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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.
Kenneth Watford is a very caring and professional care provider. He is thorough and he listens intentally to your concerns.
April 15, 2026
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Ken and his staff are wonderful
April 14, 2026
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ALWAYS exceptional care from Dr. Watford
April 12, 2026
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I have been under the care of Dr. Watford for many years and the quality of his service has been consistently outstanding. He is thorough, conscientious and totally professional.
April 6, 2026
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I have seen several different doctors for my problem before seeing Kenneth Watford, NP. I am lucky to have found him. He is hands down the best medical professional that I have seen for this problem over the years. He is a true asset to Vanderbilt. I have recommended him to others based on my experience with the care he provides.
March 28, 2026
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Dr. Watford is excellent. He listened, was so kind and friendly. I will definitely recommend Him to my family and friends. I am so blessed to have him for my Doctor.
March 24, 2026
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Ken Watford was EXCELLENT, AS ALWAYS. The problem was communicating to the scheduling office
February 20, 2026
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The very best
February 16, 2026
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He listened to my concerns, spent time with me and gave a game plan for treating my illness that is realistic.
February 16, 2026
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