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Ben Carson

Meet Ben Carson, a super-smart doctor who fixed brains and then helped lead a country!

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Key Facts

Born
September 18, 1951.
Known For
Pioneering neurosurgeon and former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Firsts
Youngest chief of pediatric neurosurgery in the U.S. (age 33) and led the first separation of head-joined conjoined twins.
Fun Fact
He was once named one of the nation's 20 foremost physicians and scientists!

The Brain Doctor Who Fixed Super Tricky Problems!

Imagine a doctor who is like a super detective for the brain! That's Ben Carson. He was a neurosurgeon, which means he fixed problems inside people's heads and spines. He was so good, he became the boss of brain doctors for kids when he was only 33 years old! That's younger than most teachers in your school! He helped people with really, really tough brain issues.

Splitting Twins and Saving Babies!

One of the most amazing things Dr. Carson did was help separate twins who were joined together at the back of their heads. It was like a super difficult puzzle! He also did surgery on babies before they were even born! This is called fetal surgery, and it was a brand new idea. He also found new ways to help kids who had too many seizures, which are like sudden body shakes.

From Doctor to Leader!

After being a famous brain doctor, Ben Carson decided to try something new. He started talking about his ideas to lots of people, and soon, he was running to be the President of the United States! Even though he didn't win, he became a very important person in the government. He was in charge of helping people find safe and good places to live.

Super Smart and Super Honored!

Because he was such a brilliant doctor, Ben Carson got lots of awards and special degrees. He was even called a 'Living Legend' by a big library! He wrote many books about his work and inspired many people. He showed everyone that with hard work and smart thinking, you can do amazing things.

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