Adam I Perlman MD MPH, FACP

Complementary and Integrative Medicine

Chief Medical Officer, Pendulum Therapeutics

9889 Gate Pkwy NSTE 303Jacksonville, FL 32246
Phone+1 904-300-2809
Fax+1 904-953-0115

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Summary

Dr. Adam Perlman is an internationally recognized expert in Integrative
and Functional Medicine. He is currently the Chief Medical Officer at
Pendulum Therapeutics, a biotech company focused on the
microbiome and its connection to chronic disease.
He formerly served as the Director of Integrative Health and Wellbeing
at Mayo Clinic, Florida and Medical Director for Employee Wellbeing.
Prior to that, he was Associate Vice President for Health and Wellness
for the Duke University Health System, overseeing Duke Integrative
Medicine and the Duke Diet Center.
Dr. Perlman received his BA from Tufts University and his MD from
Boston University School of Medicine, completing residencies in
Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine as well as a General Internal
Medicine Research Fellowship at Boston Medical Center. He earned an
MPH from the Boston University School of Public Health. He is also
certified in Functional Medicine.
Doctor Perlman has been practicing Integrative and Functional
Medicine for over 25 years at some of the top healthcare systems in the
Country. He specializes in the integration of lifestyle, diet and other
complementary modalities, such as acupuncture or massage, with more
conventional medicine in a whole person approach to treating a wide
variety of conditions, such as chronic pain, gastrointestinal issues, and
autoimmune disease.

Dr. Adam Perlman

Dradamperlman.com Personal website with video blogs on various health related topics.

Education & Training

Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 1996 - 1998
Boston UniversityM.P.H., 1996 - 1998
Boston University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1993 - 1996
Boston University School of MedicineClass of 1994
Tufts UniversityB.A., 1984 - 1988

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2018 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 1998 - 2027
SC State Medical License 2017 - 2027
NC State Medical License 2011 - 2026
GA State Medical License 2022 - 2025
MA State Medical License 1995 - 2008
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016

Clinical Trials

Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
COMPLETED
NA
Exploring Massage Benefits for Arthritis of the Knee
COMPLETED
PHASE2
Exploring Massage Benefits for Arthritis of the Knee
COMPLETED
NA

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Prevalence of Second Victim Experiences in a Cohort of Healthcare Learners and the Impact on Their Well-Being.
Vanessa E Torbenson, Kirsten A Riggan, Cynthia M Stonnington, Lily Huang, Abd Moain Abu Dabrh
Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development. 2025-07-02
1 citations
Determining Patient Panel Size in Primary Care: A Meta-Narrative Review.
Abd Moain Abu Dabrh, Wigdan H Farah, Heidi M McLeod, Parisa Biazar, Arya B Mohabbat
Journal of Primary Care & Community Health. 2025-02-20
Patient Perceptions of an Intervention for Cancer Distress and Traumatic Stress Symptoms: A Qualitative Analysis.
Lori M Rhudy, Kristine A Donovan, Renee Foster, Adam Perlman, Aaron Spaulding
Clinical Nursing Research. 2025-02-01

Journal Articles

Helping People to Self-Actualize: Revising the Role and Goal of our HealthCare System
Perlman A, Explore Journal, 1/1/2017
The Positive Effect of Resilience on Stress and Business Outcomes in Difficult Work Environments
Shatte Andrew, Perlman A, Smith Brad, Lynch Wendy, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1/1/2017
Psychometric Properties of the Intervention Frequency and Cost Survey (IFACS)
Jerger KK, Wolever RQ, Perlman AI, Int J Complement Alt Med, 1/1/2017

Books/Book Chapters

Goldman's Cecil Medicine
Chapter: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Perlman AEditors: Lee Goldman and Andrew Schafer.Elsevier Inc, Philadelphia, PAEdition 25th,2015
meQuilibrium - 14 Days to Cooler, Calmer and Happier
Bruce J, Shatte A, Perlman AHarmony Books, New York, NY2015
Issues and Choices in Clinical Nutrition Practice
Chapter: Complementary Nutrition Therapies: Their Role in Clinical Practices
Page 389 - 403Radler D, Perlman AEditors: A. Bloch, J.O. Maillet, N. Howell, M. Winkler.Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA2007

Abstracts/Posters

Exploring Massage Benefits for Arthritis of the knee (EMBARK): A randomized controlled trial
Perlman A, Keever T, Bechard E, Ali A, Njike V, Pieper C, Dmitrieva N, Luciano A, Rosenberger L, Katz D, OARSI World Congress on Osteoarthritis, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1/31/2016
Understanding the Use and Disclore of Natural Products by Cancer Patients
Kotfila JM, Gould Fogerite S, Parrott JS, Eubanks R, Perlman A, Inegrative Medicine & Health, Las Vegas, NV, 1/17/2016
Eploring Massage Benefits for Arthritis of the Knee (EMBARK)
Perlman A, Gould Fogerite S, Keever T, Bechard E, Jerger K, Ali A, Njike V, Pieper C, Dimitrieva N, Luciano A, Milak C, Carola M, Rosenberger L, Smith G, Katz D, Inegrative Medicine & Health, Las Vegas, NV, 1/17/2016

Lectures

Improving Your Core Leadership Competencies
Las Vegas, NV - 1/17/2016
Integrative Medicine and It's Role in the management of Osteoarthritis
Philadelphia, PA - 1/15/2013
Integrative Health Coaching: The Accumulating Research at Duke IM
Portland, OR - 1/15/2012

Other

Prevalence, Demographics, Usage and Disclosure Patterns of Dietary Supplements Among Cancer Patients
A.W. Michaux, M B. Huhmann, A. Perlman, R. Touger-Decker, D. Rigassio-Radler
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and The Cancer Institute of New Jersey - 1/1/2008
Innovative First Year Curriculum for Core Aspects of Doctoring
Boyd L, Duncan K, Brazeau C, Salas-Lopez D, Perlman A, Family Medicine Digital Resource Library
1/1/2006

Press Mentions

Kambo: The Immunity Boosting Poison Obtained from an Amazonian FrogJanuary 1st, 2021
How to Integrate Work, Home Life During PandemicAugust 14th, 2020
How to Integrate Work, Home Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Video)August 10th, 2020