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Sharon B. Kaminker, MD

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 4.9
 
Santa Monica Pediatrics |

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

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Areas of Focus

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Meet Sharon B. Kaminker, MD

Insurance

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

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Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
30 total ratings | 11 reviews
5.0
May 27, 2025
Dr. Kaminker was wonderful as always. We love having her as our doctor! She always take the time to answer all of our questions.
5.0
May 19, 2025
Patient and informative
5.0
May 17, 2025
Dr Kaminker is always caring and knowledgeable.
5.0
May 3, 2025
Dr. Kaminker is an excellent and caring physician.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr. Kaminker takes her time and answers all our questions, which I really appreciate. We always come with a list of questions, and we never feel rushed. It's clear that she cares about her patients.