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David T. Kent MD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, and Director of Sleep Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Nose and Sinus Conditions
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Sleep Related Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

  • Sleep-Related Surgery

Location

Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks
Vanderbilt Otolaryngology One Hundred Oaks
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 30400
Nashville, TN 37204

Services

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - Columbia University, 2010
  • Residency - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2015
  • Fellowship - University of Southern California Medical Center, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2016
  • Sleep Medicine - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2018

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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.
Dr. Kent was personable and kind. He listened. He was thorough with his explanations. And he was very patient.
November 12, 2025
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I felt very relaxed, informed and unrushed.
November 6, 2025
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Dr. Kent is a gem!
November 6, 2025
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Dr. Kent's knowledge on sleep apnea is amazing and he is extremely thorough and approaches the problem from a myriad of ways. Furthermore, Dr. Kent proposed a systematic approach of steps to be taken to further diagnose the problem. He is an assist to Vanderbilt!
November 5, 2025
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Felt cared for
November 4, 2025
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I have referred several people to Dr Kent regarding sleep apnea issues
November 4, 2025
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Dr. Kent is the very best ENT and professional doctor I've ever been to. His experience is second to none, and he took the time to explain my condition with expertise and had amazing bed side manner. I was beyond grateful and impressed.
November 1, 2025
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Dr. Kent is a very personable and very intelligent. Excellent care provider!
October 28, 2025
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Dr Kent got me back on track I wanted to make sure that I was doing everything that Vanderbilt proposes in order for me to last another 10 years that's all the goal is no more golf a little guitar
October 25, 2025
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