RobertOssoffMDDMD, CHC, FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) • Nashville, TN

Laryngology & Voice Disorders

Maness Professor of Laryngology and Voice, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Office
3601 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000

Fax+1 615-936-0605
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Summary

Dr. Robert Ossoff is an otolaryngologist in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and has been in practice 42 years. He specializes in laryngology & voice disorders and is experienced in head and neck oncology, laryngology, microsurgery, head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction, and otology / neurotology.

Education & Training

Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineMS, 1981
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1976 - 1980
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1975 - 1976
Tufts University School of MedicineClass of 1975
Bowdoin CollegeBA, 1965 - 1969

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 1973 - Present
CA State Medical License 1980 - Present
TN State Medical License 1986 - 2025
IL State Medical License 1976 - 1987
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2011-2014
Nashville Lifestyles Magazine Castle Connolly, 2011, 2013-2014
Presidential Citation American Academy of Otolaryngology, 2013
Presidential Citation American Laryngological Association, 2008
Boehm Award for CME Excellence Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 2007
James Newcomb Award American Laryngological Association, 2007
Presidential Citation Triological Society, 2006, 2008
Presidential Citation ASLSM, 2005
deRoaldes Award ALA, 2004
Distinguished Service Award AAO-HNS/F, 2004
Lifetime Achievement Award The Dedo Voice Center, UCSF, 2004
Chevalier Jackson Award ABEA, 1997
Grant W. Liddle Award Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1995
Distinguished Service Award American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1995
William B. Mark Award American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, 1992
Honor Award American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 1984
Sigma Xi Northwestern University, 1983
Junior Faculty Clinical Fellow American Cancer Society, 1981
Department of Otolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery Resident Research Symposium First Prize Award Northwestern University Medical School, 1979
Francis L. Lederer-Norval H. Pierce Award Chicago Laryngological and Otological Society, 1978
Evanston Hospital Alumni Assoc. Award for Excellence in Research Evanston Hospital, 1978
Omicron Kappa Upsilon (Dental National Honor Society) Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1973
American Academy of Oral Pathology Sr. Dental Student Award Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1973
George A. Bates Society Award for Excellence in Dental Research Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, 1971
Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

3 citations
A Case Series of the Probability Density and Cumulative Distribution of Laryngeal Disease in a Tertiary Care Voice Center
Jaime de la Fuente, C. Gaelyn Garrett, Robert H. Ossoff, Kim Vinson, David O. Francis, Alexander Gelbard> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2017 Sep 26
17 citations
Serial full-thickness excision of dysplastic vocal fold leukoplakia: Diagnostic or therapeutic?
Annie Ahn, Li Wang, James C. Slaughter, Amy M. Nguyen, Robert H. Ossoff, David O. Francis> ;The Laryngoscope. 2016 Apr 1
How will academic health centers define success in 2025
Robert H Ossoff> ;Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2012 Apr 1
24 citations
Fellowship and career path preferences in residents of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Justin S. Golub, Robert H. Ossoff, Michael M. Johns> ;The Laryngoscope. 2011 Apr 1
17 citations
Natural Progression of Dysplasia in Adult Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
Joseph E. Hall, Karen Chen, Mi Jin Yoo, Kenneth C. Fletcher, Robert H. Ossoff, C. Gaelyn Garrett> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2011 Jan 24
5 citations
Acute dysphonia secondary to vocal fold hemorrhage after vardenafil use.
Singh, Seth M. Cohen, Bernard Rousseau, Jacob P. Noordzij, Garrett Cg, Robert H. Ossoff> ;Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2010 Jun 1
23 citations
Regenerative effects of basic fibroblast growth factor on extracellular matrix production in aged rat vocal folds.
Tsunehisa Ohno, Mi Jin Yoo, Erik R. Swanson, Shigeru Hirano, Robert H. Ossoff, Bernard Rousseau> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2009 Aug 1
14 citations
Regeneration of aged rat vocal folds using hepatocyte growth factor therapy
Tsunehisa Ohno, Mi Jin Yoo, Erik R. Swanson, Shigeru Hirano, Robert H. Ossoff, Bernard Rousseau> ;The Laryngoscope. 2009 Jul 1
68 citations
Burnout in academic faculty of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery.
Justin S. Golub, Michael M. Johns, Paul S. Weiss, Atul K. Ramesh, Robert H. Ossoff> ;The Laryngoscope. 2008 Nov 1
25 citations
Effect of hepatocyte growth factor on gene expression of extracellular matrix during wound healing of the injured rat vocal fold.
Tsunehisa Ohno, Lesley C. French, Shigeru Hirano, Robert H. Ossoff, Bernard Rousseau> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2008 Sep 1
22 citations
Factors associated with perception of singing voice handicap.
Seth M. Cohen, J. Pieter Noordzij, C. Gaelyn Garrett, Robert H. Ossoff> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2008 Apr 1
8 citations
Preparation techniques for the injection of human autologous cartilage: an ex vivo feasibility study.
J. Pieter Noordzij, Justin M M Cates, Seth M. Cohen, Marc L. Bennett, W. Russell Ries, Paul T. Russell, David S. Haynes, C. Gaelyn Garrett, Robert H. Ossoff> ;The Laryngoscope. 2008 Jan 1
28 citations
Experimentally induced phonation increases matrix metalloproteinase-1 gene expression in normal rabbit vocal fold.
Bernard Rousseau, Pingjiang Ge, Lesley C. French, David L. Zealear, Susan L. Thibeault, Robert H. Ossoff> ;Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2008 Jan 1
128 citations
Burnout in residents of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery: a national inquiry into the health of residency training.
Justin S. Golub, Paul S. Weiss, Atul K. Ramesh, Robert H. Ossoff, Michael M. Johns> ;Academic Medicine. 2007 Jun 1
103 citations
Creation and validation of the Singing Voice Handicap Index.
Seth M. Cohen, Barbara H. Jacobson, C. Gaelyn Garrett, J. Pieter Noordzij, Michael G. Stewart, Albert Attia, Robert H. Ossoff, Thomas F. Cleveland> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2007 Jun 1
105 citations
Voice-related quality of life in T1 glottic cancer: irradiation versus endoscopic excision.
Seth M. Cohen, C. Gaelyn Garrett, William D. Dupont, Robert H. Ossoff, Mark S. Courey> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2006 Aug 1
35 citations
Anatomy and physiology of the larynx.
J. Pieter Noordzij, Robert H. Ossoff> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2006 Feb 1
59 citations
Burnout in academic chairs of otolaryngology: head and neck surgery.
Michael M. Johns, Robert H. Ossoff> ;The Laryngoscope. 2005 Nov 1
10 citations
Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residency match: applicant survey.
Christopher D. Lansford, Samuel R. Fisher, Robert H. Ossoff, Richard A. Chole> ;Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery. 2004 Sep 1
39 citations
Quality-of-life outcomes following laryngeal endoscopic surgery for non-neoplastic vocal fold lesions.
Michael M. Johns, C. Gaelyn Garrett, Joanna Hwang, Robert H. Ossoff, Mark S. Courey> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2004 Aug 1
2 citations
The Future of Laryngology
Alfio Ferlito, J. Graham Buckley, Robert H. Ossoff, Alessandra Rinaldo, Neil Weir> ;Acta Oto-Laryngologica. 2001 Oct 1
20 citations
Regression of laryngeal dysplasia after serial microflap excision.
John M. Schweinfurth, Eric S. Powitzky, Robert H. Ossoff> ;The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology. 2001 Sep 1
10 citations
Phonomicrosurgery II: surgical techniques.
C. Gaelyn Garrett, Robert H. Ossoff> ;Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. 2000 Oct 1
29 citations
Granular cell tumors of the larynx
Robert T. Sataloff, Janette C. Ressue, Melissa Portell, Ronald M. Harris, Robert H. Ossoff, Albert L. Merati, Steven M. Zeitels> ;Journal of Voice. 2000 Mar 1
Current Endoscopic Treatment of Dysphonia
John M. Schweinfurth, Robert H. Ossoff> ;Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy. 2000 Jan 1
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Journal Articles

May I Take Your Order?
Ossoff RH, Thomason CT, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 3/1/2013
Welcoming the Age of PPACA
Ossoff RH, Thomason CT, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 1/1/2013
Documentation: Only Required for Billing, Right?
Ossoff RH, Lampley S, Thomason CT, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 11/1/2012
Dooms Day Preppers, The Mayan Calendar, and the PPACA Apocalypse!
Ossoff RH, Thomason CT, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 7/1/2012
The Value and Role Professional Coders Play in Health Care Compliance
Ossoff RH, Braswell L, Raborn M, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 5/1/2012
Off the Radar Screen: Detecting and Identifying Areas of Risk Proactively
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 11/1/2011
Compliance Education for Physicians: Balancing Risk, Benefits, and Effectiveness
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 9/1/2011
Challenges and Helpful Hints for Turning Low Performers into Compliant Performers
Ossoff RH, Giniunaite D, Appleton J, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 7/1/2011
Fellowship and Career Path Preferences in Residents of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Golub JS, Ossoff RH, Johns MM 3rd, Laryngoscope, 4/1/2011
Beyond Pain Management: Doctor Shopping
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 3/1/2011
Role of the Compliance Office in Mergers and Acquisitions
Ossoff, RH, Thomason, CD, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 1/1/2011
Challenges with the Electronic Medical Record
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Appleton J, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 11/1/2010
Suggestions for Handling Tensions between Compliance and Finance
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 9/1/2010
What Physicians Want to Hear from the Compliance Office
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 5/1/2010
New Coding Challenges Created by the Elimination of Consultation
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Appleton J, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 3/1/2010
Compliance Challenges Brought on by the Tough Economy
Ossoff RH, Thomason CD, Fletcher KC, Journal of Health Care Compliance, 1/1/2010
Burnout in Academic Faculty of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Golub JS, Johns MM 3rd, Weiss PS, Atul K, Ramesh BA, Ossoff RH, Laryngoscope, 11/1/2008
Experimentally Induced Phonation Increases Matrix Metalloproteinase-1 Gene Expression in Normal Rabbit Vocal Fold
Rousseau, B, Ping-Jiang, G, French, LC, Zealear, DL, Thibeault, SL, Ossoff, RH, Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, 1/1/2008
Laryngology Fellowship
Ossoff RH, Garrett, CG, Sataloff, RT, Journal of Voice, 1/1/2008
Burnout in Academic Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Golub, JS, Johns MM 3rd, Bradley, PJ, Ossoff RH, ENT News, 1/1/2006
Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery Residency Match: Applicant Survey
Lansford, CD, Fisher, SR, Ossoff RH, Chole, RA, Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, 9/1/2004
Phonomicrosurgery II: surgical techniques
Garrett CG; Ossoff RH, Otolaryngology Clinical North America, 10/1/2000
Custom Designed Acoustic Pulses
Lamb DC, Tribble J, Doukas AG, Flotte FJ, Ossoff RH, Reinisch L, Journ. Biomed. Optics, 1/1/1999
Laser Ablation of Teflon Granuloma, Canine Model using 85 m Light
Lano CF, Reinisch L, Garrett CG, Bryant GL, Ossoff RH, Werkhaven JA, Annals of Otolaryngology, Rhinology and Laryngology, 1/1/1999
Laryngotracheal Reconstruction in the Adult: A Ten Year Experience Running Head: Laryngotracheal Reconstruction
Lano CF, Duncavage JA, Reinisch L, Ossoff RH, Courey MS, Netterville JL, Annals of Otolaryngology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 1/1/1998
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