
Dr. Tarique Perera
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
81 Holly Hill Ln Suite 203 Greenwich CT, 06830About
Dr. Perera is a board certified psychiatrist, recognized as a thought leader and expert in psychopharmacology. Additionally, Dr. Perera is world renowned in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). He is the founding president of the Clinical TMS Society, and the first author of the International TMS guidelines. Dr. Perera is a seasoned expert in treating depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, and ADD, among other mental health conditions. Since 2007, he is annually rated one of the Best Psychiatrists in America with proud consistently. Dr. Perera is the Founder and Clinical Director of Contemporary Care, with offices in Greenwich CT, Danbury CT, and Manhattan, NY. Additional TMS locations are in Fairfield, Hamden, and Stamford, CT, Manhasset, Planview, Long Island, and Ludlow, MA. He received his training at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Columbia University and the NY State Psychiatric Institute. He was a research fellow and faculty member at Columbia where he conducted studies on the biology of depression. He has received several grants, awards and has authored many publications. He frequently conducts lectures for other physicians in medication management. In addition, he is an instructor at Columbia's ECT and TMS course. Dr. Perera is now focused on merging his work with the legacy of Dr. Anton Fry, whom he has worked with for the past 18 years to bring comprehensive contemporary solutions to mental health.
Education and Training
Harvard Medical School M.D. 1997
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Internship 1998
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Residency 2001
Board Certification
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional & National Public Speaking -
- Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University -
Awards
- Top Psychiatrist in Connecticut 2016 The Leading Physicians of the World,
- America’s Top Psychiatrists 2015 Consumer Research Council of America
- Travel Fellowship Award 2008 American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
- Frontier Fund Award 2003 New York State Psychiatric Institute
- Lilly Psychiatric Research Fellowship Award 2001 American Psychiatric Association
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Professional Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
- Society for Neuroscience
Internships
- Internal Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Fellowships
- Columbia University Psychiatry
Professional Society Memberships
- American Psychiatric Association
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- His passion for understanding people.
Hobbies / Sports
- Sports, Football
Areas of research
Neurogenesis and the Therapeutic Action of AntidepressantsDevelopment of a Novel Focal Neuropharmacotherapy: FEATEffects of Ziprasidone on Neurogenesis in the Nonhuman Primate: Behavioral CorrelatesNecessity of neurogenesis for antidepressant action: Non-human primate modelHippocampal stem cells and depression - exploring the neurobiology of the antidepressant response The role of endogenous hippocampal stem cells in treating non-human primate models of depression and anxiety.Dr. Tarique Perera's Practice location
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ronald Grant M.D.45 E PUTNAM AVE GREENWICH CT 06830
- Gabriela Hayes67 Holly Hill Lane Greenwich CT 06830
- Dr. Joshua C Pollack M.D.5 Perryridge Rd Greenwich CT 06830
- Dr. William Hampton M.D.38 Lake Ave Greenwich CT 06830
- Dr. Sidney H Hart M.D.282 Railroad Ave Greenwich CT 06830
- Dr. Barbara Kasey Spoonamore M.D.38 Lake Ave Greenwich CT 06830
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670 STONELEIGH AVENUE CARMEL NY 10512NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
300 COMMUNITY DRIVE MANHASSET NY 11030ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL, ROSLYNl
100 PORT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD ROSLYN NY 11576LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTERl
270 - 05 76TH AVENUE NEW HYDE PARK NY 11040STAMFORD HOSPITALl
30 SHELBURNE ROAD STAMFORD CT 6904GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATIONl
5 PERRYRIDGE RD GREENWICH CT 6830