Neurology, Nutrition

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a board-certified neurologist and fellow of the American College of Nutrition 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 in Neurology, also at the University of Miami, Dr. Perlmutter entered private practice in Naples, Florida.

Dr. Perlmutter is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions as Harvard University, the University of Arizona, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Columbia University. He has contributed extensively to the world medical literature with publications appearing in The Journal of Neurosurgery, The Southern Medical Journal, Journal of Applied Nutrition, and Archives of Neurology. He is the author of many books, including:The Better Brain Book, Raise a Smarter Child By Kindergarten, Power Up Your Brain: The Neuroscience of Enlightenment, the #1 New York Times Bestseller Grain Brain – The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar – Your Brain’s Silent Killers, New York Times Bestseller The Grain Brain Cookbook, and New York Times Bestseller Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect Your Brain – For Life, 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, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Like with Kelly and Michael, Montel Across America and The CBS Early Show.

The cornerstone of Dr. Perlmutter’s unique approach to neurological disorders is founded in the principles of preventive medicine. He has brought to the public awareness a rich understanding that challenging brain problems including Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, depression, and ADHD may very well be prevented with lifestyle changes including a gluten free, low carbohydrate, higher fat diet coupled with aerobic exercise.

Neurosurgery, Neurological Surgery, Surgery, Neurology, Stroke, Astrocytoma, Spine Surgery, Arteriovenous Malformation, Hydrocephalus, Cerebrovascular Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Brain Aneurysm, Spinal Cord Tumor

Medicine, Public Health, Health Policy, Preventive Medicine, Occupational Health, Quality Improvement, Public Policy, Public Health Policy

Radiology, Medical Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Magnetic Resonance Angiography, Spectroscopy, Clinical Research

Dr. Michael Schar an Assistant Professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Radiology and Radiological Science. Dr. Schar received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland.

Biotechnology, Clinical Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutics