Overview
Michelle Pelka is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Septal Defects, Kawasaki Disease, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Pulmonary Atresia.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICAID
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Locations
4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michelle Pelka
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michelle Pelka?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michelle Pelka by calling their office at 323-660-2450. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michelle Pelka a top-rated expert for Ventricular Septal Defects?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michelle Pelka is classified as an Experienced expert for Ventricular Septal Defects, 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. Michelle Pelka specialize in?
While Dr. Michelle Pelka is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Ventricular Septal Defects, Kawasaki Disease, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.
Does Dr. Michelle Pelka participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michelle Pelka has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ventricular Septal Defects. You can view a list of Dr. Michelle Pelka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michelle Pelka accept my insurance?
Dr. Michelle Pelka accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-660-2450 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Kawasaki DiseaseDr. Pelka isExperienced. Learn about Kawasaki Disease.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Pelka isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Pelka isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.