John Cheyne | |
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Born | 3 February 1777 |
Died | 31 January 1836 | (aged 58)
Nationality | British |
Alma mater | Edinburgh University |
Known for | Cheyne–Stokes respiration |
Scientific career | |
Fields | medicine |
John Cheyne FRSE FKQCPI (3 February 1777 – 31 January 1836) was a British physician, surgeon, Professor of Medicine in the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) and author of monographs on a number of medical topics. He was one of the people to identify Cheyne–Stokes respiration.