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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
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.
Very respectful, caring, and professional
June 20, 2026
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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
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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
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Dr. Tawfik and his assistant answered our questions and they were all very professional.
June 7, 2026
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I would definitely recommend
June 7, 2026
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Dr. Tawfik is a very nice person and spent time with me, but they seemed dismissive of my symptoms. Because my hearing test showed no change, the doctor decided nothing was wrong. This choice ignored the real achiness I am feeling. I left with no resolution other than a guess that I might grind my teeth at night. The visit felt very inconclusive, and I still do not have answers.
May 28, 2026
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Excellent and very helpful
May 24, 2026
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The doctor was so friendly, informative and concerned about me.
May 24, 2026
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The doctor shouldn't be responsible for how someone feels, only the care they provide. My ENT was professional and efficient. If you want feelings he was very professional and extremely understanding.
May 15, 2026
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