About Peter Pelikan, MD
Triple certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology, Peter C. D. Pelikan, MD is a New York City native who graduated from The Bronx High School of Science. He majored in biology at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and he earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Pelikan fell in love with Southern California during his time here, but after completing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, he moved back to the east coast to complete a fellowship in cardiology at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
It was while working on his fellowship on the East Coast, Dr. Pelikan realized how much he missed Southern California, and he could not wait to return to the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center as an assistant professor of medicine and co-director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. In 1989 he left academic medicine to join the Pacific Heart Institute where he has specialized in interventional and consulting cardiology ever since.
Dr. Pelikan is currently the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. His medical interests include Angiography and intervention/Stenting, Coronary and Peripheral, as well as Structural Heart Disease, including MitraClip, TAVR, and Watchman implantation.
An avid skier and fly-fisher, Dr. Pelikan loves the outdoors. While indoors, he is trying to learn to play the piano.
The Doctor was right to point and very kind caring and knowledgable. He should teach classes on this type of care ..amazing Doctor
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Medical Service
Heart & VascularLocations
2001 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Suite 280W,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
(310) 829-7678
Education
Medical School
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Internship
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Residency
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Torrance, CA
Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Hospital (F/K/A Baltimore City Hospitals), Baltimore, MD
Languages
- 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
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology
An avid skier and fly-fisher, Dr. Pelikan loves the outdoors. While indoors, he is trying (slowly) to learn to play the piano.
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Great dr with a great staffNo bad experience
Providence PatientOnly saw provider once. He was excellent.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has always been there for me and gving me the best advice. He's a pleasure to work with.
Providence PatientThanks Dr Pellkan to see me on such notice, always a pleasure and honor to work side by side with you!
Providence PatientI saw Dr. Pelikan to review the results of a recent heart scan. Dr. Pelikan was very thorough and asked a multitude of questions including, family history of heart problems, my history, medications, and any current health issues I was experiencing. Dr. Pelikan had performed a life saving cardiac catheterization of my father in 2002. He spent time looking through this report. Based on family history of heart issues, my heart scan and current issues he set me up for a series of ECHO exams. Also as I had informed him of a chronic congestive cough I have experienced for 6+ months he contacted my GP requesting this be investigated further. My GP immediately set me up with an appointment with him to further investigate. I could not have been more pleased with my visit.
Providence PatientExcellent experience
Providence PatientVery good
Providence PatientI see a lot of doctors, Dr. Pelikan is my favorite.
Providence PatientVery good
Providence PatientHe is best.
Providence PatientVery kind, attentive and thorough.
Providence PatientGood exsperience
Providence PatientI can only let you know how brilliantly this Dr Pelican has been for me and my husband, throughout. He is tireless in striving to do the utmost for my care and I feel very much appreciation and gratitude for Dr. Pelikan.
Providence PatientGreat and kind physician.Highly recommended!!!!!!!
Providence PatientDr. Pelican is thorough and explains everything pertaining to my health
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is an excellent Doctor Who made me feel very confident in the advice. He was providing me. He was patient and explained to me the issues I was facing, and then ordered special tests to Assist in his diagnosis of my physical condition.
Providence PatientDR Pelikan is wonderful and very kind. Knowledgable and easy to relate to.
Providence PatientExellent
Providence PatientI used Dr. Pelikan for a second opinion!! It was a good experience!! He started to get the ball rolling with an angiogram for me to take next month!!
Providence PatientHave been a patient of this provider for more than 20 years.
Providence PatientI liked his matter-of-fact communication. He was clear about my options.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is extremely knowledgeable and helpful!
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan Is a masterly physician. Given my personal and family history, I credit him with keeping me alive and well long past what my lifespan might otherwise have been.
Providence PatientVery friendly and responsive to my questions. Thank you.
Providence PatientI have been a patient with Dr. Pelikan for many years. He's a good listener, good sense of humor and #1 doctor.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientDr. Pelican is one of a kind. Professional, extremely knowledgable, kind, thorough, reassuring!
Providence PatientDt.Pelikan is an excellent doctor. He fully understand my problems and needs with the goal, to get me back in shape.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is the very best!
Providence PatientExcellent Cardiovascular MD and team
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has been my main Cardiologist for 28 years from making the diagnosis which needed a quintuple bypass and all the follow up visits. I do not believe anyone can do any better. This is coming from a board-certified Allergist/Immunologist.
Providence PatientDr. Pelican was very thorough. I did not feel rushed but heard.
Providence PatientPeter Pelikan is the BEST heart Doctor in Los Angeles!!!! Don't ever lose him.
Providence PatientOutstanding experience as always with Dr. Pelikan.
Providence PatientAll experiences have been very good
Providence PatientEasy comfortable professional and personal treatment.
Providence PatientAlways treated with kindness, patience and respect.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan and his entire staff and the office are extremely professional and a pleasure to deal with. Dr Pelikan is extremely professional, thorough and gives me great confidence. He has been my cardiologist through a very complicated problem, surgery and followup and I am lucky to have him,.
Providence PatientPositive
Providence PatientAlways receive good treatment from Dr. Pelican and his staff.
Providence PatientAs usual, I feel that Dr. Pelican is sincerely concerned with my health care and personal welfare. When I came to him, my heart doctors in Pasadena had given up on me. He found and corrected my problem and saved my life.
Providence PatientI feel that I am being cared for by THE best heart doctor.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is kind and thorough. He alwaysMakes me feel listened to and not rushed.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is always thorough, thoughtful and professional. A wonderful physician.
Providence PatientAlways impressed by Dr. Pelican. He is a consummate professional.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientI feel I am in the best care possible for my Heart with Doctor Pelikan.
Providence PatientDr Pelican always Top ShelfBest in the business
Providence PatientI am grateful to be under Dr. Pelican's care.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is fabulous.
Providence PatientThe appt was fine Thank you
Providence PatientExcellent doctor and very reassuring on my procedural care
Providence PatientAlways respect this health provider's opinion and appreciate his attention and care.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan a great doctor. He listens and gives good advice.
Providence PatientI found Dr. Pelican to be very kind and he took the time to help me understand the procedure He will be doing and that made me feel that I will be good hands during thiss procedure and he took a lot of my fear away. I trust him completely and I would tell anyone that is needing a valve replacement to go right to him God Bless you Doctor
Providence PatientI like the doctor very much
Providence PatientVery good experiences with the EKG nurse and particularly Dr. Pelikan who is a very thorough, caring and dedicated specialist.
Providence PatientI was late for my appointment, but staff and doctor fit me in to their busy schedule.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan was extremely knowledgeable about what my issues were and explained everything thoroughly to me
Providence PatientDr Pelikan & his staff are the best. Recommend highly.
Providence PatientI'm always extremely pleased with the level of care provided by Dr. Pelikan and his team! They're the best!
Providence PatientEvery aspect about my experience with Peter Pelican is excellent. He is a fantastic cardiologist and great communicator.
Providence PatientThis is an amazing brillant team. Many years experience with care and knowledge team, I am surprised a survery is need with life saving doctors and staff that has been providing such excellent care..give them all raises
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is a prince of a man and a great doctor.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is my go to guy. He is so knowledgeable in his field listens well and very professional
Providence PatientThisprovider cares about his patients. If I call about a problem he gets back very qui8ckly
Providence PatientAs always with St John's I was well looked after.
Providence PatientMy whole visit was a very good experience. I was treated with kindness and respect by everyone. Dr. Pelikan has excellent bedside manner and he is extremely knowledgeable and seems very nice and approachable
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is a fine man and easy to work with.
Providence PatientDr. Peliken was an excellent communicator. There has been some ambiguity in identifying the precise nature of my problems. Dr. Peliken lifted much of this.
Providence PatientOutstanding and knowledgeable service!
Providence PatientEverything is good.
Providence PatientI am very fortunate to have Dr Pelikan as my Doctor.
Providence PatientDr Pelican. Is the best. He safe my life.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan has saved my life on multiple occasions. He is always diligent and thorough and I have been grateful for his excellent care for over 20 years
Providence PatientMy experiences s are always excellent
Providence PatientBrilliant caring doctor
Providence PatientFriendly and professional
Providence PatientAmazing this office runs like a Swiss click!Bravo
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is an awesome doctor.
Providence PatientOnly good experience. Dr. Pelikan was very patient and explained clearly what the problem was, what could be done about it and what to expect. Great doctor!
Providence PatientGreat Experience
Providence PatientI can't imagine having a better doctor in his specialty than Dr. Pelikan.
Providence PatientI could not have had a more complete and excellent experience with Dr. Peter Pelikan. He is truly a professional and treated my case with utmost care, courtesy, and experience. My experience was better than anything I could have asked for.
Providence PatientExcellent Experience
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan and his associates continue to take excellent care of me.
Providence PatientDr.Pelikan is a consummate professional in whose hands I feel very confident and comfortable in addressing and assessing my health issues!
Providence PatientI believe I am getting the best possible medical care
Providence PatientAll great
Providence PatientI have been under Dr.pelican s care for over 20yrs, the next day is not promised to no man, that is the honesty of medicine and doctors, but he is going to do he Gods will and best to assist us.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan and team a superbly organized and managed team. Focused , got the job done, also excellent awareness of issues on the periphery. An outstanding model for delivery of complex medical care.
Providence PatientI love Doc Pelikan! I feel like I'm heard and in good, competent hands.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientVery knowledgeable, listens, responds to patient concerns. Is able to explain complicated material in an understandable way
Providence PatientDr.P.Pelican is very professional. with vast experience. Intelligent and highly educate
Providence PatientExcellent bedside manner. Direct and to the point.Good diagnosis and explanation made me feel at ease. I left his office in a joyful mood. Explained the cause of my symptoms.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is very kind and explained everything to me. He ordered several tests and called to let me know what the results were within 2 days. I look forward to seeking Dr Pelikan's help with my concerns.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientAs professional and experienced as usual
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is fantastic. Knowledgeable and caring.
Providence PatientI have been given the runaround by so many doctors and it was the first time that I actually felt safe with Dr. Pelican and felt that he was going to really Address my hypertension I felt that I was actually going to live longer and not be afraid of having a heart attack
Providence PatientI appreciate the attention and care given to me by Dr. Pelikan and staff.
Providence PatientExpert heart physician and I was very happy to see him--experience was highly satisfactory.!
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is the best. Caring snd interested in his patients.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientVery satisfied with care provided
Providence PatientAlways professional and caring
Providence PatientAll the Kudos to Dr. Peter Pelikan and his team.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan has been my cardiologist for over 20 years and performed many angioplastiys with stents - total of 17 stents. He is the reason I am able to lead an active life including strenuous hikes! I am 76 and in amazing condition for my age. I used to get blockage in my heart almost every year. Dr Pelikan changed my meds about five years ago and I have had no blockage since. He is amazing.
Providence PatientFirst time visit,went very well.
Providence PatientFelt well taken care, very concerned about my well being, clear communicator with excellent "bedside" manner. Persistent to make sure I received the care I needed.
Providence PatientEveryone was great nothing bad to say at all.
Providence PatientCaring, professional, and efficient
Providence PatientThe best experience possible.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is brilliant and excellent on all counts. It takes great care of me and my family.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan spent a lot of time with me and providing care and folllow up info
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is excellent. Excellent patient care and attention and guidance. He and his staff are excellent and extremely knowledgeable and professional.
Providence PatientExcellent professional and thorough.
Providence PatientEverything was excellent but it takes some weeks to get an appt.
Providence PatientMy provider is excellent & has a busy practice. Getting an appointment is rather more trying than in yrs past. Price of excellence & wanting to keep this provider as one of my specialists:-)Love my cardiologist! Love the rest of his team too
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has been my Cardiologist for 27 years. As a physician (retired) myself, we have developed an excellent relationship and he is one of the best doctors I ever have.
Providence PatientDoctor Pelican provided a very good overall and thorough examine regarding my concerns.
Providence PatientLong time care giver and I would not be here if it was not for their care.
Providence PatientI highly recommend Dr Pelikan as your cardiac physician.
Providence PatientI have been fortunate to have had Dr Pelikan as my Cardiologist siince 2007. He and his staff are exceptional. Iam most appreciative,
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan always provides professional and friendly patient care. I have complete confidence in him and his staff
Providence PatientSe. PELIKAN is very PROFESSIONAL!
Providence PatientThe best doctor
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is an extremely caring and excellent physician.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan listens and cares and provides excellent care
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is a highly skilled medical professional who is totally focused on his patient's needs and condition. He is extremely concerned about their ongoing treatment and carefully and forthrightly shares his views and listens to their concerns, etc. He is the ultimate medical professional.
Providence PatientI have always received excellent care
Providence PatientNo complaints
Providence PatientWonderful experience
Providence PatientThis Doctor and his professional team are an asset to this community..please take good care of your Doctors and staff. These professionals have gone thru so much these last 3 years and remain focused and caring..the excellence in this team needs to be honored everyday having to work with so many individual patients with so many concerns..please know that this survey is really not needed when you have this experience of a TOP team and Doctor! They treated me as a family member with care and health as the main focus!
Providence PatientDr. Pelican is excellent in providing professional consultation and perform my stressful anxious cardiac angiogram Thank you
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is a fabulous clinician. I feel honored to be his patient...
Providence PatientAlways a very good experience.I have been a patient of Dr. Pelikan for quite some time!!
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientDr. Peter Pelikan was a superb, efficient, professional. He was easy to deal with .
Providence PatientVery caring and calming
Providence PatientDr Pelikan really relates to patients. Excellent manner, good patient rapport. Looks at and listens to patient and doesn't stare into computer.
Providence PatientDr. Pelican provided excellent explanation to my health concerns. The office people are not up to the expectations of Providence healthcare
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is an amazing, very gifted and dedicated cardiologist whom I have been seeing for several years now. He is personable and extremely caring.
Providence PatientExcellent compassionate Cardiologist
Providence PatientVery fortunate to be under this doctor's care
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has my full confidence.
Providence PatientExcellent care
Providence PatientAll good and very professional. Love Dr Peter Pelikan
Providence PatientThe doctor was very thorough and attentive In our discussions. Appreciated that very much.
Providence PatientIt's always a satisfying experience when I am due for a Check up appointment with Dr Pellikan.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientOutstanding cardiologist
Providence PatientAlways good!!
Providence PatientDr. Pelican made sure that I received the proper care at home after surgery.
Providence PatientAll good.
Providence PatientEverything went smoothly
Providence PatientExcellent. Dr Pelican is the VERY best in the biz. He is the reason I go to Providence
Providence PatientExcellent service the doctor & associates.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientGreat experience
Providence PatientExtremely professional, no-nonsense and too the point direct .Dr. Pelican take my condition and ailments very serious. Great Physician, the best. Im very fortunate to have Dr. Pelican responsible for my care.
Providence PatientVery impressive and helpful
Providence PatientDoctor was knowledgeable, answered all my questions, I was respectful, friendly and conscientious
Providence PatientDr Pelikan always discusses my health with me in an intelligent manner & shows respect for my intelligence. We are now discussing a medical condition that causes concern & Dr Pelikan thoroughly assesses & advises on all symptoms & actions I am taking.
Providence PatientThe Best Ever!
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is an excellent cardiologist.
Providence PatientExcellent cardiologist
Providence PatientExcellent physician very knowledgeable in his field. Everyone in the office was very friendly and helpful.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is excellent. I would recommend him very high-level to anyone who needed his type of care.
Providence PatientExcellent service with professional care and advise
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientI have a few more questions, but I will see him again before any procedure takes place, so I am not concerned right now.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientWhoever is reading this already knows that Peter and his entire practice group is at the top of their field, in all matters, including patient care and any and all interactions.
Providence PatientPleased in the way I was cared for, appointment went very well.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan has Excellent bedside manner, he spent and good amount of time going over my medical care and he was very thorough.
Providence PatientExcellent physician
Providence PatientOutstanding cardiologist
Providence PatientDr. pelican was unbelievable he is such a great doctor and I was very lucky to have him treat me
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has been my doctor for a good many years and I have always had a wonderful and caring experience.
Providence PatientDr. Pelican and his staff are extremely well organized and admirable...professionally and humanely.
Providence PatientHave been seeing Dr. Pelikan for decades - he is the best
Providence PatientGreat doctor...great care!
Providence PatientCould not have been more productive. Excellent experience. Taken right away. Few papers to fill out. Dr. Arrived in my room almost immediately.
Providence PatientExcellent and professional care was received
Providence PatientHe ;is terrific, and the whole group is always wonderful
Providence PatientMy appointment with Dr. Pelikan was extremely helpful in determining my treatment for continued good health.
Providence PatientDoctor Pelikan and his staff have always treated me wiith respect. I have always felt that they cared about my health.
Providence PatientVery informative
Providence PatientI have always had excellent care provided by Dr. Pelikan and his staff.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has always been straight forward and answered my questions.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has been my cardiologist for at least 20 years. He has always given me excellent care.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan is a wonderful physician. I have seen him for many years and always felt I rec'd top notch medical care.
Providence PatientEverything I could want in a medical practice: expertise and kindness.
Providence PatientThis is my first time with him , I like him.
Providence PatientBest care excellent doctor to takes excellent care of me
Providence PatientOutstanding cardiologist
Providence PatientDr. Peter Pelikan not only patiently and respectfully listened to my concerns and addressed each one with his years of medical expertise and his kindness, he also offered thoughtful recommendations for other concerns I had unrelated to the reason I was seeing him.
Providence PatientGood was very please thank you
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan handled my heart caths and stents with great expertise and care.
Providence PatientThis was a very positive experience, having no problem being under his care. Thanx
Providence PatientBeen awhile. Good to see Peter. He's a friend and got what I needed.
Providence PatientThe Doctor was right to point and very kind caring and knowledgable. He should teach classes on this type of care ..amazing Doctor
Providence PatientGreat cardiologist
Providence PatientAlways a comfortable and caring visit.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is amazing. I'm honored to be a patient.
Providence PatientCardiologist with extensive experience and high professionalism.
Providence PatientVery good experience
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan has been my doctor for many years. He has been always calm, caring and the most knowledgeable doctor. I m fortunate to have him in my life.
Providence PatientDr Pelikan was excellent and spent a lot of time with me and explained my up coming procedure in detail. I am very pleased I have chosen him to take care of my medical procedure
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is very knowledgeable and caring. Visits are very informative and I feel fortunate that he is my medical provider during this time.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan and team were great already recommended a few patients. I drive over 120 miles just to see him.
Providence PatientBest care possible!
Providence PatientAlways the best experience with Dr. Pelikan in office appointment or cath lab procedure. He is number one.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is always thorough, caring & professional.
Providence PatientDr. Pelikan is a treasure. I appreciate his honesty, his "smarts", and his sensitivity to my needs.
Providence PatientAll services have been great.
Providence PatientHe provided me with answers to all my questions.
Providence Patient