Dr. Daniel Stuardo was born and raised in San Diego, CA. He practiced general dentistry for a few years before being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. This diagnosis led him to learn everything he could about the disease and eventually join the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, where he completed their comprehensive mastery program. With a newfound passion for sleep medicine, Dr. Stuardo moved to Washington to join us in early 2026, where he brings his personal experiences with obstructive sleep apnea to connect with and treat patients suffering from sleep-disordered breathing. He also specializes in craniofacial pain conditions, including TMJ disorders, which can often be complex and overlooked.
Dr. Stuardo achieved an undergraduate degree in Biology at UC San Diego, where he had the opportunity to study abroad for a semester at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. While at UCSD he was an active volunteer at a few organizations where he helped treat patients in student-run clinics and on humanitarian trips. He then went on to complete his DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) degree at A.T. Still University in Mesa, Arizona. During his last year of dental school, he did four one-month-long clinical rotations at community health centers in Billings (MT), Ellsworth (ME), Mankato (MN), and Waco (TX) where he treated underserved populations.
His father is Chilean, and his parents decided to move the whole family to Chile for three years where Dr. Stuardo attended 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade before moving back to San Diego. Living in Chile during his formative years, he became fluent in Spanish. Aside from traveling, he spends his free time watching movies/shows, reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, playing computer games and board games, bike riding, hiking, and most of all spending time with his wife and their 1-year-old son.
With his expertise, Dr. Stuardo aims to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to all our patients. He strongly believes in treating every patient like family and works in close collaboration with medical providers to improve the quality of life and health of our patients.
