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David T. Kent MD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology, and Director of Sleep Surgery

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
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 30400
Nashville, TN 37204

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.
Excellent care by Dr. Kent and his staff! They went above and beyond to help me!!
August 15, 2026
Dr Kent and his resident and his nurse were very thorough in asking me questions and communicated that information correctly and concisely to the Dr. Dr Kent spent several minutes with me explaining the causes, concerns and plan of treatment.
August 11, 2026
Everything went great
August 5, 2026
I can tell he doesn't know what's wrong with me and he doesn't know what to do.He just wants me to keep flailing around with this sleep apnea stuff.Maybe medically, I am left high and dry, but if that's the case, I would appreciate a care plan that could truly lead to answers and not just spend more thousands of dollars on tests and devices and surgery, etc.
July 29, 2026
Dr. Kent came highly recommended from my primary care physician and I wasn't at all disappointed! He was phenomenal in every way. I wish every physician had his demeanor and showed such kindness and empathy.
July 27, 2026
After 10 years I switched to Dr. Kent and he has been tremendous in fixing my sleep apnea.
July 22, 2026
No problems
July 21, 2026
Dr. Kent was amazing!! He explained everything clearly. He answered questions and showed me what was happening, what his recommendations are and ease of how to chronologically fo through the process. He recommended the weight loss clinic and an updated sleep study. I was really impressed by his professionalism and care.
July 21, 2026
I had severe sleep apnea. Dr. Kent did his best for me be out of severe sleep apnea. He is just a god for health improvement and recovery. It would be a little if I want to just say Thank you to him.
July 18, 2026