About Robert Allan, Ph.D.
Robert Allan, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist with practice specialties in cardiac psychology, stress, and anger management. Dr. Allan holds appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychology in Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College and Professional Associate, New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Allan is a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.
Getting Control of Your Anger, his most recent book, was published by McGraw Hill in 2006. Allan’s 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 (APA) in 1996. Dr. Allan has written numerous articles and book chapters in major medical textbooks on the relationship between psychosocial factors and heart disease. Currently, he is completing the second edition of Heart & Mind, which will be published by APA in August 2011.
Dr. Allan was recipient of the 2002 Timothy Jeffrey Award for “outstanding contributions to clinical health psychology” from the APA. He conducted the first stress reduction program for officers and wives 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, performing around the U.S., Europe, and Morocco. Allan is currently working on a crossover CD with noted jazz and classical musicians.
Getting Control of Your Anger, his most recent book, was published by McGraw Hill in 2006. Allan’s 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 (APA) in 1996. Dr. Allan has written numerous articles and book chapters in major medical textbooks on the relationship between psychosocial factors and heart disease. Currently, he is completing the second edition of Heart & Mind, which will be published by APA in August 2011.
Dr. Allan was recipient of the 2002 Timothy Jeffrey Award for “outstanding contributions to clinical health psychology” from the APA. He conducted the first stress reduction program for officers and wives 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, performing around the U.S., Europe, and Morocco. Allan is currently working on a crossover CD with noted jazz and classical musicians.
