![]() He leaves behind a remarkable legacy.”ĭr. “Andy was decades ahead in his thoughts about addiction as a disease and the ways to treat substance abuse, having pioneered advancements in recovery that have given so many a renewed chance at life. As we mourn his passing, I want to express my deepest sympathy to his wife, Sue, and their family,” said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dean of VUSM. We all learned such a great deal from him and treasured his friendship. Wise, kind and caring, he was an inspiration to generations of students, residents and colleagues. ![]() ![]() Spickard was one of the true giants of medicine. Spickard was beloved by the patients in his practice, was a leader in Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (VUSM) for decades, and was a national and international leader in the areas of substance abuse prevention, treatment and physician wellness. By Kathy Whitney Anderson Spickard Jr., MDĪnderson Spickard Jr., MD, professor of Medicine Emeritus and Director Emeritus, Center for Professional Health, died Dec. ![]()
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