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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
32 total ratings | 16 reviews
5.0
July 30, 2025
All questions and concerns answered. She’s always kind and gentle with our son and always informative
5.0
July 25, 2025
Caring and knowledgeable.
5.0
July 22, 2025
She took time to address each area thoroughly and didn't dismiss or downplay any of my concerns. She engaged my 4 year old when appropriate and explained what she'd be doing next. She had an easygoing, warm manner.
4.0
July 15, 2025
Doctor was fine, knowledgeable, welcoming. Nice bedside manner with my son
5.0
June 10, 2025
Dr.Kaminker is an excellent and caring pediatrician.