Summary

Dr. Juan Pelayo is a surgeon with 21 years of experience specializing in surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at the University of California, San Francisco Department of Surgery. Dr. Pelayo further advanced his expertise through fellowship training at The University of Chicago Medical Center. He is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Pelayo practices at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and sees patients in Los Angeles, California. He specializes in treating children who have changes in their bowel habits, failure to thrive, and poor weight gain. His surgical expertise includes performing appendectomies, laparoscopic procedures, and providing sedation services for young patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 21 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • The University of Chicago Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's Pediatric Surgery

8723 Alden Dr Ste 240Los Angeles, CA 90048
Mon8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:15 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:15 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English
Los Angeles , CAWest Hollywood , CAPasadena , CASANTA MONICA , CA
Med School: University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Education) Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: Wake Forest School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Juan C Pelayo

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Juan C Pelayo has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Juan C Pelayo has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

The University of Chicago Medical Center2014

Residency

University of California, San Francisco Department of Surgery2012
University of California, San Francisco Department of Surgery2006

Medical School

University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Education)Graduated in 2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Juan Pelayo speak?
Dr. Juan Pelayo speaks Spanish and English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Juan Pelayo?
You can find contact information for Dr. Juan Pelayo here on Vitals.
Is Dr. Juan Pelayo accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Juan Pelayo accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Juan Pelayo accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Juan Pelayo affiliated with?
Dr. Juan Pelayo is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

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