Dr. Peter GalierMD, FACP
Internal Medicine
at Premier Health Partners of Santa Monica — Santa Monica, CA
About
Dr. Peter C. Galier has practiced internal medicine in the Santa Monica area for over 20 years. He earned his M.D. at UCLA School of Medicine as an Alpha Omega Alpha graduate. He trained in Internal Medicine at UCLA and served as Chief Medical Resident. He also held the roles of Chief of Staff and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. He holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine and fellowship in the American College of Physicians.
For most of his career, Dr. Galier taught medical students and Internal Medicine residents as a Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. S. News Top Doctors. Town and Country Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, and the Hollywood Reporter have each named him among the top physicians in Los Angeles. In 2018, he earned his tenth consecutive inclusion on the Los Angeles Super Doctors list, a distinction the program limits to roughly five percent of active regional physicians. He volunteers with the Rape Treatment Center of Santa Monica and the Toberman Center Youth Foundation. Outside the office, he enjoys cooking, golf, and long rides along the Pacific Coast with his wife Donna and their two grown children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
B.S. Biology, Loyola Marymount University (Magna Cum Laude)
Medical School
M.D., UCLA School of Medicine (Alpha Omega Alpha)
Residency
Internal Medicine Residency, UCLA School of Medicine (Chief Medical Resident)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Galier right for?
Dr. Galier is a strong fit for adults seeking an experienced internist with deep roots in the Santa Monica community. Patients managing chronic conditions benefit from his two decades of focused internal medicine practice. His background as a former Chief of Staff and department chair at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center gives him strong ties to specialty care networks. He works well with patients who value a physician with both academic depth and long-term continuity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Galier specializes in internal medicine. He focuses on annual preventive exams, management of acute and chronic health conditions, and coordinating specialty care. He has practiced internal medicine in the Santa Monica area for over 20 years.
Yes, Dr. Galier holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and holds a California medical license.
D. from UCLA School of Medicine as an Alpha Omega Alpha honoree. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at UCLA, where he served as Chief Medical Resident.
Yes, Dr. Galier taught for most of his career as a Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He instructed medical students and Internal Medicine residents throughout that tenure.
Dr. Galier has received recognition from multiple outlets. Los Angeles Magazine, Town and Country Magazine, and the Hollywood Reporter have each named him among the top physicians in Los Angeles. He also earned ten consecutive inclusions on the Los Angeles Super Doctors list, a distinction limited to roughly five percent of active regional physicians.
Dr. Galier served as Chief of Staff and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopedic Hospital. These roles gave him extensive experience coordinating care across medical and surgical specialties.
Dr. Galier volunteers with the Rape Treatment Center of Santa Monica and the Toberman Center Youth Foundation. He maintains an active commitment to both organizations outside his clinical work.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026