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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 Watford is the best ENT I've seen. I will travel a good distance to see him. Absolutely wonderful.
October 16, 2025
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Exceptional care every time.
October 14, 2025
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Excellent
October 13, 2025
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The doctor was very nice and helpful.
October 3, 2025
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Dr. Watford was really great! He took time to answer questions and time to explain my diagnosis with treatment plan. He seems to really care about his patients and it shows. I felt much better about my illness after leaving his office.
October 2, 2025
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I appreciated Dr Watford's concern.
October 2, 2025
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Dr. Watford is kind and attractive
October 2, 2025
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Great physician in every way.
September 24, 2025
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Great experience.
September 24, 2025
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