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]
Sudhir V. Shah | |
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| Born | August 19, 1959 Gujarat, India |
| Occupation(s) | Neurologist Medical academic Writer |
| Known for | Medical writings Writings on Jainism |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
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References
edit- ^ "Department of Neurology". NHL Municipal Medical College. 2016. Archived from the original on 7 February 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ "Sudhir V Shah on Practo". Practo. 2016. Archived from the original on 13 September 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ "Three from Gujarat among Padma awardees". Indian Express. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ "Sehat profile". Sehat. 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ "About Authors". Meditation Must. 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ Sudhir Shah (2016). "Journey to Happiness and Peace" (PDF).
- ^ Sudhir Shah (2016). "The Art and Science of Meditation" (PDF). The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Training. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ Sudhir Shah (2016). "Diseases of The Brain and Nervous System" (PDF). Neurology Centre.
- ^ Sudhir Shah (July 2007). "Jainism: A Super Science". Slide Share.
- ^ "Preface and Contents". Meditation Must. 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 August 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2016.