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David S. Haynes MD

Professor of Otolaryngology and Hearing and Speech Sciences, Chief of the Neurotology Division, Program Director, Neurotology Fellowship, and Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Areas of Expertise

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Adult and Pediatric Hearing Loss
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Therapy
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Hearing and Speech Sciences
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Otology and Neurotology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • 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 - University of Tennessee Memphis, 1987
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1988
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1993
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt Otology Group/The EAR Foundation, 1995

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 1994
  • Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2004

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Patient Comments

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Dr. Hayes is an excellent Physician
June 17, 2026
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Good
June 11, 2026
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My appointment was at 2:45 and I had to wait almost two hours before seeing my doctor.
June 10, 2026
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It was excellent!
June 5, 2026
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I was very appreciative of Dr. Haynes and his demeanor, and his explanations of my medical situation, as well as his overall attitude and personality....very informative and reassuring for me, overall !!
May 18, 2026
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Already recommended my entire family and they are all patients of Vanderbilt .
May 8, 2026
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Dr. Haynes is a kind and knowledgeable position, who always takes time to answer all of my questions and provide education.
May 2, 2026
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I was thoroughly pleased with everyone. Thank you so very much!
April 3, 2026
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He was very kind and considerate just like the nurse was when he heard my story. Wonderful caring staff.
April 2, 2026
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