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Neurosurgeon, Author, Former Presidential Candidate, and Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Dr. Ben Carson
Dr. Ben Carson rose from poverty in Detroit to become one of the world’s most accomplished neurosurgeons, known for pioneering complex surgeries including the separation of conjoined twins. He entered the 2016 presidential race out of a sense of duty, later served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Trump, and is the author of 'Gifted Hands'. His life is marked by a profound personal transformation from a violent youth to a surgeon and public servant guided by faith.
Known For
Separation of conjoined twinsAuthor of Gifted Hands2016 presidential candidateSecretary of Housing and Urban Development
Books
■Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story(1990)