Sudhir V. Shah | |
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Born |
Gujarat, India | August 19, 1959
Occupation(s) | Neurologist Medical academic Writer |
Known for | Medical writings Writings on Jainism |
Awards | Padma Shri |
Sudhir V. Shah is an Indian neurologist, professor and the head of the department of neurology at Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad. [1] Holder of an MD in general medicine and a DM in neurology, he is associated with the Neurological Society of India, Indian Academy of Neurology and Association of Physicians of India as a member. [2] He is known for his research on brain cells and books on neurology and Jainism which have reportedly been sold over 50,000 copies, the earnings of which have been donated to charities. [3] He is a former chairman of the National Jain Doctor’s Federation as well as a director of neurosciences at Sterling Hospitals [4] and has served as the honorary neurologist to the Governor of Gujarat. [5] He has written several articles on neurology and spirituality which include Journey to Happiness and Peace, [6] The Art and Science of Meditation, [7] Diseases of The Brain and Nervous System, [8] and Jainism: A Super Science [9] and is a co-author of Meditation Must, a book detailing the medical aspects of meditation. [10] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of the Padma Shri, in 2016, for his contributions to medical science. [11]
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