About

Dr. Pereira earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry at Columbia University. He is currently in the final year of a two-year fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s joint program with Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medicine, where he serves as chief fellow.

Dr. Pereira is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is on the faculty at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine, where he serves as a clinical instructor in psychiatry.

He has authored and contributed to academic journals and textbooks, focusing on autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental conditions. He has presented his work at international, national, and local conferences. As a clinician, he integrates academic expertise into practice to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care.

Select Awards

Excellence in Family-Oriented Care Award
Association of Family Psychiatrists

Graduate Staff of the Month
New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

American Psychiatric Association Foundation Fellow
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry APAF Fellowship

Eliot Stellar Award
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Edward N. Pugh, Jr. Award
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

Experience

Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry
New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Current
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Weill Cornell Medicine

Residency in Adult Psychiatry
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Columbia University Medical Center

Doctor of Medicine
Harvard Medical School

Bachelor of Arts
Biological Basis of Behavior
University of Pennsylvania

Clinical Approach

Dr. Pereira approaches each person’s journey through a developmental lens, acknowledging the critical role of life stages in shaping mental health. Utilizing his training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, he emphasizes understanding the unique interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors across the lifespan tailoring care to support growth and resilience at every developmental stage.

In therapy, Dr. Pereira incorporates a psychodynamic approach, exploring the emotional and relational patterns that influence a patient’s thoughts, behaviors, and experiences. By fostering insight into past experiences, he empowers patients to achieve meaningful and lasting change.