Summary

Dr. Richard Sankary is a pulmonologist with over four decades of experience treating respiratory and sleep-related conditions. They earned their medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed their residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 44 years in practice, Dr. Sankary brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders. They are fluent in Spanish and Chinese, enabling them to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Sankary practices at Stanford Hospital in Pinole, California. They specialize in treating sleep apnea conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea and pediatric sleep disorders. Their diagnostic capabilities include chest imaging services such as fluoroscopy and X-rays. Dr. Sankary also provides preventive care through influenza vaccinations for their patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 44 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Chinese
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Richard Sankary

2160 Appian Way Ste 200Pinole, CA 94564
Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Richard Sankary, MDDr. Edda Spiekerkoetter, MDDr. Harmeet Bedi, MDDr. Ryan Van Wert, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
44 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English
Pinole , CAStanford , CAStanford , CAEmeryville , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg Medizinische Fakultaet Med School: Government Medical College Patiala Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO FACULTY OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Sankary

  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Sankary has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Sankary has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsf Medical Center

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1982

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Dr. Richard Sankary speaks Spanish and Chinese.
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