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Richard Sankary, MD, Pulmonology, Pinole, CA

Richard M. Sankary MD

Sleep Medicine


President, Affinity Medical Group

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  • 2160 Appian WaySte 200Pinole, CA 94564

  • Phone+1 510-724-9110

  • Fax+1 916-239-3611

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Summary

  • Dr. Richard Sankary is a pulmonologist based in Pinole, CA, with subspecialties in Sleep Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, following his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and training in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Sankary has published multiple articles in reputable journals, exploring topics such as chronic kidney disease in older adults and effects of medication on airway smooth muscle.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, 1985 - 1988
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1985
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1983 - 2015
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Disease
  • Sleep Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Airway Smooth Muscle: Muscarinic Regulation Of CAMPNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1987

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