Souhel Najjar | |
---|---|
سهيل نجار | |
Born | |
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. [1] [2] [3] 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. [4]