and knowledgeable advice which really helped reinforce with my current health regime thank you.
    Sep 06, 2024
    Wonderful doctor. Very detailed and spoke to me with such compassion. This was a great experience
    Aug 27, 2024
    Dr. CLAMAN is an excellent if not exceptional doctor. I trust him completely.
    Aug 24, 2024
    Very friendly and was patient and supportive as I tried to email him a document in the moment...while on the call.
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr. Claman Is the most caring of all my doctors. Actually Interested In my overall health. Very refreshing.
    Aug 17, 2024
    Dr Claman was excellent
    Aug 16, 2024
    My wife anf I felt extremely good about our interaction with my Doctor. What a wonderful bedside manner, respectful, intelligent, caring and friendly.
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr. Claman David is best care provider.
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr. Claman is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
    Aug 01, 2024
    Dr. Claman is an outstanding provider.
    Jul 30, 2024
    Dr. Clayman and his resident were great
    Jun 20, 2024
    It was a pleasure to talk with a friendly and well infomed person
    May 14, 2024
    Dr. Claman was brilliant!
    Apr 10, 2024
    Dr Claman is always courteous, friendly and professional. He's well informed of my case before each visit. He's very easy to converse with and very patient with me. I'm blessed to have him for my sleep apnea needs.
    Apr 07, 2024
    Dr. Clamans is outstanding!!
    Mar 12, 2024
    Dr. Claman is excellent.
    Mar 10, 2024
    Dr Claman listens and is a helpful problem solver.
    Mar 09, 2024
    The doctor is caring and supportive
    Mar 09, 2024
    All were excellent.
    Jan 09, 2024
    One of best doctors I've had the pleasure of working with. Outstanding !
    Jan 09, 2024
    Dr. Claman is an unparalleled asset to your institution
    Dec 21, 2023
    Dr. Claman is wonderful. I wish he could be cloned!
    Dec 21, 2023
    Dr Clayman really listened to my CPAP ( new one & having fast water evaporation issues etc etc) His suggestion and change to air flow really helped. Now I get better sleep & don't have to readjust within 7 hours or less of sleep.
    Dec 03, 2023
    Dr. Claman is wonderful! Listens well, thorough, thoughtful and insightful.
    Dec 01, 2023
    Dr. Claman is a very kind, compassionate, caring physician. He is fully aware of my neurological and physical issues regarding my sleep apnea and tailors my treatment accordingly.
    Nov 05, 2023
    Great doctor, however none of the two CBT- clinics worked out. One CBT -I clinic zero openings for 1 year, the other cash only , does not accept Medicare or any insurance.
    Nov 03, 2023
    Very happy with everything
    Oct 29, 2023
    Excellent
    Oct 17, 2023
    Dr. Claman is an exceptional physician. I know I'm in the best of care. He was thorough with my doctor appt and truly cares about his patients.
    Sep 02, 2023
    This was the initial consultation with Dr. Claman and I am very happy with his expertise as my sleep specialist.
    Aug 15, 2023
    Dr. Claman David is the best care taker.
    Aug 15, 2023
    Simply put, Dr Claman is the BEST!
    Jul 28, 2023
    Love Dr. D. Claman!!
    Jul 25, 2023
    Dr Claman was very focused, knowledgeable, related , friendly and skilled in helping me.
    Jul 23, 2023
    Dr.Claman has impeccable bed side manner exhibiting both brilliance in his field of medicine and an amazing amount of empathy for his patients and their concerns.
    Jul 21, 2023
    I really like Dr.Clamens.
    Jul 21, 2023
    Excellent Doctor with lots of empathy and professionalism. He explains everything very clearly includes the patient in his plans about treatment.
    Jul 18, 2023
    Excellent
    Jun 30, 2023
    All around excellent.
    Jun 16, 2023
    Dr. Claman is caring, sensitive, and kind.
    Jun 08, 2023
    Excellent physician, great listener and superb bedside manners!
    Jun 02, 2023
    Excellent and caring provider. Explained all results with charts of data, very easy to understand why treatment was absolutely necessary.
    Jun 02, 2023
    Helpful and informative

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