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Kareem Tawfik MD

Associate Professor of Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery, Associate 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.
Dr Tawfik is very efficient and knowledgeable in his profession. I am more than pleased to have him as my Dr and Surgeon!
November 9, 2025
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I was very impressed that Dr. Tawfik responded back to me on a Saturday through the myVanderbilt App when I told him that I had completed my CT.
November 4, 2025
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Dr Tawfik was great. He listened patiently as I described the ongoing problem, was very clear about my options, and was very interested in getting my problem solved to my satisfaction. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.
October 29, 2025
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Very, very happy with my appointment.
October 23, 2025
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I would recommend Dr Tawfik to anyone who has a need like I had. He was very kind and listened to my concerns
October 18, 2025
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Dr. Tawfik took the time to answer/explain any questions I had. Very professional and as with my other visits with him, I would highly recommend him as a doctor. Excellent doctor.
October 15, 2025
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Dr. T was considerate, kind, helpful, and respectful,
August 26, 2025
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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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