Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Wendy L. Sacks

Endocrinology
Cedars-Sinai Endocrinology
8723 Alden Dr Ste 290, 
Los Angeles, CA 
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Expertise in
24
conditions
Cedars-Sinai Endocrinology
8723 Alden Dr Ste 290, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Wendy Sacks is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Sacks is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroidectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Sacks is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Independent Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Oscar
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  • HMO
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Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Cedars-Sinai Endocrinology
8723 Alden Dr Ste 290, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sacks has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

PARADIGHM (Physicians Advancing Disease Knowledge in Hypoparathyroidism): A Registry for Patients With Chronic Hypoparathyroidism
PARADIGHM (Physicians Advancing Disease Knowledge in Hypoparathyroidism): A Registry for Patients With Chronic Hypoparathyroidism
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Other

32 Total Publications

Single-cell transcriptomic analysis reveals tumor-immune determinants of lymph node colonization and progression in thyroid cancer.
Single-cell transcriptomic analysis reveals tumor-immune determinants of lymph node colonization and progression in thyroid cancer.
Journal: Science advances
Published: July 03, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wendy L. Sacks

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wendy L. Sacks?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Wendy L. Sacks by calling their office at 310-423-3870. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Wendy L. Sacks a top-rated expert for Papillary Thyroid Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wendy L. Sacks is classified as an Elite expert for Papillary Thyroid Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Wendy L. Sacks specialize in?

While Dr. Wendy L. Sacks is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, and Thyroid Nodule. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Wendy L. Sacks participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Wendy L. Sacks has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Papillary Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Wendy L. Sacks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Wendy L. Sacks accept my insurance?

Dr. Wendy L. Sacks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-3870 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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