Summary

Dr. Richard Sankary is a pulmonologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the lungs and respiratory system. They earned their medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed their residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Sankary brings extensive knowledge to their practice. They are fluent in Spanish and Chinese, allowing them to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Sankary is affiliated with Stanford Hospital and practices in Pinole, California. They have particular expertise in treating sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea and sleep apnea in children. Their diagnostic capabilities include chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to evaluate lung health. Dr. Sankary also provides preventive care such as flu vaccinations to help patients maintain respiratory wellness.

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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. Lauren E. Eggert, MDDr. Tushar Desai, MDDr. Yon Sung, MD
PulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonologyPulmonology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
44 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English Speaks English
Pinole , CAAtherton , CAStanford , CAStanford , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: TUFTS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL 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 is affiliated with Stanford Hospital.
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