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Benjamin J. Johnston MD, FACS

FACS, and Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hearing Loss
  • Nose and Sinus Conditions
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

919 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 200
Franklin, TN 37064
Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 30400
Nashville, TN 37204

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Louisville, 2007
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2012
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2013
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2013

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.
Dr. Johnston was very thorough. I had been having vertigo for several months. Was trying exercises at home, but they weren't helping. He did a couple Epley procedures. After 3 days at home, it seemed my vertigo is gone.
March 20, 2026
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Dr. Johnston is wonderful
March 12, 2026
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Dr. Johnston is amazing!!! He took the time to talk to me about next steps explained fully what things look like and what to expect. I honestly cant say enough great things about him.
March 12, 2026
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Good
March 9, 2026
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Great
March 8, 2026
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Dr. Johnston was very personable and showed care and compassion. I appreciate the explanations and the plan of action.
March 5, 2026
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Very efficient, knowledgeable and helped ease concern(s)
March 2, 2026
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Dr Johnston is superb. Always includes me in care plans. Listens Genuinely a nice person and excellent Dr.
February 20, 2026
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He seemed very knowledgeable and confident in what is going on with my ear.
February 16, 2026
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