Dr. Michael Perelman, PhD

Director of the Human Sexuality Program at NY Presbyterian Hospital

Dr. Michael Perelman, PhD, is an Emeritus Clinical Professor of Psychiatry.

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Weill Cornell Medicine

Orlando VA Medical Center

Dr. Michael Perelman, PhD, is an Emeritus Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medicine and the former Director of the Human Sexuality Program at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is a recognized authority in the fields of sexual medicine, behavioral health, and psychopharmacology, with decades of clinical and academic experience at one of the nation's leading medical institutions.

Dr. Perelman's career has been distinguished by his contributions to understanding the psychological and physiological dimensions of sexual health, with particular expertise in the intersection of mental health and chronic disease management. His clinical work has informed treatment protocols used across multiple medical specialties, and his research has been widely published in peer reviewed journals.

As a member of the GLP-1.com Medical Review Board, Dr. Perelman brings a unique perspective on the behavioral and psychological aspects of weight management, metabolic health, and GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy. His understanding of how medications affect both physical and mental well being ensures that content reviewed for GLP-1.com accounts for the full patient experience.