Summary

Dr. Deren Sinkowitz is an internal medicine physician who specializes in pulmonology, bringing over four decades of clinical experience 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 LA, where he also completed additional training in internal medicine. 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 in Torrance and sees patients at the Torrance Memorial Physician Network Pulmonary & Sleep location in Torrance, California. His expertise includes treating respiratory failure, chronic lung disease, and COPD. He performs specialized procedures such as therapeutic hypothermia, pulmonary function testing, and bronchodilator reversibility testing. Patients rate Dr. Sinkowitz 4.6 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
Read More Read less

Overview based on verified provider data

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

Compare with Similar Doctors

Deren Sinkowitz, MD
Dr. Nima Ghadimi, MD
Dr. Adama Diarra, DO
Eric Harker
Deren Sinkowitz, MDDr. Nima Ghadimi, MDDr. Adama Diarra, DOEric Harker
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.6 
3.8 
43 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, French, Bambara Speaks English
Torrance , CAScottsdale , AZTigard , ORLyons , CO
Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

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 expired 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 expired medical license in the state of California that expired 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.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deren Sinkowitz accepting new patients?
Deren Sinkowitz is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Deren Sinkowitz's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Deren Sinkowitz accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Deren Sinkowitz accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Deren Sinkowitz?
You can find contact information for Deren Sinkowitz here on Vitals.
Where is Deren Sinkowitz's office located?
Deren Sinkowitz's office is located at 2841 Lomita Boulevard, Suite 200, Torrance, CA, 90505.
Which hospitals is Deren Sinkowitz affiliated with?
Deren Sinkowitz is affiliated with Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.