Perlmutter Health Center

David Perlmutter MD, FACN

Commons Medical and Surgical Centre
800 Goodlette Road, Suite 270
Naples, Florida 34102
(239) 649-7400
Dr. Perlmutter
David Perlmutter, MD, FACN
Board-Certified Neurologist
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PRESENTATIONS
  1. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior Communicating-Recurrent Artery Complex. Joint Meeting on Stroke and Cerebral Circulation, February 1976, Dallas, Texas.
  2. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior Communicating-Recurrent Artery Complex. Surgical Forum, American College of Surgeons, August 1976, Chicago, Illinois.
  3. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior Communicating-Recurrent Artery Complex. Eastern Student Research Forum, February 1979, Miami, Florida.
  4. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery. Presented at the 1980 Eastern Student Research Forum, February 1980, Miami, Florida.
  5. The Use of Intraoperative Ultrasound in Spinal Surgery, Poster Presentation at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Meeting, April 1983. Barth A. Green, MD and David Perlmutter, MD, FACN.
  6. Neurological Consequences of Silicone Exposure presented at Breast Implants, Medical and Legal Updates presented by Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center, May 1994.
  7. Nutritional Influences in Neurological Diseases presented at American Holistic Medical Association 19th Annual Scientific Conference, May, 1996, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  8. Nutritional Influences on Disease, presented at Suncoast Pulmonary Symposium, September 19, 1996, Captiva, FL.
  9. Nutritional Influences in Neurological Disease presented at The Twenty First Annual Seminar in Family Practice, October 25, 1996, Sanibel Island, Florida.
  10. Nutritional Influences on Neurological Disease presented at The American College for Advancement in Medicine fall convention, November 3, 1996, Palm Springs, CA.
  11. New Perspectives in Neurodegenerative Disorders, presented at the 1997 HealthComm Seminar Series, February 22, 1997, Orlando, Florida.
  12. Therapeutic Advances in Neuro-degenerative Disease, presented at The Fourth International Symposium on Functional Medicine, May 16, 1997, Aspen, Colorado.
  13. Advanced Workshop: Modifying Genetic Expression in Neurological Disease, presented at The Fourth International Symposium on Functional Medicine, May 16, 1997, Aspen, Colorado.
  14. A Unified Theory of Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists Sixth Annual Scientific Symposium, August 29, 1997, Orlando, Florida.
  15. Nutritional Influences on Neurologic Disease, presented at the National Nutritional Foods Association Southeast Regional Conference, September 14, 1997, Orlando, FL.
  16. Nutritional Influences on Neurologic Disease, presented at the First Annual Functional Medicine Sunshine Conference, November 8, 1997, Naples, Florida.
  17. The Role of Environmental Toxins in Neurologic Disorders, presented at The 32nd Annual Conference of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, October 25, 1997, La Jolla, California.
  18. Modulation of the NMDA Receptor in Neurodegenerative Diseases, presented at The First Annual Functional Medicine Sunshine Conference, November 8, 1997, Naples, Florida.
  19. New Perspectives in Multiple Sclerosis Therapy, presented to the Canadian MS Society (Keynote Address), November 15, 1997, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
  20. Complementary Medicine in Neurologic Disease, presented at The American Holistic Medical Association Annual Meeting, April, 1998, Kansas City, MO.
  21. Holistic Approaches to Neurologic Disease (Moderator - Panel Discussion), American Holistic Medical Association Annual Meeting, April, 1998, Kansas City, MO.
  22. Nutrition and the Brain, presented at NNFA (National Nutritional Foods Association) Midwest Regional Conference, May 15, 1998, Chicago, IL.
  23. The Flawed Philosophy of Modern Medicine (Keynote Address), presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease, November 7, 1998, Sydney, Australia.
  24. The Role of Free Radicals and Hepatic Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease, November 7, 1998, Sydney, Australia.
  25. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease, November 8, 1998, Sydney, Australia.
  26. Nutritional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease, November 8, 1998, Sydney, Australia.
  27. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - Innovative Therapy in Stroke Recovery & MS, presented at The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) conference on Nutritional Influences in Neurologic Disease, November 8, 1998, Sydney, Australia.
  28. The Flawed Philosophy of Modern Medicine, presented at Functional Medicine '98, November 12, 1998, Auckland City, New Zealand.
  29. The Role of Free Radicals and Hepatic Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at Functional Medicine '98, November 12, 1998, Auckland City, New Zealand.
  30. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at Functional Medicine '98, November 13, 1998, Auckland City, New Zealand.
  31. Innovative Therapy in Stroke Recovery and Multiple Sclerosis, presented at Functional Medicine '98, November 13, 1998, Auckland City, New Zealand.
  32. Nutritional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases, presented at Functional Medicine '98, November 13, 1998, Auckland City, New Zealand.
  33. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Stroke Recovery, presented at the American College for Advancement in Medicine Fall Convention, 1998, Phoenix, Arizona.
  34. Nutritional Influences in Neurological Disease, presented at the SOHO EXPO, December 4, 1998, Orlando, Florida.
  35. New Advances in Nutritional Neurology, presented at the National Nutritional Foods Association Southwest Division (NNFA), February 6, 1999, Ft. Worth, Texas.
  36. New Advances in Nutritional Neurology, presented at the National Nutritional Foods Association Southeast Region, (NNFA), May 1, 1999, Asheville, North Carolina.
  37. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at AHMA 22nd Annual Conference, May 6, 1999, Washington, D.C.
  38. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, presented at ACAM's Spring Conference, May 8, 1999, Orlando, Florida.
  39. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease Workshop, presented at ACAM's Spring Conference, May 8, 1999, Orlando, Florida.
  40. Nursing Implications of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, presented at the Licensed Practical Nurses Association of Florida, Inc. 49th Annual Conference, May 14, 1999, Ft. Myers, Florida.
  41. Continuing Education Seminar for Health Practitioners presented at the Sixth International Symposium on Functional Medicine, May 24, 1999, Tucson, Arizona.
  42. Tape Presentation for Functional Medicine Update, May, 1999, Institute for Functional Medicine, Gig Harbor, Washington.
  43. Functional Considerations in Brain Aging, presented at American College for Advancement in Medicine - Advanced Anti-aging Workshop, October 27, 1999, Reno Nevada.
  44. Functional Considerations in Anti-Aging at the annual meeting of the American College for Advancement in Medicine, Reno, NV, October 28th. Telephone 1-800-532-3688
  45. The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases - Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, November 1999, Gig Harbor, Washington.
  46. Case Management in Neurodegenerative Diseases - Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, November 1999, Gig Harbor, Washington.
  47. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease (guest instructor), Institute for Functional Medicine. Gig Harbor Washington, November 5th, 1999.
  48. The Role of Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Diseases - Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, February 2000, Gig Harbor, Washington.
  49. Case Management in Neurodegenerative Diseases - Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, February 2000, Gig Harbor, Washington.
  50. Effect of Environmental Toxins in Neurological Disorders, American Academy of Osteopathy, Cleveland, Ohio, March 25, 2000.
  51. Bioenergetic Considerations in Neurodegenerative Disease, 7th International Symposium on Functional Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 24, 2000.
  52. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases - Workshop, 7th International Symposium on Functional Medicine, Scottsdale, Arizona, May 26, 2000.
  53. Protocols for Treatment of Neurologic Disorders”. Great Lakes College of Clinical Medicine Conference. Pittsburgh, PA. September 15, 2000.
  54. An Overview of the Role of Stress in Chronic Diseases and Aging. 35th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Hilton Head Island, SC. September 28, 2000.
  55. Powerful Nutritional Therapies to Mitigate Neuroinflammatory Disorders, The Theron G. Randolph Lecture, 35th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Hilton Head, SC. September 28, 2000.
  56. Advanced Anti-Aging Workshop “ACAM”. Salt Lake City, Utah. October 24-25, 2000.
  57. “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice”, Institute for Functional Medicine, Inc. Gig Harbor, WA. November 19, 2000.
  58. “Holistic Medical Treatment for Alzheimer’s, MS, and Parkinson’s Disease, Patients”. American Board of Holistic Medicine Board Review Course. Denver, Colorado. December 6, 2000.
  59. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, The Eighth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, British Columbia. May 25, 2001.
  60. Stress, Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders, The Eighth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, British Columbia. May 26, 2001.
  61. Leading Edge Therapies for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Presented at the WOR Radio Annual Health Expo. Long Island, New York. June 24, 2001.
  62. Healing Our Minds, Sponsored by Munson Healthcare Integrative Medicine at Dennos Museum. Traverse City, Michigan. November 1, 2001.
  63. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, sponsored by Munson Healthcare Integrative Medicine at Munson Medical Center. Traverse City, Michigan. November 2, 2001.
  64. Holistic Perspectives in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease, sponsored by The American Board of Holistic Medicine and the University of Minnesota. November 4, 2001.
  65. Functional Therapeutics in Neuroinflammatory Diseases, Sponsored by the Institute of Functional Medicine. Presented at the Sheraton Ferncroft. Danvers, MA. November 9, 2001.
  66. New Concepts in Neuroinflammatory Disease. Presented at Thorne Research, Inc. Annual Symposium. Seattle, Washington. March 16, 2002.
  67. Stress, Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders, The Denham Harmon Annual Lecture. Presented at the American College for Advancement in Medicine – Spring Conference. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. May 18, 2002.
  68. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disorders Workshop Presented at the American College for Advancement in Medicine – Spring Conference. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. May 18, 2002.
  69. The Basic Science of Neurodegenerative Disease. Presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida May 26, 2002.
  70. An Overview of Functional Neurology The Linus Pauling Lecture. Presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. May 29, 2002.
  71. Integrative Approaches to Neurodegenerative Diseases. Visiting Professor. Program in Integrative Medicine – University of Arizona, October 10, 2003.
  72. Therapeutic Utilization of Essential Fatty Acids. 1st International Conference on the Integrative Medical Approach to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. Tempe, Arizona. October 11, 2003.
  73. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders. 1st International Conference on the Integrative Medical Approach to the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. Tempe, Arizona. October 11, 2003.
  74. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders. 11th International Congress on Anti-Aging and Biomedical Technologies. Las Vegas, Nevada. December 13, 2003.
  75. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease, 1st Annual Integrative Medicine Conference and Natural Healthcare Expo. Miami Beach, Florida. April 2, 2004.
  76. Brain on Fire-The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases, NW Naturopathic Physician’s Convention. Portland, OR. April 17, 2004.
  77. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders. OAND Conference 2004. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. May 1, 2004.
  78. The Brain at Risk in the Diabetic Patient, The 11th International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, Canada. May 13, 2004.
  79. Functional Interventions in the Diabetic Brain, The 11th International Symposium on Functional Medicine. Vancouver, Canada. May 13, 2004.
  80. The Role of Inflammation in Brain Degeneration, The 12th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine 2004. Chicago, Illinois. August 22, 2004.
  81. Nutritional Modification of Inflammatory Mediators in Neurodegenerative Conditions, Symposium on Advances in Clinical Nutrition, American College of Nutrition 45th Annual Meeting. Long Beach, California. October 2, 2004.
  82. Nutrition and Exercise in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Moderator, Panel Discussion, Symposium on Advances in Clinical Nutrition, American College of Nutrition 45th Annual Meeting. Long Beach, California. October 2, 2004.
  83. New Research on the Benefits of Fish Oil for Brain Longevity, Natural Products Expo East 2004. Washington, D.C. October 16, 2004.
  84. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders, American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Hilton Head, S.C. October 28, 2004.
  85. Innovative Approaches to Challenging Neurological Disorders, American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Las Vegas, NV. December 2, 2004.
  86. Functional Medicine-Panel Speaker, CAM Expo 2005, New York, NY February 13, 2005.
  87. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disorders, CAM Expo 2005, New York, NY. February 13, 2005.
  88. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disease, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Chicago, IL, July 17, 2005.
  89. Practical Approaches to Anti-oxidant Therapy in Neurodegenerative Disease, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Chicago, IL, July 17, 2005.
  90. The Role of Stress in Neurodegenerative Disease Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Chicago, IL, July 17, 2005.
  91. The Brain at Risk in the Diabetic Patient, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Chicago, IL, July 17, 2005.
  92. Laboratory Evaluations in Neurologic Disease, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Chicago, IL, July 17, 2005.
  93. The Brain at Risk in the Diabetic Patient, Symposia Medicus, Marco Island, FL, October 8, 2005.
  94. Inflammation in Brain Aging and Neurodegenerative Diseases, XII International Congress on Anti-Aging Medicine 2005, A4M, Las Vegas, NV, December 11, 2005.
  95. Functional Medicine Roundtable, CAM Expo East, New York, NY, March 3, 2006.
  96. Brain Preservation and Regeneration, CAM Expo East, New York, NY, March 5, 2006.
  97. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders and Current Concepts in Neuroregeneration, PCCA International Compounding Seminar, Houston, TX, March 11, 2006.
  98. Functional Approaches to Neurodegenerative Disorders, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006.
  99. The Role of Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006.
  100. Mitochondrial Dysfunction - Its Role in Neurodegenerative Disorders, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Orlando, FL, April 6, 2006.
  101. Fundamentals to the Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, also Targeting Inflammation and Free Radicals in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Fifth International Symposium on Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Ft Lauderdale, FL, July 20, 2006.
  102. A Better Brain-Alzheimer's Disease is Preventable, Sixth Annual Summer Health Symposium Aspen Center for Integral Health, Aspen, CO, July 26, 2006.
  103. Reducing the Damaging Effects of a Hostile Cerebral Environment, True North 2006 Annual Conference Scarborough, ME, October 14, 2006.
  104. Optimizing Brain Health and Function, Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group - Quality of Life Seminar, Naples, FL, January 14, 2007
  105. Learning & the Brain Conference, Educational Conference for Harvard University's Mind, Brain & Education Program, SDP at Yale University Child Study Center, UCSB Neuroscience Institute, and the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, Boston, MA, April 28 - May 1, 2007
    106. A Complementary Approach to Neurology, 4th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update, Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, San Diego, CA, January 20, 2007.
  106. Brain Preservation and Functional Enhancement, The Coudert Institute, Palm Beach, FL, February 2, 2007.
  107. Speaker-Instructor, Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Functional Medicine, Kissimmee, FL, April 25, 2007.
  108. Raising a Smarter Child by Kindergarten, Learning & the Brain Conference Harvard University Graduate School of Education Mind, Brain & Education Program, Boston, MA - April 29, 2007
  109. The Brain Opportunity, Nutrition Business Journal Newport Summit, 10th Annual Nutrition & Natural Products Industry Leaders Retreat Dana Point, CA - July 20, 2007
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JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
  1. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Anterior Cerebral-Anterior Communicating-Recurrent Artery Complex. David Perlmutter and Albert L. Rhoton, MD, J. Neurosurgery, Vol. 45, September, 1976.
  2. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery. David Perlmutter and Albert L. Rhoton, MD, J. Neurosurgery, Vol. 49, August, 1978.
  3. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Circle of Willis. A.L. Rhoton, MD, N. Saeki, MD, D. Perlmutter, Rand (ed.) Microneurosurgery, 2nd Edition, C.V. Mosby, St. Louis, 1978, pp 278-310.
  4. Microsurgical Anatomy of Common Aneurysm Sites. Albert L. Rhoton, MD, Naokatsu Saeki, MD, David Perlmutter, Arnold Zeal, MD Clinical Neurosurgery, Vol. 28, pp 248-306, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1979.
  5. Microsurgical Anatomy of Anterior Communicating Artery Aneurysms, Albert L. Rhoton, Jr., David Perlmutter, Neurological Surgery, University of Florida Health Center, Gainesville, Florida 32610, Neurological Research, Volume 2, Number 3-4, pp 217-251.
  6. Fungal Infections of the Brain: An Increasing Threat -Cerebral Aspergillosis, Case Report. Irwin Perlmutter, MD, David Perlmutter, B.A., Phineas J. Hyams, MD, Southern Medical Journal, Vol. 73, No. 4, April 1980.
  7. Microsurgical Anatomy of Anterior Communicating Aneurysms, Albert Rhoton, MD, David Perlmutter, Neurological Research, Vol. 2, No. 3-4, Crane, Russak & Company, Inc., 1980.
  8. "Hidden" Discs and Computerized Tomography, David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, Richard E. Smith, MD, and Irwin Perlmutter, MD, Southern Medical Journal, Vol.78, November, '85.
  9. Spinal Myoclonus Associated With HTLV III/LAV Infection. Joseph R. Berger, MD, Andrea Bender, MD, Lionel Resnick, MD, David Perlmutter, MD, FACN Archives of Neurology, Vol. 43, No. 11, pp 1203-1204, November, 1986.
  10. The Management of Coma and Cerebral Edema. David Perlmutter, MD, FACN and Joseph Berger, MD and Laurence B. Gardner, MD (ed.). Acute Internal Medicine, The Medical Examination Publishing Co., New Hyde Park, New York, 1987.
  11. Nutritional Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis, Holistic Medicine, David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, Summer, 1992, pp. 15 and 16.
  12. Multiple Sclerosis & Nutritional Therapy, Townsend Letter for Doctors, David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, April 1993, pp. 304 and 305.
  13. Organochlorines, Breast Cancer, and GATT, (Letter to the Editor), Journal of the American Medical Association, April 20, 1994, Vol. 271, No. 15.
  14. Lou Gehrig's Disease, New Progress in the Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Townsend Letter for Doctors, December 1994, #137, pp. 1374-1376.
  15. Parkinson's Disease - New Perspectives, Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients, January, 1997, pp 48-50.
  16. New Hope in Post-Polio Syndrome, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, December 1999, pp.106-108.
  17. Functional Therapeutics in Neurodegenerative Disease, Journal of Applied Nutrition, Volume 51, Number 1:3-13, 1999.
  18. ASK THE DOCTOR featuring David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, MS Focus, Vol 2, Issue 1, Winter 2000.
  19. New Advances in Parkinson's Disease, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, July, 2001: 52-57.
  20. Perlmutter, D., Multiple Sclerosis - Functional Approaches. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients 244: 66-74; November 2003.
  21. CAM Use Among MS Patients, The Integrative Medicine Consult, June 2000, Volume 2, Number 6.
PUBLICATIONS
  1. Alternative Medicine Gains in Popularity, Natural Awakenings March 1999, pp. 18-19.
  2. What's Causing Your Headache? How To Identify And Eliminate Migraine Triggers, Health & Healing Wisdom, Spring, 1999, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. 19-29.
  3. Brain Tumors: Are You Talking Yourself To Death? The Hidden Dangers Of Hand-Held Cellular Telephones, Health & Healing Wisdom, Summer, 1999, Vol.25, No. 2, pp.18-21.
  4. Parkinson's Disease-Treat the Fire, Not the Smoke. Alive Magazine, pp. 56-59; July 2004.
  5. Anti-aging Therapeutics Volume VIII Chapter 26-The Role of Inflammation In Neurodegenerative Disorders A4M Publications, 2006.
BOOKS
  1. LifeGuide, Volume I - Your Guide to a Longer and Healthier Life
    ISBN 0-9635874-0-4, LifeGuide Press, 1993.
  2. BrainRecovery.com
    ISBN 0-9635874-1-2, Perlmutter Health Center, 2000.
  3. The Better Brain Book, David Perlmutter, MD and Carol Colman.
    ISBN 1-57322-278-X Riverhead Press, New York, August 2004.
  4. Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten, David Perlmutter, MD, FACN and Carol Colman. September 2006.
  5. Food Cures-Breakthrough Nutritional Prescriptions, Reader’s Digest-Chief Consultant
    ISBN 978-0-7621-0730-8, The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc., 2007
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