Summary

Dr. Deren Sinkowitz is a board-certified internal medicine physician who specializes in pulmonology, bringing over four decades of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his internal medicine residency through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including training at Wadsworth VA Hospital and LA County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Sinkowitz furthered his specialized training with a pulmonary diseases fellowship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in West Los Angeles. He maintains certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Sinkowitz practices at Torrance Memorial Physician Network Pulmonary & Sleep in Torrance, California, and holds an affiliation with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. His clinical expertise focuses on treating serious respiratory conditions including chronic lung disease, COPD, and respiratory failure. He performs specialized procedures such as pulmonary function testing and bronchodilator reversibility testing to evaluate lung health and breathing capacity. Patients have given Dr. Sinkowitz an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 43 years of experience
  • 50 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Torrance Memorial Physician Network Pulmonary & Sleep - Torrance

2841 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 200Torrance, CA 90505
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.6 
43 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, French, Bambara
Torrance , CAPalo Alto , CATigard , ORUpland , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Deren Sinkowitz

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN) - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Deren Sinkowitz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Deren Sinkowitz has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonology
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Deren Sinkowitz holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine, and Wadsworth Va Hospital in 1984.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College in 1983 and New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny in 1983.

NPI Number

Deren Sinkowitz's NPI number is 1619957750.

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