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David S. Haynes MD

Professor of Otolaryngology and Hearing and Speech Sciences, Chief of the Neurotology Division, Program Director, Neurotology Fellowship, and Fellow, American College of Surgeons
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Adult and Pediatric Hearing Loss
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Therapy
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Hearing and Speech Sciences
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Otology and Neurotology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Skull Base Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
1215 21st Ave. S., Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Skull Base Center
1215 21st Ave. S., Suite 7209
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee Memphis, 1987
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1988
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1993
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt Otology Group/The EAR Foundation, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 1994
  • Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2004

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Patient Comments

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
I was extremely impressed with how much interest and concern Dr. Haynes expressed about my case.
September 15, 2026
Dr Haynes was the 5th ENT I have seen in a three year period. He was finally able to help my issue. He is amazing!!!!
September 14, 2026
Dr. Haynes was really good even though I wasn't real happy about the news he had for me. I know that he and his team is working to help me.
September 7, 2026
Drr. Haynes always takes time for you, your questions and concerns. He Is the BEST!!
August 29, 2026
Dr. Haynes is the absolute best! He is such a calming and relaxed provider. He is also very attentive to all my questions and needs.
August 27, 2026
I recommend Dr. Haynes and VUMC to all my friends with hearing issues.
August 24, 2026
Dr David Hayes was amazing.
August 19, 2026
I felt my condition needed both honest science and emotional reassurance. I received both in the best way I could imagine. And compared with my experience elsewhere, I felt I was finally being listened to.
August 6, 2026
Many good things about Dr. Haynes. Very happy with his treatment
July 30, 2026