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Souhel Najjar, MD, Neurology, New York, NY

SouhelNajjarMDProfessor and Chairman, Neurology

Neurology New York, NY

Epilepsy

Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurology, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Chairman of Neurology, Lenox Hill Hospital. Chairman of Neurology, North Shore University Hospital. Chairman of Neurology, Staten Island University Hospital.

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  • Office

    223 E 34th St
    New York, NY 10016
    Phone+1 646-558-0844

Education & Training

  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Epilepsy, 1993 - 1994
  • NYU Grossman School of Medicine
    NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Neuropathology, 1992 - 1993
  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1989 - 1992
  • New York Downtown Hospital
    New York Downtown HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • Albany Medical Center
    Albany Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1985 - 1988
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1998 - 2025
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1994 - 2010
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1993 - 2003
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1997 - 1999
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1996 - 1998
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • New York's Best Doctors New York Magazine, 2010-2018
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2010-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Meta-analysis of N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies in schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorders  
    Pearlman D, Najjar S, Schizophr Res, 1/2/2014
  • Association between neuroinflammation and white matter pathology in schizophrenia: a systematic review Invited review for special issue on "white matter pathology in s...  
    Najjar S, Pearlman D, Schizophr Res, 1/1/2014
  • Brain biopsy findings link major depressive disorder to neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and neurovascular dysfunction: a case report  
    Najjar S, Pearlman D, Hirsch S, Friedman K, Strange J, Reidy J, Khoukaz M, Ferrell R, Devinsky O, Najjar A, Zagzag D, Biol Psychiatry, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Glial and white matter abnormalities in schizophrenia: systematic review.
    Pearlman D, Najjar S, 15th International Congress on Schizophrenia Research; Schizophr Res, Colorado Springs, CO, 1/1/2015
  • Major depressive disorder and neurovascular unit dysfunction with blood - brain barrier hyperpermeability: A critical analysis of human and experimental data.
    Najjar S, Pearlman D, Devinsky O, Najjar A, Zagzag D, 12th Annual Psychoimmunology Expert Meeting; Neurol Psychiatry Brain Res, Germany, 1/1/2014
  • Circulating N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies in neurological and psychiatric illnesses.
    Steiner J, Ehrenreich H, Najjar S, The 4th Biennial Conference, Schizophr Res, Florence, Italy, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Clinical and Pathological Features of Autoimmune Encephalitis. 
    Manhasset, NY - 1/1/2014
  • Neuropsychiatric Manifestations of Autoimmunity & Malignancy. 
    Manhasset, NY - 1/1/2014
  • Circulating N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antibodies in neurological and psychiatric illnesses. 
    Florence, Italy - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • Northwell Appoints New Chair and Senior Vice President, Neurosurgery
    Northwell Appoints New Chair and Senior Vice President, NeurosurgeryApril 5th, 2021
  • Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan
    Brain on Fire by Susannah CahalanFebruary 13th, 2021
  • Northwell Hospitals Recognized for Outstanding Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes Care
    Northwell Hospitals Recognized for Outstanding Stroke, Type 2 Diabetes CareAugust 17th, 2020
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