Dr. Perera is the founder and clinical director of Contemporary Care, a cutting-edge psychiatric group practice offering both traditional and novel treatments. Trained at Harvard Medical School and completing his residency at the New York Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, Dr. Perera is considered a leader in pioneering and advancing mental health initiatives.
Dr Perera is one of the leading TMS practitioners in the world and is the founding president of the International Clinical TMS Society, and is the first author of “TMS Guidelines” published by the society in 2016.
Dr. Perera was also one of the early adopters of offering Ketamine therapy. Contemporary Care is one of the most experienced practices offering Spravato, an intranasal ketamine therapy. Dr. Perera is a valued member of Jannsen’s Advisory Board.
Dr. Perera trained at Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at the New York Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University. After his residency, Dr. Perera was a Research Fellow, and then became an Assistant Professor at Columbia University conducting research on the neurobiological mechanisms of Major Depression. His work, for which he received several awards and grants, demonstrated that stimulation of new neurons in the hippocampus was critical for treating depression.
Next Dr. Perera founded Contemporary Care Centers a multidisciplinary cutting edge psychiatric group practice. CCC offers both traditional and novel treatments that include Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and ketamine therapy.
Dr. Perera is one of the leading TMS practitioners in the world. He became involved in the early research on TMS therapy in psychiatric disorders at Columbia University. He was the founding president of the international Clinical TMS society and first author of “TMS Guidelines” published by the society in 2016.
In addition, CCC is one of the first practices to offer both intravenous and intranasal ketamine therapy. Dr. Perera is highly experienced in Spravato treatment and is a member of Jannsen’s Advisory Board.
Dr. Perera is considered a “thought leader’ in psychopharmacology. He has taught psychopharmacology to residents and medical practitioners at Columbia University and continues to teach at Columbia ECT and TMS course. He is adept in all aspects of psychiatry including psychotherapy and is annually named one of America’s Top Psychiatrists.
At Contemporary Care, we’re more than a team—we’re a family. Our exceptional group of mental health professionals combines clinical expertise with heartfelt empathy, creating a supportive environment where your well-being is our top priority.
We believe in a collaborative approach, bringing together diverse specialists to ensure comprehensive care. Our commitment to the Bio-Psycho-Social model means we address every aspect of your health—mental, emotional, and social—for holistic healing.
Led by board-certified doctors from the American College of Psychiatry and Neurology, our team is dedicated to partnering with you on your journey to mental wellness.
As one of the largest private practices in the Northeast, we have assembled a dedicated, well-trained staff that has been stratified into several separate but well-integrated departments to assist with all administrative needs. We appreciate that having administrative assistance is a vital component of the Contemporary Care experience. We have spared nothing in creating a well-oiled machine to provide our patients with a seamless service that minimizes the delays and frustrations of modern outpatient care. Our high morale and team atmosphere have been key to our success.
Just as a toothache cannot wait for relief, psychological pain cannot wait; every minute feels like an hour. Here at CC, we pride ourselves on getting patients within 24-72 hours of calling. We realize the importance of getting new patient appointments on time. Our dedicated scheduling desk will match patients with the appropriate clinician faster than any other practice in the area.
While most providers are moving towards the fee-for-service model, we are one of the few practices that allow patients to use their insurance to see highly skilled clinicians. We take most insurances, including Medicare. Our experienced billing department is especially adept at dealing with all insurance and billing-related issues.
We have multiple staff members whose sole job is to ensure that prescription refills are provided quickly and efficiently.
In this age, insurance is making it increasingly complex to get medications approved. We have a brilliant PA desk that works its magic to get PA authorizations for medications most seamlessly. We also provide sample medications when available to bridge the gap until approval of PAs.
As one of the largest ketamine (Spravato) and TMS practices in the nation, we are second to none in getting TMS and ketamine approved for our patients. Our specialized team has developed important relationships with all insurances to get approval in situations where others fail, and to do so faster than most.
Complications are rare in our well-oiled machine, but if they do occur, our management team is ready and eager to lend a helping hand. Suffering from psychiatric troubles is a heavy burden. The last thing our patients need is to be entwined in bureaucratic entanglements. Our goal is to make the CC experience as smooth and pleasant as possible. Our staff is committed to making this journey as easy as possible.
Are you a passionate Psychiatric MD, APRN, PA, or Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact? Contemporary Care is seeking exceptional clinicians to join our team!.
Innovative, Collaborative Culture
Join a growing network of caring professionals who value teamwork. Our collaborative model ensures you’re supported by a diverse group of experts—so you can deliver the highest quality behavioral health care.
Hybrid Work Model
Enjoy the flexibility of working both in-office and virtually—perfect for balancing clinical work with professional development, personal obligations, or remote consultations.
Supportive Environment
We invest in your success. Benefit from weekly peer supervision, continuing education, and access to cutting-edge treatments like TMS, ketamine, esketamine, and emerging medications.
Leading-edge Practice
Our board-certified psychiatric leadership sets high standards in evidence-based, holistic care. You’ll practice within a Bio‑Psycho‑Social framework addressing the whole patient, backed by institutional and faculty-level research experience.
