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Kareem Tawfik MD

Assistant Professor of Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Director of Endoscopic Ear Surgery, and Director of Vanderbilt Neurofibromatosis 2 Center

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

1215 21st Ave. S., Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232
1215 21st Ave. S., Suite 7209
Nashville, TN 37232

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.
I liked Dr Tawfik and he was very kind and personable. He answered all my questions but toward the end of my appointment I sensed he was ready for it to be over.
August 22, 2025
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Visit was great
August 20, 2025
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So caring! So professional!
August 14, 2025
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We had a thorough discussion regarding the history of my condition and brought up an issue I was not aware of. We discussed options.
August 10, 2025
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Dr Tawfik and his staff were excellent.
August 7, 2025
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Dr Tawfik was very thorough and targeted in on a possibly rare condition to explain my illness. I'm hopeful the next steps will cf his potential diagnosis and give me options to relieve my ear pain and difficulty swallowing.
August 6, 2025
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Dr. Tawfik is an amazing doctor and very thorough. He listens to all questions and concerns.
August 3, 2025
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Excellent doctor very understanding and listened. He addressed me by my name when entering the room. Impressed
July 28, 2025
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Allways satisfied
July 14, 2025
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