Dr. Michael A. Perillo

Dr. Michael A. Perillo is a Board Certified orthodontist who is passionate about the orthodontic needs of his patients. “I want to improve the quality of life for my patients by contributing to their sense of well-being and to their development of self-image. I am blessed to have the ability to balance my family life, private practice and teaching responsibilities in a profession I truly cherish.”

Dr. Perillo has been providing exceptional orthodontic care since 1995. He attended Boston College for his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Philosophy. Dr. Perillo continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, receiving his Doctorate of Dental Medicine degree in 1993 and his specialty certificate in Orthodontics in 1995.

His professional memberships include the American Association of Orthodontists (active member/Scientific Lecturer), Mid-Atlantic Society of Orthodontists (active member) and the New Jersey Association of Orthodontists (Treasurer). Dr. Perillo is the Professor/Director of Pre-Doctoral Orthodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and a Faculty Orthodontist at the Hackensack University Medical Center’s Department of Dentistry.

Dr. Perillo has been in the private practice of orthodontics in Hasbrouck Heights since 1999. He, his wife and four children reside in Hasbrouck Heights and are very involved in the community. Dr. Perillo is a member of the Hasbrouck Heights Lions Club and has participated in the Polar Plunge for the last three years – raising over $15,000 for New Jersey Special Olympics.

When not in the office, Dr. Perillo enjoys running and fitness, photography and fishing. He is an avid baseball and football sports fan.