This comprehensive history of medicine in New York City covers three centuries of medical progress, from colonial times to the present day. The book profiles the doctors, scientists, and medical institutions that have made New York a world leader in medicine, from the founding of the Medical Society of the State of New York in 1807 to the development of cutting-edge treatments for cancer, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases. With its engaging prose and fascinating stories, History of Medicine in New York is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the city of New York. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.