Dr. Peter A. Thom

Whether addressing acute symptoms or managing chronic concerns, Coastal Cardiology physicians acknowledge each patient's leadership in identifying their healthcare goals. We believe our ability to provide exemplary care is strengthened when we work in collaboration with the patient, their family members and other healthcare providers. We demonstrate our respect and compassion by committing to continuous improvement, through constant education, ongoing training and frequent feedback. Dr. Bandari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Joel Lardizabal is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in San Luis Obispo, California. Dr. Lardizabal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Lardizabal is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Andrew Dennish grew up in San Diego as the son of a cardiologist. He attended college at UCLA, where he received his B.S. in marine biology in 1996. He then attended medical school at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, receiving his M.D. in 2001. He trained in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, from 2001 through 2007.Dr. Dennish is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology. He is the Chief of Staff at Templeton’s Twin Cities Community Hospital. His professional interests include preventive cardiology, non-invasive cardiac imaging and the management of chronic cardiac conditions such as coronary disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. During his training, he participated in designing and supporting hospital-based programs for the rapid triage and assessment of chest pain, as well as a statewide network to rapidly treat heart attack victims.In his spare time, Dr. Dennish enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and following sports. Dr. Dennish work in both our Templeton and SLO Diagnostic offices. Dr. Dennish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.