John S. Meyer
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John S. Meyer | |
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| Born | 1924 England |
| Died | 17 February 2011 |
| Education | Trinity College Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University Yale School of Medicine Harvard Medical School |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Sub-specialties | Neurology |
| Awards | Harold G. Wolff Award (x 3) Mihara International Award for Stroke Research |
John Stirling Meyer, M.D. (1924–2011) was an American doctor, known for his work in neurology. He served in the United States Navy at the Naval Hospital Yokosuka Japan, where he conducted research on head injuries on veterans of World War II and the Korean War. In 1957, he became the founding professor and Chairman of Neurology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Later, he became the Chairman of Neurology of Baylor College of Medicine. He also served as the Chairman of the President's Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer and Stroke.