Sam A. Kashani, MD
Accepting New Patients

Sam A. Kashani, MD

  • Sleep Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic |

About

Dr. Sam A. Kashani is a board-certified Sleep Medicine Physician who practices in Santa Monica, Porter Ranch, and Santa Clarita. His clinical interests include chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome, parasomnias, pediatric sleep disorders, and the association between sleep and mental health. He sees both adult and pediatric patients.

Dr. Kashani completed his residency at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Southern California, where he worked with the medically underserved population of San Bernardino County with plans of becoming a primary care physician. Upon completing his residency, he chose to pursue his interest in Sleep Medicine and completed a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Dr. Kashani is currently president of the California Sleep Society (CSS) and regularly delivers lectures on sleep health in the community as well as international conferences. As assistant clinical professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Kashani maintains a strong interest in teaching patients as well as students and trainees. Outside of medicine, his interests include classic films, fitness, and cycling.

Languages

English

Education

Fellowship

Sleep Medicine, UCLA School of Medicine, 2019

Residency

Family Medicine, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, 2018

Degree

MD, American University of Antigua, 2014

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

Medical Services

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2022-2025
  • Top Doctors, Los Angeles Magazine, 2024, 2025

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
162 total ratings | 10 reviews
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr. Kashani is knowledgeable, and listens to my concerns. He has been quite helpful and I look forward to seeing him again in 4 months
5.0
April 29, 2025
Dr Kashani is collaborative, kind and compassionate. It is a pleasure to navigate my health issue with his support
5.0
April 29, 2025
I felt the doctor is taking care of my needs and I am very happy being his patient.
5.0
April 28, 2025
It was a great experience
5.0
April 28, 2025
Staff was very helpful, the visit with Dr. Kashani was helpful and on time