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Sharon B. Kaminker, MD

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 5.0
 
Santa Monica Pediatrics | 2825 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 103/104, Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Sharon Kaminker is a board certified pediatrician and has been a UCLA Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics since 1998 when she began practicing medicine. She was raised in Indiana and attended Indiana University earning a B.S. In Biochemistry and then continued at Indiana University for medical school. While in medical school she was awarded a grant in child psychiatry due to her unique connection with children from troubling home environments. During her residency at UCLA Dr. Kaminker continued her support of children in the community by becoming a mentor to children in middle school helping to guide them through high school and getting into college. She is a member in good standing of the American Academy of Pediatrics and was an elected board member of the Los Angeles chapter of the AAP. She is involved in the teaching of both pediatric and family practice residents at Santa Monica hospital. She enjoys helping parents get to know their children and guiding them through the challenges of being parents. Dr. Kaminker lives in Brentwood with her French Bulldog Mollie. She enjoys cooking classes, Pilates, learning classical guitar and playing tennis.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 1998

Residency

Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine, 1998

Internship

Pediatrics, UCLA School of Medicine, 1996

Degree

MD, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1995

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Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
37 total ratings | 18 reviews
5.0
October 16, 2024
She is very sweet and answered all our questions for our meet and greet.
5.0
August 28, 2024
Always an amazing experience with staff and Dr Kaminker, the team is always providing first class service.
5.0
June 26, 2024
Dr K was great as always. She’s fantastic!
5.0
June 7, 2024
Dr. Kaminker is great at really explaining everything well and working with kids who may not be super clear in their communication.
5.0
April 4, 2024
Dr. Shaminker is always so sweet to my kids who have been her patients since new born now 6 and 4