Souhel Najjar

Souhel Najjar
سهيل نجار
Born
Damascus
NationalitySyrian-American
Occupation(s)Neurologist and psychologist

Souhel Najjar (Arabic: سهيل نجار) is a New York-based Syrian-American neurologist considered an expert in the field of epilepsy and encephalopathy, specifically the treatment of encephalitis, especially the relatively new diagnosis of Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.

He rose to fame with his correct diagnosis and successful treatment with Anti-NMDA receptor encephalitisof New York Times journalist Susannah Cahalan who was initially thought to have a mental health illness and she turned this story into a bestseller book, with over 1 million copies sold and translated into over 20 languages, which was then made into an American drama film by Netflix.[1][2][3]

Dr. Najjar was selected as a recipient of the 2022 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "الطبيب السوري سهيل نجار.. كيف أصبح ابن جامعة دمشق أيقونة للطب وحديث الأمريكيين". 21 July 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  2. ^ "Susannah Cahalan: 'What I remember most vividly are the fear and anger'". the Guardian. 13 January 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  3. ^ "Her body was attacking her brain". 29 August 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  4. ^ "EIHS Medalists". Medalists.eihonors.org. Retrieved September 6, 2020.


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