Otto Frank (physiologist)

Otto Frank
Born21 June 1865
Died12 November 1944 (1944-11-13) (aged 79)
Munich, Germany
Known forFrank–Starling law of the heart, Windkessel effect
Scientific career
Fieldsphysiology, cardiology

Otto Frank (21 June 1865 – 12 November 1944) was a Grand Duchy of Hesse born medical doctor and physiologist who made contributions to cardiac physiology and cardiology. The Frank–Starling law of the heart is named after him and Ernest Starling.