The investigation of Horace Green

Horace Green is often regarded as the "Father of American Laryngology." Original in his thinking, innovative in his methods, outspoken in support of his views, Green was often violently criticized by his contemporaries. One medical society attempted to force his resignation as a member. In 1855, the New York Academy of Medicine ordered an investigation of Green and his methods. Honest to the core of his being, Green welcomed the investigation and cooperated in every way possible. Although the investigators' findings were inconclusive, time did bring vindication to Green and to some of his views.