Francis Fontan | |
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| Born | 2 July 1929 |
| Died | 14 January 2018 (aged 88) |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | Developing a surgical treatment for congenital heart disease |
| Awards | Grand Prix scientifique de la Fondation Lefoulon-Delalande (2006) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Cardiothoracic surgery |
| Institutions | Bourdeaux Hospital |
Francis Fontan (2 July 1929 – 14 January 2018) was a French cardiologist and cardiothoracic surgeon best known for developing the Fontan procedure, a surgical procedure used to treat some forms of congenital heart disease.