| Souhel Najjar | |
| Native Name: | سهيل نجار |
| Native Name Lang: | ar |
| Birth Place: | Damascus |
| Occupation: | Neurologist and psychologist |
| Nationality: | Syrian-American |
Souhel Najjar (ar|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]