David M. Claman

MD

Director, Sleep Disorders Center
Enthusiastic partner of our superb doctors and researchers

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.

  • Education

    University of Texas-Southwestern, 1987

  • Residencies

    UCSF, Internal Medicine, 1990

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, Pulmonary/Critical Care, 1994

  • Board Certifications

    Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine

    Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine

  • Academic Title

    Professor

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
    244 Ratings
    About our process
    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 is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
    Aug 04, 2024
    Dr. Claman David is best care provider.
    Aug 01, 2024
    Dr. Claman is an outstanding provider.
    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
    May 18, 2023
    Dr. Claman is a great communicator.
    Apr 27, 2023
    Excellent.
    Apr 07, 2023
    The visit was very helpful; Dr. Claman was so understanding about my problem and offered outstanding advice which I began to apply that very night.
    Apr 06, 2023
    Dr Claman is the absolute best!
    Apr 02, 2023
    Best doctor visit I have had in years. I felt like I had been heard and I felt that the Doctor was concerned and proficient.
    Mar 28, 2023
    Dr. Claman is a very knowledgeable, respectful and thorough physician. Basically, he's great!
    Mar 21, 2023
    I can't say enough about how informative and nice the doctor was to me. He spent so much time talking to me and showing concern for my situation.
    Mar 15, 2023
    I have the feeling "I'm in good hands!"
    Mar 10, 2023
    Dr. Claman really listened to me and my partner. He has very welcoming presence that makes a patient feel at ease and important.
    Mar 08, 2023
    The sleep physician was excellent. So great full for his input and clarity with answering my question. I wish every physician had his skills. So great full.
    Mar 06, 2023
    The doctor was excellent, knowledgable and polite and explained things in a manner that was easy to understand. Additionally, even though it was a short notice appointment, the doctor had reviewed my file.
    Feb 24, 2023
    Very happy with Dr. Dave Claman, he explained everything I needed to know.
    Feb 10, 2023
    He was very patient and informative. Super friendly
    Feb 07, 2023
    Dr Claman is the best!
    Feb 03, 2023
    Dr. Claman was patient, generous with his time, a great listener, and genuinely interested in helping to resolve my problems.
    Jan 13, 2023
    The doctor was very thorough and took his time with our interview.
    Jan 06, 2023
    Looking forward to my next appointment.
    Dec 19, 2022
    Excellent experience very thorough and helpful. Great communication and compassion.

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