Background & Specialties

Board Certification

1984 - American Board of Surgery
1985 - American Board of Plastic Surgery
1989 Certificate of Added Qualifications - Hand Surgery

Professional Background

Vanderbilt University 1972-BA-molecular biology and art history
Brown University 1976 - M.D.
Vanderbilt University-surgery internship, Baylor College of Medicine.-General and vascular surgery residency
Baylor College of Medicine-plastic surgery residency
University of California San Francisco - R K. Davies Hosp-Fellowship in microsurgery
University of Colorado-Fellowship in hand surgery

Teaching Appointments

1989-2006. Dr. Perlman was an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine.

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Perlman has published articles plastic surgery and sports medicine journals on topics such as burn therapy, injuries to gymnasts, congenital hand problems. He is also published articles on sports related facial injuries Speaking Engagements:
Doctor Perlman has presented papers at the American Association of Hand Surgeons, as well as symposiums on sports injuries. He also has a regular weekly talk show on CNN radio in Houston and has been featured on Fox 26 news, the Debra Duncan show, as well as 740 KT RH talk radio.

Hobbies and Interests

Tennis, scuba diving, swimming and photography.