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David T. Kent MD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, and Director of Sleep Surgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Nose and Sinus Conditions
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sleep Related Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

  • Sleep-Related Surgery

Location

Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 30400
Nashville, TN 37204

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Columbia University, 2010
  • Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2015
  • Fellowship - University of Southern California Medical Center, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2016
  • Sleep Medicine - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2018

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Patient Comments

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Dr. Kent was attentive, helpful, and provided guidance and information to address my questions and concerns.
October 15, 2025
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Dr. Kent is the best doctor I have. I wish all of my doctors listened and were as concerned as Dr. Kent.
October 8, 2025
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Dr. Kent is incredible and very down to earth. A wealth of helpful knowledge.
October 3, 2025
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My visit with Dr Kent was the best visit I have ever had with a doctor. He was personable, engaging, good listener, honest, informative. I never felt like I was being rushed in and rushed out. I can't remember the last time I spoke to a doctor as long as I did. Very impressed with this team.
October 1, 2025
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Dr. Kent does a good job of explaining my condition and options.
October 1, 2025
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Dr. Kent was very thorough and personable. It was a great visit.
September 20, 2025
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Great experience
September 17, 2025
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I have been going to Dr. Kent for many years, and he has always given me excellent treatment and care.
August 22, 2025
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Dr. Kent is exceptionally smart and a good listener.
August 20, 2025
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