About Souhel Najjar
Souhel Najjar was a Syrian and American neurologist, psychologist and researcher.
Souhel Najjar 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 encephalitis of New York Post 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.
Dr. Najjar was selected as a recipient of the 2022 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
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Who was Souhel Najjar?
Syrian American doctor
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Souhel Najjar was born in Damascus.
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Souhel Najjar was a neurologist, psychologist and researcher.
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Souhel Najjar was Syrian and American.
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