Dr. Robert Ossoff

Join us in the journey of the legend as he gives us insights into his life and his achievements. Join us to be inspired by one of the best physicians in his field.

Most known for being the first Maness Professor and chair of Otolaryngology and for his role in founding the Vanderbilt Voice Center in 1991, Dr. Ossoff has held an array of positions since he joined Vanderbilt’s faculty in July 1986, including the first director for the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, associate vice chancellor for Health Affairs, chief of staff for Vanderbilt University Adult Hospital, assistant vice chancellor of Compliance and Corporate Integrity and executive medical director for the Vanderbilt Voice Center. He was also highly involved with the creation of the Free Electron Laser Center at Vanderbilt University, bringing with him knowledge he gained during his residency and faculty appointment at Northwestern University in Chicago.

Dr. Ossoff will be joined by Dr. Michael Johns, Director, USC Voice Center, Dr, Albert Merati, Chief of Laryngology, UW Medicine’s Head and Neck Surgery Center, and Dr. Gaelyn Garrett, Professor and Vice-Chair, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.