Souhel Najjar | |
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سهيل نجار | |
Born | Damascus |
Nationality | Syrian-American |
Occupation(s) | Neurologist and psychologist |
Souhel Najjar (Arabic: سهيل نجار) is a Syrian-American neurologist whose story with Susannah Cahalan turned into an American drama film. He is considered an expert in the field of encephalopathy, specifically the treatment of encephalitis.
He was selected as a recipient of the 2022 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
See also
References
- "الطبيب السوري سهيل نجار.. كيف أصبح ابن جامعة دمشق أيقونة للطب وحديث الأمريكيين". 21 July 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- "Susannah Cahalan: 'What I remember most vividly are the fear and anger'". the Guardian. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- "Her body was attacking her brain". 29 August 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- "EIHS Medalists". Medalists.eihonors.org. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
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