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About Sarah Rettinger, MD
Sarah R. Rettinger, MD Dr. Rettinger is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Endocrinology Diabetes, Metabolism, and Internal Medicine. She is justifiably proud of her reputation for compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based endocrinology.
After completing her undergraduate education at Harvard University and medical school at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Rettinger returned home to California to complete her internship and residency at UCSF in San Francisco, California. For her fellowship, she went to Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Dr. Rettinger has authored numerous articles, most recently addressing the endocrine side effects of new oncologic treatments. She is a member of several professional societies, including the Endocrine Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), and the World Professional Organization for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Dr. Rettinger lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.
Medical Service
Endocrinology & DiabetesLocations
1831 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite A,
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
Education
Medical School
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Internship
UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Residency
UCSF Medical Center, San Francisco, CA
Fellowship
Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Professional Associations
- Member American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists – AACE
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Dr. Rettinger lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two daughters.
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Reviews
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Dr. Rettinger is a wonderful doctor who is knowledgeable, responsive and caring. I'm grateful to have her as my endocrinologist.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is amazing
Providence PatientI feel supported by Dr. Rettinger.
Providence PatientExtremely knowledgeable..the BEST!
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is knowledgeable and provide clear, direct, and timely response to my questions and concerns. She is friendly and professional. Making appointments with her office has been easy. My requests communicated via MyChart have been responded promptly. I would refer Dr. Rettinger to others who need her care.
Providence PatientAlways a positive experience with Dr. Sarah Rettinger......She's the best!!
Providence PatientI feel really good about being listened to by a doctor who is so good at what she does!
Providence PatientDr.Rettinger is the best provider I have on my team. I was a patient of hers at her last practice, and have followed her because she is absolutely the best provider I have ever had. She takes the time to listen, understand and has empathy for her patients. She takes time to listen to my questions, albeit sometimes repetitive. My health is better because of her.
Providence PatientI cannot say enough good things about Dr Rettinger! I felt so well heard, respected and taken care of and she did not rush through the appointment at all. It was a perfect appointment that left me feeling so happy and confident in her knowledge that I immediately referred my daughter.
Providence PatientKnowledgeable, personable and caring physician. Wait time for virtual appointment is sometimes a little long...15 minutes check-in prior to appointment and usually 20 minutes after virtual check-in; otherwise, a good experience!
Providence PatientDr. Seems very knowledgeable and was prepared to see me ( look at my chart).
Providence PatientI have done virtual visits for the last two years and would prefer seeing my doctor in person at least once a year.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is fantastic. She's kind, knowledgable and attentive. I am very grateful to have her as my doctor!
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientExcellent Doctor. Let's work on appts being timely
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is a wonderful, caring, and thorough provider, who is always helping me to feel my best.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is very smart, communicative a, thorough and helpful!
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger always has a very positive attitude and always listens to my concerns
Providence PatientShe is always very solicitous for my needs and right up on my conditions. She is a joy to work with.
Providence PatientExceptional doctor.
Providence PatientI love Sarah Rettiger. She is kind caring and my favorite doctor at Saint Johns
Providence PatientAll doctors everywhere should have the medical knowledge, compassion, and the collaborative approach that Dr. Rettinger has. The world would be a much better place.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is the best. Always a pleasure to meet with and someone who clearly loves her job
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is the smartest and best physician that I've ever had.
Providence PatientExcellent Dr and always pleased with her medical advice
Providence PatientGreat listener and communicator. Solicits patient input and explains thoroughly but in a way a patient can understand.
Providence PatientDr Sara Rettinger is the greatest endocrinologist!
Providence PatientThis was my first contact with this provider and the first impression is very good.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is amazing and highly recommend her to anyone.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is professional and caring. She listens well and explains things clearly. She is knowledgeable. I would recommend her to my family members and friends should needs arise,
Providence PatientShe is an outstanding, interested listener and takes patient's experiences and descriptions of issues seriously, and gears her treatment suggestions accordingly.She is also is very respectful of patient's personal preferences.
Providence PatientBest doctor and staff, consistently!
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger cares about me. Her interest is real and her advice is always intelligent and accurate. She is charming and has a great sense of humor as well.
Providence PatientEasy to talk to, clear information.
Providence PatientEverything went very well, smoothly.
Providence PatientSee earlier comment The doc was great
Providence PatientWonderful
Providence PatientI am blessed being cared for by this doctor and staff.
Providence PatientShe always spends an appropriate amount of time with me for each visit. I am always given the time to ask questions and asked if there are questions.
Providence PatientI'm happy that I was finally able to see Sarah Retringer. I feel that this provider truly listened to me and provided me with hope that I can finally get well.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is very knowledgeable and very personable and easy to talk to.
Providence PatientAlways has time to listen to concerns: show compassion and understanding.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is my endocrinologist, with whom I have annual or bi-annual check-ups. She's excellent, extremely well-informed, always prepared, and very easy to talk with, and kind. I Highly recommend her services.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is an excellent endocrinologist. She is highly professional and caring. She Listens to her patients and gives excellent advice. I feel fortunate to have her as a doctor, but I do miss in person visits
Providence PatientI have always had excellent service
Providence PatientShe was expensive in her thinking and very experienced extremely knowledgeable and quute pleasant.
Providence PatientI love her. She is very calm; answers all my questions and offers solutions; if I am not comfortable with something, we try another approach.
Providence PatientBest doctor I've ever had!! She's caring and invested in my health. She makes sure I understand everything. I would marry her if it meant she'd be my doctor forever! LOL
Providence PatientThe staff and Dr are professional friendly and courteous. Very comprehensive and competent
Providence PatientDr Rettinger was very response when I had questions after my appointment and was of course great during my video visit. I'm very pleased with her!
Providence PatientLove Dr Rettinger , she's the best and would recommend her highly
Providence PatientSince i've seen her I feel confident with the medical care we are receiving. She is an excellent doctor.
Providence PatientOf all the Doctors that I have seen, I really enjoy talking too Dr. Renintger, Don't feel afraid of issues I have.
Providence PatientI feel very lucky to have Dr Rettinger as my Endocrinologist. She is a fabulous healthcare provider, who doesn't miss a beat. So very knowledgeable about my pituitary tumor and thyroid issues. She monitors my conditions very closely and completely. What a pleasure to have her on my care team!
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is extremely knowledgeable and carrying and is a pleasure to have appointments with.
Providence PatientThey are great
Providence PatientThe best in every way.
Providence PatientI really liked her warm and intimate approaches. She explained things that very easy to understand and listened to my questions. I would definitely recommend her to my family and friends. Except, it was very hard to get an appointment with her since it had taken a few months for me to have gotten an appointment with her. Anyway, So far you guys services are the best. Thank you very much.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is obviously very smart! She is very attentive, thorough and friendly during our visit. She answers questions thoroughly and is very well organized. In short, she's a GREAT doctor!
Providence PatientShe is the best
Providence PatientI always have positive things to say about Dr. Rettinger. I wish that she were an internist because I would go to her instead of the doctor I currently see. She listens she cares she's always positive I couldn't say enough more good things about her.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is great. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
Providence PatientStaff always calls ahead before virtual visit to go over records, meds etc. Doctor Rettinger is the best. Always a mutual visit where you feel heard and understood.
Providence PatientI am appreciative of Dr. Rettinger's quick response to my needs and questions, and her positive attitude and support. I would strongly recommend her to others who are in need of her specialty.
Providence PatientMy experience with Dr. Rettinger was my first appointment and thankfully will not be my last. Dr. Rettinger is one of the only physicians I see that started our conversation by saying that she wanted to hear what was going on and for me to take all the time I needed. That allowed me the time to focus on explaining the last five years of various diagnoses, symptoms, possibilities of causes of symptoms, current diagnosis of thyroiditis and treatment plan. Dr. Rettinger asked questions, offered opinions and food for thought as she felt important to our conversation. I never felt that what I was saying was being dismissed or rushed. I felt that based on my first interrelation with Dr. Rettinger, she is one of the most insightful, intuitive and intelligent physicians I have had the pleasure of meeting.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is the best physician I have ever worked with. She is on time, genuinely interested in her patients, very thorough, very competent and kind. She has been remarkable in helping me with a chronic condition that no other doc could figure out! Dr. Rettinger and her staff are terriffic
Providence PatientMy experiences with Dr Rettinger have all been very good!
Providence PatientDr rettinger is exactly how I describe exactly what we all need for A+ care and concern
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is amazing! I always feel very well taken care of when I have appointments with her.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is the absolute best!
Providence PatientShe listens and talks with you in a friendly yet professional manner and I feel that the meetings are as they should be done.
Providence PatientI very much enjoy talking with my Dr. Redinger, she very easy to talk too . Like her a lot
Providence PatientNever any bad experiences. Always great experiences with her and staff
Providence PatientDr.Sarah Rettinger!!is one of the Best Dr!!,I have!!!she always listened to me and if I feel down she make feel better right away!!! I would recommend her to my friends and family!!she has 5 !!
Providence PatientDr. RETTINGER IS A WONDERFUL, COMPASSION, SMART DOCTOR!
Providence PatientGreat experience!! My doctor allow me to express myself in regards to how I was feeling. She help me a lot in tragaras to my concern.
Providence PatientLove my doctors, they are the best!
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is wonderful. Very caring, patient and kind.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is an excellent doctor!
Providence PatientSarah Rettinger is an excellent doctor. She listens carefully and provides excellent medical care. I trust her for my medical care.
Providence PatientShe's the best
Providence PatientReally liked Dr Rettinger - I have seen my fair share of endocrinologists over the years and she stands out to me as one of the best I have yet to come across. She is smart-relatable - she listens she asks good questions and she has sensible advice - she also doesn't come across as judgmental. I would recommend her to anyone needing an endocrinologist .
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger was extremely helpful and very informative and I look forward to seeing her in the near future.
Providence PatientShe was kind, empathetic, knowledgeable, and understanding of my mental health. She was also humble, and would suggest a referral if there was an area she did not have expertise in, yet knew so much at the same time.
Providence PatientSuper friendly and knowledgeable doc and had great communication skills. First visit and really liked her.
Providence PatientThis provider is very smart, very thorough and has improved my health tremendously ssince I switched to her. Very pleased!
Providence PatientI feel very fortunate to have Dr. Rettinger as my Endocrinologist and am very pleased with Providence in general.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is not only brilliant, but is kind, concerned, caring and committed to the well being of her patients. She has worked tirelessly with me to remedy a serious thyroid issue. She's an incredible doc!
Providence PatientAmazing doctor and office staff!
Providence PatientMy experiences with Dr. Rettinger and office staff have always been good. The staff is very patient when it comes to setting up the virtual meetings. Dr. Rettinger is always clear with a treatment plan and I am comfortable with the plan and the anticipated outcome
Providence PatientEveryone from this office has been very helpful and friendly. Dr. Rettinger seems to really care about me and my health. Has greatly helped me with my endocrine health. I have already recommended her to others.
Providence PatientExtremely smart, knowledgeable, and caring
Providence PatientAgain, I think Dr. Rettinger is one of the best doctor's I've had. She's extremely knowledgeable, very helpful and very effective. I am grateful to have her as my doctor!
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger Is a receptive listener, concerned with my thoughts, answered my questions. I felt her time spent with me was knowledgeable and helpful to my health issues.
Providence PatientGreat visit with Dr. Rettinger. She is very booked. It took almost 3 months to get first appt but I would highly recommend her
Providence PatientFelt very thorough and knowledgeable
Providence PatientAlways a great experience
Providence PatientDr Rettingher very knowledgable and cares about her patients. She listens to all health concerns and gets back to me right away when I have questions or concerns outside appts. I feel fortunate to have her as my specialty Dr.
Providence PatientVideo visits have been a pleasant experience.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is respectful, detailed, and cares about her patients.
Providence PatientThis was my first visit with Dr. Rettinger. She was very helpful and knowledgeable. I am hoping for a long and helpful doctor/patient relationship. I am in a situation where I need to rely on the expertise of an Endocrinologist for information and guidance.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is very knowledgeable and very easy to talk with about my health concerns.
Providence PatientHave been very pleased over the years for the care, promptness and professionalism of this provider and office staff.
Providence PatientMs. Rettinger is always willing to listen to my suggestions or thoughts on how managing my condition might be made easier and less stressful.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is really excellent
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is an excellent clinician. I couldn't ask for a better Endocrinologist!
Providence PatientEvery thing is very good
Providence PatientProfessional and friendly.
Providence PatientGreat Dr.. Really liked how careful she was and spend time with me without feeling rushed, my only concern is the appointment started quite late, the front desk ladies didn't even call for the check until after my apt time- even though I had also checked in online- so it was 40min plus late...other then that great experience
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger knows my medical history and monitors my health care to insure my thyroid is functioning properly.
Providence PatientAll have been good.
Providence PatientShe was very thorough in exploring both pros and cons of various options. She gathered a detailed history to make sure of potential risks and benefits to make sure that her suggestions were gonna be the right ones for me. She was friendly and personable. She answered all of my questions in ways I could understand.
Providence PatientEasy to get in zoom . Can hear and see Dr Rettinger clearly. She very kind and explains everything with ease.
Providence PatientShe answered all my questions and gave me some good advice regarding calcium and Evenity - Evenity was the main reason for this zoom visit.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is a very smart, thorough, thoughtful provider. We have a lot of confidence in the decisions she makes about our care.
Providence PatientVery good response and experiences with this provider.
Providence PatientDr Rettinger and her staff are excellent. I feel well cared for.
Providence PatientVery good
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is such an amazing doctor - She truly meets my needs and I have very high standards. :-). I'm so glad to have found her and have her on my treatment team.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger was fantastic and she spent more than enough time with me. She asked excellent questions and listened deeply. I was very impressed with the level of care I received.
Providence PatientDr Sarah and her support staff were responsive, attentive, and communicated important or timely things very well. Dr Sarah is top notch, very knowledgeable and yet relatable. I liked everyone I encountered before and day of video call.
Providence PatientLove her to bits! Not having an actual in-person visit sprinkled into my visits is the only thing I see as problematic
Providence PatientDr Rettinger has been very supportive and seems genuinely committed to providing excellent patient care. She listens to my concerns and explains her treatment plans/medications. I've been very happy with the care I've received. She's very positive and encouraging. I always look forward to my visits.
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger takes the time to listen to my concerns. Very helpful.
Providence PatientDr Sarah Rettinger !! Is very polite and professional and she always give as much time possible to us!!!
Providence PatientThe Best!
Providence PatientDr Rettinger is very kind and friendly answered all my questions and is very respectful.
Providence PatientExcellent!
Providence PatientExcellent dialog with Dr. Rettinger.
Providence PatientThe provider is fabulous - unfort that like many offices this one isn't great - not nice to deal with. Also have to book way in advance - I had to wait over a month for the first appt.
Providence PatientI find my provider very interested in providing the best healthcare for my needs!
Providence PatientDr. Rettinger is very thorough comprehensive and her conversations with me about my health and my blood work. She's very friendly and easy to communicate with.
Providence PatientI expressed my kind yet honest remarks earlier. I understand and appreciate all involved in the work of health and wellness but Providence asks, so I answered your questions
Providence Patient