About

Dr. Pereira earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency in Adult Psychiatry at Columbia University. He went on to complete a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s joint program with Columbia University and Weill Cornell Medicine, where he served as chief fellow.

Dr. Pereira is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is on the faculty at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where he holds the position of Assistant Professor of Clinical 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 and Recognitions

Excellence in Family-Oriented Care Award
Association of Family Psychiatrists

AACAP-SAMHSA Systems of Care Award and Fellowship
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Chief Fellow
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Weill Cornell Medicine
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

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

Psychoanalytic Fellowship
Columbia University Center for Psychoanalytic Training and Research

American Psychiatric Association Foundation Fellowship
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

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Whitaker Scholar in Developmental Neuropsychiatry
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene

Attending Psychiatrist
Bellevue Hospital
Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
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

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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 individuals, couples, and families to achieve meaningful and lasting change.