Dale Rice

Dr. Dale Rice is a Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine and the Keck Medicine of USC. He has held faculty positions at UCLA (1976–1983) and completed his medical education and residency at the University of Michigan. His clinical and research interests focus on rhinology, sinus disease, and head and neck cancer, with an emphasis on endoscopic sinus surgery and salivary gland disorders.

Dr. Rice has contributed to over 180 publications, with recent work exploring topics such as ethnicity-based surgical outcomes, biofilm-related pathologies, and innovative surgical techniques. His executive roles in professional societies include leadership positions with the American Board of Otolaryngology, American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Head and Neck Surgeons. He is actively involved in medical education and clinical practice, offering expertise in complex cases involving the head and neck region.

His clinical affiliations include multiple locations in Los Angeles, where he provides care in otolaryngology, rhinology, and skull base surgery. Dr. Rice’s research highlights interdisciplinary approaches to improving patient outcomes in sinus and head and neck surgeries, with a focus on reducing complications and enhancing recovery processes.