Jean-Francois Coindet
Jean-François Coindet | |
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| Born | July 12, 1774 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Died | February 11, 1834 (aged 59) Nice, France |
| Education | Edinburgh |
| Known for | Treatment of iodine deficiency |
| Medical career | |
| Profession | Physician |
| Institutions | Geneva Hospital |
| Sub-specialties | Goitre research |
| Awards | Prize of the French Academy of Sciences (1831) |
Jean-François Coindet (July 12, 1774 – February 11, 1834) was a Swiss physician and researcher who is known for introducing iodine as a treatment of goitre.