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Michael Glasscock Obituary
Asheville, NC - Dr. Michael E. Glasscock III died peacefully in the home he shared with his daughter, Martina Glasscock Barnes in Asheville, NC. He was 84. Cause of death was kidney disease.
Mike, a pioneer in the field of neurotology, specialized in surgery and treatment of the inner ear. In 1970 he founded the Otology Group in Nashville. He trained 53 doctors in his fellowship program and was regarded as a mentor and friend. He was loved by his patients, and enjoyed an international reputation, teaching and lecturing around the world.
Mike loved new challenges. He flew planes and helicopters, wrote novels, drilled for oil, and took up acting later in his life.
He is survived by his four children, Mike E. Glasscock IV, Martina Barnes, Angie Glasscock, and Bill Glasscock, one grandson, Henri Pretorius, three stepdaughters, Heather Patchett, Ann VanDevender, and Julia Turner, and a brother, Patrick Glasscock (Yaeko).
A private ceremony will be held for family in Asheville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation - ALZFDN.org
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Jean Weavil
February 7, 2023
Best Dr ever!
Shannon Moore
September 20, 2019
This amazing, wonderful man saved my life, on a few occasions. From the time I was 3 until the age of 12 he performed several surgeries on my ear. If he hadn't I would not be here today. This breaks my heart to see this, I always wanted to find him to thank him for all he had done. God bless him and his family!
Thomas Merrill
March 22, 2019
Dr Glasscock did serious acoustic neuroma surgery on me in 1982 in Nashville. I have done well ever since. I am very thankful for what he did.
February 18, 2019
Deepest sympathy to the Glasscock family and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. One day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain you and comfort you during this sad and difficult time. JOHN 17:3
N T
February 17, 2019
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one . Pour out your heart to God because he cares for you .
February 17, 2019
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. May the wonderful treasures fill your hearts with love and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hosea 13:14 *
Paul Price
February 16, 2019
Roman519
Sam
February 16, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. - May God sustain you at this time of such great loss. Psalm 38:8,9,15
Maurizio Barbara
February 15, 2019
1 year since my friend and Master Michael passed away. He is not here around anymore but surely is inside our heart and surgeons hands
Joseph Puppo
January 1, 2019
In June of 1986 I traveled to Nashville, Tenn. to meet with Dr. Glasscock 111 to discuss my Acoustic Neuroma. I couldn`t find a doctor in NY that had a lot of experience with my problem. I felt so comfortable with the fact that Dr. Glasscock had done over 600 of these operations so I decided to sign into Baptist Hospital and on June 4th. he performed the surgery and all went well. God Bless you Dr. Glasscock, I will always remember what a great man you were.
Maurizio Barbara
May 11, 2018
I had the chance to meet with dr Glasscock while approaching surgery for the totally Implantable Esteem middle ear implant, in 2007. Despite being a giant in the otologic world, he has always behaved humility, treating ear colleagues of any age as simple friends. So, he also mentored my first Esteem surgeries with great enthusiasm. A unique kind of doctor, a unique ....giant.
Maurizio Barbara, Rome
Kathleen Whitton
May 7, 2018
I am a former patient of Dr. Glasscock's. What
can I say? I adored him! When we first met, I was an intensive care nurse, so with my ICU personality, I addressed him as, "Crystal Pistol", to which he just laughed and laughed and then wanted to know which one of his former residents spoke to me about him. We were pals from the get-go. I found him to be quite frank, but thorough, expertly skilled, and very, very caring. For me, Dr. Glasscock walked on water. Luckily, I am now being seen by an ENT trained by him so I know I am good hands. RIP. Well done!!
Cyndy Pappas
March 2, 2018
Mike and I attended Tennessee Tech together before he went to med-school In Memphis in the 1950s. We were close friends and had coffee several years ago in Anaheim, CA. Many memories.
Joyce Pack
February 23, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for a few years, a brilliant surgeon. I even got to go into the surgery room with him and was totally amazed at his skills.
He helped me thru some troublesome times in my life.
He will be sorely missed.
My condolences for your loss.
Much love
February 23, 2018
I sj=hall truly miss this incredible surgeon and amazing person
Chris de Souza MD,
Mumbai, India
Patricia Sudduth
February 22, 2018
Dr. Glasscock was a great doctor to myself, my mother, and my siblings. He always wore a button that said, "I care". I really believe he truly did care for us and all of his patients. He not only was a doctor but a dear friend. Condolences to the family. We will miss you Dr. Glasscock.
Tom Upchurch
February 22, 2018
Have been friends with Mike since we both worked at the old ENT hospital in Memphis back in the 1960s. Later, he was my go-to guy to help manage complex ear disease when I was an ENT in East Tennessee and he in Nashville. He was always extremely competent and professional. We had both started as really poor kids, I in Tennessee and he in Texas, and were grateful for the opportunities in life that we both benefited from. He used his multiple talents to heal, teach, fly, write and act for most of his life. Way to go Mike! We will miss you.
February 21, 2018
Dr Michael came to UTSW and Parkland in Dallas to lecture when I was a resident in training --he was a star even then---his contributions are immense and will not be forgotten.
Jim Gilmore ,MD
UTSouthwestern
Dallas
February 21, 2018
Mike grew up with my Father was one of his greatest friends through the years.Key JR. I saw him for a moment in Nashville sever.al months ago. Please accept my condolences in . N Baxter Key III
Beth Spearman
February 21, 2018
It was a privilege and an honor to work with Dr. Glasscock. Condolences to his family and the many people around the world who loved and admired him.
Dennis & Diana Yeager
February 20, 2018
Martina and all the family we are sorry for your loss. Your father was a good man And I loved him dearly.
I watched our fathers ( Mike and Bud ) come as close as two friends could over the years.
He will be missed
Bud & Dot Watson
February 20, 2018
To may dearest friend I will miss you.
I will never forget you.
To the family, I am sorry ,your dad was a good man.
Mark Reiber
February 20, 2018
Sincere condolences to Dr. Glasscock's family. I was honored to know him and work with him. I will remember him as a true giant in otology but even more so as always a gentleman. I was honored to learn from him and he will truly be missed by so many.
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