Sudhir V. Shah

Sudhir V. Shah
Born (1952-09-14) September 14, 1952
Gujarat, India
Occupation Neurologist
Medical academic
Writer
Known for Medical writings
Writings on Jainism
Awards Padma Shri
Website Official website

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 former 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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References

  1. ↑ "Department of Neurology". NHL Municipal Medical College. 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Sudhir V Shah on Practo". Practo. 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Three from Gujarat among Padma awardees". Indian Express. January 25, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Sehat profile". Sehat. 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  5. ↑ "About Authors". Meditation Must. 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  6. ↑ Sudhir Shah (2016). "Journey to Happiness and Peace" (PDF).
  7. ↑ Sudhir Shah (2016). "The Art and Science of Meditation" (PDF). The Effects of Mindfulness Meditation Training.
  8. ↑ Sudhir Shah (2016). "Diseases of The Brain and Nervous System" (PDF). Neurology Centre.
  9. ↑ Sudhir Shah (July 2007). "Jainism: A Super Science". Slide Share.
  10. ↑ "Preface and Contents". Meditation Must. 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.


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