Description: (Physician)
William Stokes, an Irish physician, made notable contributions to medicine. He was Regius Professor of Physic at Trinity College Dublin and authored significant works on cardiac and pulmonary diseases, highlighting the importance of clinical examination in diagnosis. Stokes is linked to medical conditions such as Cheyne–Stokes breathing and Stokes–Adams syndrome. His expertise was acknowledged by esteemed organizations like the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Royal Society. He also held leadership roles in the medical field, including serving as President of the Royal Irish Academy.