The physician in the late 1700s who induced a hypnotic state in his patients to cure them of their physical and psychological problems, but who later fell into disrepute, was:

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The physician who induced a hypnotic state in his patients in the late 1700s was Franz Anton Mesmer. He used a technique called "animal magnetism" which involved using magnets to realign the energy flow in the patient's body. Mesmer's practices were later debunked and he fell into disrepute.

The Physician in the Late 1700s Who Induced a Hypnotic