Paul Reclus (surgeon)
Paul Reclus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 March 1847 Orthez, France |
| Died | 29 July 1914 (aged 67) Paris, France |
| Alma mater | University of Paris |
| Known for | Reclus' disease |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine |
| Institutions | University of Paris |
Jean Jacques Paul Reclus (7 March 1847 – 29 July 1914) was a French physician specializing in surgery. The Reclus' disease is named after him. He was the son of pastor Jacques Reclus and brother of Élie, Élisée, Onésime and Armand Reclus.
He is known for his research of local anesthetics, particularly cocaine.