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Paul T. Russell MD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, and Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult Rhinitis
  • Adult Sinusitis
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Nose and Sinus Conditions
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Skull Base Conditions

Location

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Texas Tech University, 1997
  • Residency - Baylor College of Medicine, 1999
  • Fellowship - Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center Otolaryngology Research Center, 2000
  • Residency - Loma Linda University, 2004
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2005

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2005

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.
Enjoyed talking to Dr. Russell. Learned a lot about my condition and treatment options.
April 13, 2026
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Good
April 13, 2026
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Dr. Russell always ensures that I understand my condition and treatment strategies.
April 4, 2026
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Really good to talk to and answering questions.
April 3, 2026
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The team of physicians ( Dr. Russell and Cameron) are excellent. Both are patient and explain plans, outcomes and how I can help really well.
April 1, 2026
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Dr Russell care and knowledge is great, he just needs better administrative and support staff managing the patients.
March 31, 2026
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Thank you for going out of your way to ensure that I understood my treatment options as they relate to my specific situation.
March 30, 2026
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Dr Russell is one of the best physicians I have ever had. He listens sincerely, makes well reasoned diagnoses and provides accurate treatment. He solved a frustrating health issue that I have dealt with for over 5 years and seen multiple physicians from 3 medical groups.
March 18, 2026
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Dr. Russell is an amazing doctor whom I would recomend to others.
March 3, 2026
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