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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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My doctor was very informative ,and knolageable
June 17, 2025
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Was excellent
June 15, 2025
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Very good
June 11, 2025
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Good
June 8, 2025
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Excellent experience with Dr . Kent
June 3, 2025
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Dr. Kent is a great doctor.He is very professional, quick to the point, yet listens to any questions or concerns and takes whatever amount of time necessary to answer them and/or explain why. He shows genuine interest in my health care and wellbeing.
June 3, 2025
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Terrific
June 3, 2025
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Dr Kent was so patient and thorough. What a knowledgeable and caring person. I was very impressed with him.
June 1, 2025
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Dr Kent was awesome
April 15, 2025
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