Sudhir V. Shah | |
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| Born | (1959-08-19)August 19, 1959 (age 65) Gujarat, India |
| Occupation(s) | Neurologist Medical academic Writer |
| Known for | Medical writings Writings onJainism |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Sudhir V. Shah is an Indian neurologist, professor and the head of the department of neurology atSmt. NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad.[1] Holder of an MD in general medicine and a DM in neurology, he is associated with theNeurological 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 andJainism 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 theNational Jain Doctor’s Federation as well as a director of neurosciences atSterling Hospitals[4] and has served as the honorary neurologist to theGovernor of Gujarat.[5] He has written several articles on neurology and spirituality which includeJourney to Happiness and Peace,[6]The Art and Science of Meditation,[7]Diseases of The Brain and Nervous System,[8] andJainism: A Super Science[9] and is a co-author ofMeditation Must, a book detailing the medical aspects ofmeditation.[10] The Government of India awarded him the fourth highest civilian honour of thePadma Shri, in 2016, for his contributions to medical science.[11]
