Cardiology

Peter Pelikan, M.D.

Santa Monica, CA

Dr. Peter Pelikan is a native of New York City who graduated from The Bronx High School of Science. He majored in biology at Yale University and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1979. After an internal medicine residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center he completed a fellowship in cardiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1985. After realizing how much he missed southern California, Dr. Pelikan couldn't wait to return to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center as assistant professor of medicine and co-di

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Credentials

Years in Practice

50+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Interventional Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Coronary StentingCardiac CatheterizationCoronary InterventionCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack & Acute Coronary Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Saint John's Health Center
PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital

Conditions Dr. Pelikan treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Pelikan accept Aetna insurance?

Peter Pelikan's public profile lists Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 7 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Pelikan practice?

Peter Pelikan practices in Santa Monica, CA with hospital affiliations including Saint John's Health Center and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital.

What does Dr. Pelikan specialize in?

Peter Pelikan is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Interventional Cardiology.

How long has Dr. Pelikan been practicing?

Peter Pelikan has 51+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.