Summary

Dr. David Claman is a pulmonologist who earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and completed his residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 39 years of experience in pulmonary medicine, he has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the lungs and breathing. Dr. Claman speaks Spanish and Chinese, allowing him to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Claman practices at University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion and sees patients at locations in San Francisco, California. He specializes in treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, including obstructive sleep apnea. His clinical expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung capacity and sleep studies to diagnose breathing disorders during sleep. Patients rate Dr. Claman 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 39 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 13 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. David M. Claman has 2 locations

Pulmonary Practice at Mount Zion

2330 Post St Ste 420San Francisco, CA 94115

UCSF Pulmonary Practice at Parnassus

400 Parnassus Ave # 5San Francisco, CA 94143

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Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David M. Claman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Easy Choice Health Plan
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan
  • Golden State Medicare Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Humana
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Integra
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • On Lok Lifeways
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. David M. Claman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David M. Claman has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Asthma
  • Insomnia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolGraduated in 1987

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