Gregory Pelton, M.D.

Gregory Pelton, M.D. has extensive work experience in the field of psychiatry and neurology. Gregory started their career in 1994 as a Research Fellow and Instructor in Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. In this role, they focused on mood disorders, cognitive function, and the mind-body connection.

In 1997, Dr. Pelton joined New York State Psychiatric Institute as a Research Scientist. Gregory served as the principal investigator or co-investigator on various research protocols sponsored by the NIH and industry. Gregory'sareas of focus included pathophysiology, neurobiology, and clinical treatment in patients with adult major depression, late-life depression, and patients at risk for dementia. Gregory also studied behavioral management strategies for patients with dementia and the interface between depression and memory problems.

At the same time, in 1997, Dr. Pelton also became an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neurology at Columbia University, College of P & S. In this role, their work encompassed research, education, and clinical care. Gregory'sresearch primarily involved understanding mood disorders, cognitive decline in aging, and the mind-body connection, particularly the role of the immune system in affecting affective disorders and the risk of dementia. Gregory also conducted clinical trials focused on new treatments for neuropsychiatric consequences of dementia and mood disorders in aging.

Most recently, in 2015, Dr. Pelton became the Chief Medical Officer at ICmed, LLC, a Baltimore mHealth company. Gregory'sresponsibilities included orchestrating the integration of medical knowledge and best practices into the educational component of the ICmed mobile app, aligning health data sources with the platform interface, supervising outreach to health industry personnel, and ensuring quality assurance of patient-centered user engagement.

Overall, Dr. Gregory Pelton has a diverse background in psychiatric and neurological research, education, and clinical care with a focus on mood disorders, cognitive function, and the mind-body connection.

Gregory Pelton, M.D. completed their education at various prestigious institutions. In 1978, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh. Gregory then enrolled in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, where they earned their MD degree. Afterward, from 1986 to 1990, they pursued advanced studies specializing in Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurology at the same institution. Following this, Gregory attended Yale University School of Medicine for a Psychiatry Residency Program, which they completed from 1990 to 1994, resulting in their Board Certification in Psychiatry & Neurology. Although the provided information lacks details about additional certifications, Gregory Pelton, M.D. has acquired the title of Physician & Surgeon.