AIC 2022 | AIC Presenter Bio

Presenter Bio

Adam Perlman MD, MPH, IFMCP

Adam I. Perlman, MD, MPH, is an associate professor and consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Perlman joined the staff of Mayo Clinic in January 2019 as director of Integrative Health and Well-Being for Mayo Clinic Florida. In January 2020, he was named medical director for Employee Well-Being for Mayo Clinic Florida.

Dr. Perlman earned his BA at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He earned his MD at Boston University School of Medicine, where he completed a residency, followed by a research fellowship in general internal medicine and a residency in preventive medicine, and he simultaneously earned a Master of Public Health at Boston University School of Public Health. Dr. Perlman specializes in both integrative and functional medicine. His clinical interests include the applied science and integration of lifestyle, nutrition, complementary medical modalities, and health coaches in treating complex conditions as well as improving patient and employee well-being.

Dr. Perlman’s diverse research interests have focused on osteoarthritis, massage, chronic pain management, health coaching, and resilience. He is frequently invited to give presentations on his work both nationally and internationally and has authored numerous journal articles, book chapters, abstracts, and other written publications. His research has been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and featured in The New York Times.

In addition to his clinical and research activities, Dr. Perlman serves on the Joy Advisory Council and Mental Health Task Force and is chair of the Integrative Medicine and Health Specialty Council. Dr. Perlman is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has also served on many boards and committees for professional organizations. He is a past chair for the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine & Health and currently on the consortium’s Senior Advisory Group.