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Kenneth E. Watford MSN, DNP

Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Otology Nurse Practitioner
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult and Pediatric Ear Disorders
  • Balance Disorders
  • Dizziness
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otology and Neurotology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Tinnitus

Conditions and Treatments

Location

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

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing - Vanderbilt University, 1996
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Vanderbilt University, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center, 1997

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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.
Ken is always anxious to help.
May 22, 2026
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Kenneth Watford is kind and caring
May 17, 2026
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Ken Watford is a true asset to Vanderbilt. He is caring, compassionate and is excellent at what he does.
May 15, 2026
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I was disappointed with the amount of time I waited in the lobby, long before other clients were called in for treatment. Dr. Watford spent plenty of time with me and explanations of care standards.
May 15, 2026
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Ken Watford is truly excellent in his care, and we are lucky to have him.
May 12, 2026
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Best doctor I have seen in a long time. He took time to talk about my health and steps to take to improve my hearing. We even talked about travel. I thought I was dreaming. He really cared about my specific need. I came home shared with my wife how I felt.
May 9, 2026
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Dr. Watford is great!
May 8, 2026
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A bit too directive and a bit too dismissive of what was already working for me. Tests ordered that I'm not sure I need yet
April 26, 2026
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I have recommended Several times
April 25, 2026
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