Mark Perl, MD

Surprisingly, not a particularly friendly or understanding fellow

I would give Dr Perl 50 stars. He is an amazing doctor. He understands and assesses the situation as if he had known you for years. His insight is precise and advise is clear and encouraging. You can feel that he really cares, and wants to help, he doesn’t dismiss you hastily the moment the session time is over. If needed he wouldn’t mind to spend more time with you at his own expense. He stands by his patients.
After the sessions with Dr Perl I felt empowered. After the 1^st session I noticed that I was in a good mood upon leaving Dr Perl’s office (it was easy to notice as I hadn’t been in a good mood very often during the past year), but then I realized: I was empowered indeed. It wasn’t just a good mood. It gave me strength and it lasted.
Moreover, Dr Perl gave me the right medication that works and it’s a lot lighter and simpler one and has a lot less side effects than those prescribed by other doctors which didn’t even work (It was 7 – 8 years ago. I haven’t been taking any medications since then since I didn’t believe they could benefit me and learnt too much of the harm they could cause). Dr. Perl persuaded me to try and I’m glad I did. It’s helping me during difficult time. Thank you Dr Perl.

Dr. Perl was very helpful. He made me feel very comfortable, provided me with well-​informed options and had a down to earth way about him that made him easy to talk to. The doctor also has a good sense of humor, which is always a plus for me. Thanks for the guidance, Dr. Perl!

Dr. Perl is a very kind gentleman who genuinely cares about the well being of his patients. He always returns calls promptly. He is highly knowledgable of all medications but mindful not to «overmedicate» if he can help it. He considers all aspects of your life and listens carefully — ever vigilant to help you balance your life.
I feel like he is a partner in my wellness.

I really like dr. perl. he is a wonderful psychiatrist and indeed has a great disposition/​bedside manner. He really listens and provides good insight. He also truly cares.

Six months into treatment with almost no problems, Dr. Perl terminated my treatment saying that I was one of those people who nothing would work for. He refused to talk about it and refused to see me again. During the last two months, he stopped listening to my input on medications he was prescribing, and he refused to discuss alternative solutions that would be beneficial but within his comfort level of treatment. He also seemed underwhelmingly educated on several medications.

I first saw Dr. Mark Perl on Friday, August 5, 2011. Dr. Perl is an incredible human being. He is someone that really wants to help you, he makes one feel at ease. I meditate and I believe in a higher being, I have been praying for guidance to be able to meet a dr. that can help me with the problem of depression, and it seems to me that my prayer has been answered. In the past, I have seen several doctors at different times, but it seems to me that they really did not care about my well being. So, If you need help, Dr. Perl is the man. God Bless

Very easy to talk to and an intent listener, Dr. Perl provides support and feedback that helps me uncover and work through my issues. I would recommend him to my family and friends without hesitation. In addition to leading very fruitful counselling sessions, each time I have left a message for Dr. Perl, he has responded quickly – whether returning my phone call or putting in for a refill of my medication at the pharmacy. (Extra points for this, as this has not been the case with some of the other doctors I have seen). I have been working with Dr. Perl for around a year now and could not be happier with my treatment and progress.
Also, his Financial District location is extremely convenient, as it is easily accessible by BART (around two blocks away from Montgomery St. Station).

Dr. Mark Perl did not feel confident to have me as his patient when I would not take his advice. I would not have sought his services had I known he was not capable of helping me. He was less than empathetic and sympathetic to me and my needs. I regret sharing my personal life issues with him. He has been a disappointment to me as a mental health professional.