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Kareem Tawfik MD

Associate Professor of Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery, and Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Therapy
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hearing and Speech Sciences
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Otology and Neurotology
  • Skull Base Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
1215 21st Ave. S., Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Skull Base Center
1215 21st Ave. S., Suite 7209
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - New York University
  • Fellowship - University of California San Diego Medical Center
  • Residency - University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2018
  • Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2022

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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.
Could not ask for a better experience.
August 11, 2026
Dr Tawfik is very professional and caring. He always answers all of my questions, listens and provides the best treatment. My husband and I travel from Knoxville to see him. He is the best!
August 11, 2026
Dr. Tawfik genuinely cares about me, the patient. He took his time with me, really listens and always optimistic! He's great!
August 4, 2026
He just doesn't listen, could tell he didn't want to see me in the first place
July 21, 2026
Dr. Tawfik is excellent at what he does, no complaints.
June 25, 2026
Dr Tawfik was outstanding! He took time to listen to my issues and concerns. He thoroughly explained a plan of action to help with my situation without rushing and showing true care and compassion.
June 21, 2026
Very respectful, caring, and professional
June 20, 2026
Dr. Tawfik Is amazing . He discussed all the options with me . He listened to me and performed a procedure to help me with my balance . Very personable and he really cares about his patients.
June 16, 2026
Dr. Tawfik is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Very attentive, professional beyond expectations, great patient Doctor manners! He is awesome as is his staff that assists him!
June 11, 2026