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The newly established Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugerman, MD, Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology honors the work of a distinguished USC alumnus and longtime collaborator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n

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To Joseph Sugerman, MD, a leading ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialist in Beverly Hills, human vocal cords are like finely tuned guitar strings or violins. They can be easily damaged by wear and tear and require the best of care to last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

For nearly 50 years, Dr. Sugerman has been providing patient-centered, personalized care to performers and non-performers alike, helping them preserve and restore their voices and prevent and treat hearing loss, as well as other conditions of the ear, nose and throat.<\/p>\n

As an adjunct faculty member in the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery<\/a>, and distinguished alumnus of its Residency Program, he also has helped shape the careers of future ENT specialists.<\/p>\n

Now, singer\/songwriter Stevie Nicks\u2014the first woman inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame\u2014has made a major gift to establish the Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugerman, MD, Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology. Her contribution completed the $3 million goal for the endowed chair, which was also supported by generous gifts from other donors, all seeking to honor their longtime friend and caregiver.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough late nights on the road, years of touring, hours in the recording studio, I always knew I could count on Dr. Sugerman to be there to help keep my voice healthy, just as he does for his other patients,\u201d said Nicks. \u201cI am thrilled to have this opportunity to acknowledge his talent and insights and mark his many years of outstanding practice.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Well-Deserved Recognition<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cThe Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugerman, MD, Endowed Chair pays tribute to Dr. Sugerman\u2019s extraordinary impact on patients, trainees, and the field of Otolaryngology,\u201d said John S. Oghalai, MD, Leon J. Tiber and David S. Alpert Professor, and Chair, USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology \u2013 Head and Neck Surgery. \u201cWe are deeply appreciative of the generous donors who contributed to the establishment of this chair.\u201d<\/p>\n

The inaugural holder of the Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugerman, MD, Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology is Michael M. Johns, MD, director of the USC Voice Center, and a world-class expert in professional voice care.<\/p>\n

The mission of the USC Voice Center, which Dr. Johns established in 2017, is to improve the quality of life for individuals with voice, swallowing, and airway disorders. The center achieves this goal through a true interprofessional approach to promoting health, preventing and curing disease, advancing biomedical research, and educating health care providers. It is a vibrant and growing center, with satellite clinics throughout Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am touched and humbled by the support of my patients who have extended themselves to create this endowed chair, which will be dedicated to advancing vocal medicine,\u201d said Dr. Sugerman. \u201cI\u2019m especially excited that this will strengthen the outstanding programs at the USC Voice Center.\u201d<\/p>\n

Grateful Donors<\/strong><\/p>\n

The idea to recognize Dr. Sugerman\u2019s accomplishments by raising $3 million to establish an endowed chair came from Anita May Rosenstein and her husband, Arnold. Other patients quickly stepped forward to express their gratitude to their one-of-a-kind ENT physician.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am deeply grateful to the donors who recognize the importance of an endowed chair as a means to ensure that our Voice Center work will flourish for years to come,” said Carolyn Meltzer, Dean of the Keck School of Medicine of USC and May S. and John H. Hooval, MD, Dean\u2019s Chair.<\/p>\n

The giving cohort includes the Bloomfield Family Foundation, Barbara and Gary Brandt Family Foundation, James & Deborah Burrows Foundation, Crawford Family Foundation, Anne and Kirk Douglas Foundation, Lowell Milken Family Foundation, Arnold & Anita Rosenstein Family Foundation, The Fran and Ray Stark Foundation, and Howard Ruby.<\/p>\n

Nicks is a solo artist and member of Fleetwood Mac, a pioneering American rock band she joined in 1974. Rolling Stone<\/em> has called her the \u201cReigning Queen of Rock and Roll\u201d and included her in its \u201c100 Greatest Songwriters\u201d and \u201c100 Greatest Singers\u201d of all time.<\/p>\n

Her connection to USC dates back to 1979, when Fleetwood Mac invited the USC Trojan Marching Band to record the title track of their album, Tusk,<\/em> at Dodger Stadium and to perform with them live on tour. The results led to both bands earning platinum albums.<\/p>\n

Nicks has been no stranger throughout her stage and recording career to the value of an experienced hearing and vocal care specialist.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough late nights on the road, years of touring, hours in the recording studio, I always knew I could count on Dr. Sugerman to be there to help keep my voice healthy, just as he does for his other patients,\u201d said Nicks. \u201cI am thrilled to have this opportunity to acknowledge his talent and insights and mark his many years of outstanding practice.\u201d<\/p>\n

About Dr. Joe Sugerman<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Sugerman\u2019s association with USC has been long and productive\u2014for himself and the university. After graduating from the Chicago School of Medicine, he completed his internship at USC, followed by his ENT residency, also at the LAC-USC Medical Center, now known as the Los Angeles General Medical Center.<\/p>\n

In 1978, Dr. Sugerman joined a prominent ENT practice in Beverly Hills, known for treating renowned singers. After the retirement of his mentor, he took over the clinic, which flourished under his leadership. Today, the walls of his clinic showcase gold records and platinum albums reflecting his status as a leading ENT specialist for many well-known performers.<\/p>\n

The founding of the Stevie Nicks and Joseph Sugerman, MD, Endowed Chair in Otolaryngology represents another step forward in Dr. Sugerman\u2019s shining career. With the appointment of the chair holder, Dr. Sugerman is excited to create the preeminent Voice Center on the West Coast, in collaboration with Dr. Oghalai and Dr. Johns.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more excited for what the future holds,\u201d said Dr. Sugerman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":10210,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[446,140,169,628],"class_list":["post-10202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campus-news","tag-homepage","tag-impact-stories","tag-latest","tag-usc-caruso-department-of-otolaryngology-head-and-neck-surgery"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nStevie Nicks deepens her USC legacy with major gift<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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