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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

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.
After 10 years I switched to Dr. Kent and he has been tremendous in fixing my sleep apnea.
July 22, 2026
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No problems
July 21, 2026
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Dr. Kent was amazing!! He explained everything clearly. He answered questions and showed me what was happening, what his recommendations are and ease of how to chronologically fo through the process. He recommended the weight loss clinic and an updated sleep study. I was really impressed by his professionalism and care.
July 21, 2026
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I had severe sleep apnea. Dr. Kent did his best for me be out of severe sleep apnea. He is just a god for health improvement and recovery. It would be a little if I want to just say Thank you to him.
July 18, 2026
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Dr Kent shines in every respect.
July 15, 2026
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I appreciate the thoroughness of explaining my options and listening to my concerns.
July 12, 2026
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Dr. Kent and the entire office staff were fantastic. Drove 2 hrs for the appointment and had literally no wait time. Was in a room at exact time of appt. Dr. Kent was fantastic. Took the time to sit a thoroughly explain everything to me that I needed and listened to my concerns without judgement.
July 2, 2026
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Very informative. Gave a great overview of what my problems were and how to address them. Feel very comfortable in his presence.
July 1, 2026
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Dr Kent has been an all-pro from day one.
July 1, 2026
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