Summary

Dr. David Claman is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system. He 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, Dr. Claman has developed extensive expertise in helping patients breathe easier and manage complex lung conditions. He is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Claman practices at University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion in San Francisco, California. He focuses particularly on sleep disorders, treating patients with sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea, including children who experience these breathing difficulties during sleep. His diagnostic capabilities include performing sleep studies and polysomnograms to evaluate how patients sleep and breathe throughout the night. Patients rate Dr. Claman 4.6 out of 5 stars for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 39 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 14 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

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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Office Locations

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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Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks English
San Francisco , CAEmeryville , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO FACULTY OF MEDICINE Med School: Albert-Ludwigs-Universitaet Freiburg Medizinische Fakultaet Med School: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

David M. Claman has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

David M. Claman has the following 4 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

David M. Claman holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1987.

NPI Number

David M. Claman's NPI number is 1487605465.

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What languages does David M. Claman speak?
David M. Claman speaks Chinese and Spanish.
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