David Claman

David Claman, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the UCSF Sleep Disorders Center and continues to see patients in Sleep and Pulmonary at Mount Zion, precepting pulmonary and sleep fellows while supervising 3 APPs (Advanced Practice Providers) in the program. His academic career spans over 30 years, with a focus on clinical excellence and teaching, including recognition via the California Thoracic Society Outstanding Clinician Award (2010) and the UCSF Exceptional Physician Award (2014).

Education:

• Postdoctoral Studies, Graduate Division, University of California, San Francisco
• Residency, School of Medicine - Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco

Claman's research primarily addresses sleep disorders, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and their intersections with pulmonary medicine, cardiology, and geriatrics. His work investigates diagnostic accuracy, treatment adherence, and longitudinal health impacts of sleep disturbances. He has contributed to clinical guidelines for sleep apnea diagnosis and multidisciplinary management strategies for cardiovascular comorbidities.

Scientific Awards:

• California Thoracic Society Outstanding Clinician Award (2010)
• UCSF Exceptional Physician Award (2014)

His publications reveal a focus on OSA, COPD, cardiovascular disease, aging, and clinical outcomes. He collaborates extensively with sleep researchers and clinicians across disciplines, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based protocols. The UCSF Sleep Disorders Center, which he directs, has maintained American Academy of Sleep Medicine accreditation since 1995.