Dr. Eben Alexander, the neurosurgeon who awoke from a coma
Dr. Eben Alexander is a neurosurgeon, author, and public speaker who is known for his compelling story of near-death experience (NDE) and subsequent spiritual awakening. Born in December 1953, Dr. Alexander grew up in a family of physicians and was drawn to the field of medicine from a young age. He went on to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received his undergraduate degree, and later earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. After completing his training, Dr. Alexander established a successful neurosurgical practice, where he became an expert in the field of spinal neurosurgery. He was highly regarded by his peers, patients, and the medical community, and he remained dedicated to his work for many years. However, in 2008, everything changed for Dr. Alexander when he contracted meningitis, which led to a severe form of bacterial meningitis. Despite the best efforts of his medical team, Dr. Alexander fell into a coma, and his