Robert Allan, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with practice specialties in cardiac psychology, and stress and anger management.  Dr. Allan holds appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Assistant Attending Psychologist in Psychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital.  Dr. Allan is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine. 

“Getting Control of Your Anger,” Dr. Allan’s most recent book, was published by McGraw Hill in February 2006.  His previous book, co-authored and co-edited with cardiologist Stephen Scheidt, M.D., “Heart & Mind: the Practice of Cardiac Psychology,” was published by the American Psychological Association in 1996.  Dr. Allan has also published numerous articles and book chapters in major medical texts on the relationship between psychosocial factors and heart disease.  Currently, he is at work on Volume II of “Heart & Mind.”  

Dr. Allan’s was recipient of the 2002 Timothy Jeffrey Award for “outstanding contributions to clinical health psychology” from the American Psychological Association.       He also led the first stress reduction program at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.  Dr. Allan had an extensive interview about anger management with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America.  He has served as media “stress expert” for Weill Cornell - New York Presbyterian Hospital, appearing on the Today Show as well as numerous other news programs.

Robert Allan received his Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology from New York University and his Bachelors degree from Queens College of the City University of New York.  He has also studied at the Juilliard School and worked as a professional pianist and keyboard player for many years.          

Contact me at:     cardiacpsych@msn.com