Dale Rice MD

Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Professor of Otolaryngology, USC School of Medicine

1450 San Pablo StSte 5100Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone+1 323-442-5790
Fax+1 323-442-5820

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Summary

Dr. Dale Rice is an Otolaryngologist based in Los Angeles, CA, with subspecialization in rhinology and sinus surgery. He completed his medical education and residency at the University of Michigan, finishing in 1976. Dr. Rice is experienced in treating conditions such as leukoplakia, head and neck oncology, and otolaryngic allergies, and he performs skull base surgeries. His research has been published in several medical journals, with topics including chronic rhinosinusitis and postoperative care. Dr. Rice has also received multiple certifications related to CMS Meaningful Use from Cerner Corporation between 2015 and 2017.

Education & Training

University of MichiganResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1972 - 1976
University of MichiganResidency, Surgery, 1968 - 1970
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1968

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Certifications & Licensure

MI State Medical License Current
CA State Medical License 1975 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2019 - 2021
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification PowerChart (CQM), Cerner Corporation, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification PowerChart (Clinical), Cerner Corporation, 2015-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification HealtheLife and PowerChart, Cerner Corporation, 2015-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Treatment Decision-Making Among Chinese Americans With Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
Kevin Hur, Jaynelle Gao, Amila Adili, Benjamin Tam, Kevin Herrera
The Laryngoscope. 2025-06-01
1 citations
Efficacy of a RADA-16 peptide hydrogel versus chitosan-based polymer in improving patient comfort during postoperative debridement: A randomized controlled trial.
Kevin Hur, Amila Adili, Benjamin Tam, Kevin Herrera, Aditi Agarwal
International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. 2024-10-01
1 citations
Gender-Specific Differences in Preoperative Concerns in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis.
Benjamin Tam, Jessica Le, Dennis M Tang, Arthur W Wu, Martin L Hopp
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2024-04-01