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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. David Kent is a superb clinician and combines a remarkable knowledge of the relevant science and clinical care. He is also a wonderful communicator.
April 16, 2026
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Dr Kent is outstanding doctor. Knowledgeable, listens well and communicates well.
April 14, 2026
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Dr Hunt was very professional, kind, courteous and thorough.
April 9, 2026
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Dr. Kent is outstanding!
April 4, 2026
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Dr. Included me with a challenging but reasonable plan.
April 1, 2026
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The most thorough and well done doctor's appointment I've ever had. Dr. Kent was amazing. Kind, patient, and willing to listen and explain. The staff were also every bit as good
April 1, 2026
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I was very impressed with the amount of time Dr. Kent spent with me. We were able to come up with a comprehensive plan for treatment.
March 27, 2026
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Dr. Kent is an absolute homie and is always the best.
March 19, 2026
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Dr Kent is a great man and a great Dr. He took his time with me and explained everything to me about my post op experience
March 18, 2026
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