David Perlmutter (neurologist)

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David Perlmutter, MD, FACN[1] is a Board-Certified Neurologist who received his MD degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award.

After completing residency training Neurology, also at the University of Miami, Dr. Perlmutter entered private practice in Naples, Florida where he serves as Medical Director of the Perlmutter Health Center and the Perlmutter Hyperbaric Center.

Dr. Perlmutter serves as Adjunct Instructor at the Institute for Functional Medicine in Gig Harbor, Washington, and has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in such journals as The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, and Archives of Neurology.

He is also the author of: Brainrecovery.com - Powerful Therapy for Challenging Brain Disorders, and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field of nutritional influences in neurological disorders.

Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated radio and television programs including 20/20, the 700 Club, The Faith Daniels Program, and Larry King Live, Oprah, and The Today Show.

Dr. Perlmutter was awarded the 2002 Linus Pauling Award for his pioneering work in innovative approaches to neurological disorders. In addition, he received the 2002 Denham Harmon Award from the American College for the Advancement in Medicine for his work in advancing the understanding of free radical biochemistry in neurological diseases. He is currently involved in research studying the effectiveness of glutathione in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Perlmutter is currently in private practice in Naples, FL.