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Dr. Coughlin

A doctor in Leopolis.

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Also known as Dr. Coughlin of Leopolis

First appearance: I

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A red-mustached country doctor from Leopolis who takes his family on a road trip and gossips with fellow physicians about Martin Arrowsmith.
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GSGustaf SondeliusTWTerry WickettBTBert TozerAWAdam WinterMAMartin Arrowsm…DCDr. Coughlin

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