Souhel Najjar

Souhel Najjar
سهيل نجار
Born
Damascus
NationalitySyrian-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]

  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.