About
Dr. Allen Namath is a board-certified internist, pulmonologist, and intensivist with more than two decades of experience in the Palo Alto area. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and his Doctorate of Medicine from Stanford University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Stanford Hospital, then pursued a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Stanford Hospital, where he rose to the rank of Chief Fellow. After his fellowship, Dr. Namath spent more than a decade in the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and at Stanford Hospital.
Dr. Namath holds Diplomate status with the American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine. He has published research in prestigious medical journals and delivered lectures at conferences nationwide. Stanford recognized him for teaching excellence. He serves as a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians, and he continues his service at Stanford Medical Center. He approaches every patient with the same care he would offer a member of his own family.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stanford University, B.S.
Medical School
Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency
Internal Medicine, Stanford Hospital
Fellowship
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Stanford Hospital (Postdoctoral Fellowship, Chief Fellow)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Namath right for?
Dr. Namath is an excellent fit for adults managing pulmonary conditions, critical care recovery, or complex internal medicine needs. Patients who value a physician known for deep listening and empathic communication will connect well with his approach. His extensive hospital experience at Stanford and PAMF makes him a strong choice for anyone navigating serious or multi-system illness. Adults seeking a physician who will advocate for them through hospitalizations and specialist referrals will find his approach particularly reassuring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Namath specializes in internal medicine, pulmonology, and critical care medicine. He spent more than a decade treating pulmonary and critical care patients at both the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Stanford Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Namath holds board certification in Internal Medicine and carries Diplomate status with the American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, and Critical Care Medicine.
Dr. Namath earned both his undergraduate and medical degrees from Stanford University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Stanford Hospital, where he served as Chief Fellow.
Yes. Dr. Namath has published research in several prestigious medical journals and delivered lectures at conferences across the country, with a focus on critical care and pulmonology.
Dr. Namath is widely known for his empathic approach to medicine. He approaches every patient with the same care he would give a member of his own family. Stanford also recognized him for his teaching excellence.
Dr. Namath is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the American College of Chest Physicians. He also continues his service at Stanford Medical Center.
Yes. Dr. Namath spent more than a decade in the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Stanford Hospital. His care has reached many thousands of patients across both preventive and emergency contexts.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026