Summary

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

Dr. Sinkowitz practices at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and sees patients through the Torrance Memorial Physician Network Pulmonary & Sleep in Torrance, California. He focuses on treating complex respiratory conditions including COPD with related health complications, respiratory failure, and chronic lung disease. His procedural expertise includes pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity, CT scans of the chest for detailed imaging, and therapeutic hypothermia treatments. Patients rate Dr. Sinkowitz 4.6 out of 5 stars on average for 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

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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Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Torrance , CAScottsdale , AZDiamond Bar , CASHERMAN OAKS , CA
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. Deren Sinkowitz has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
La Co Harbor Ucla Med Ctr, Pulmonary Diseases; Vet Affairs Med Ctr-W La, Internal Medicine
Wadsworth Va Hospital1984

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1983
New York Med Coll- Valhalla NyGraduated in 1983

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