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James L. Netterville MD

The Mark C. Smith Professor of Head and Neck Oncology, Director of Head and Neck Oncologic Services, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, and Associate Director, Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Skull Base Conditions
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers

Conditions and Treatments

Location

1215 21st Ave. S., Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee, 1980
  • Internship - Methodist Hospital, 1981
  • Residency - Methodist Hospital, 1982
  • Fellowship - University of Iowa Healthcare, 1985
  • Residency - University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 1985

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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.
I would highly recommend this physician to anyone.
April 13, 2025
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Dr. Netterville and his staff are the very best. They are what a medical team should be. Dr. Netterville is one of the most caring doctors I have every had.
April 7, 2025
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Excellent
March 28, 2025
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Dr. Netterville was very thorough and took the time needed to walk me through my images and talk through his assessment of my situation. He was very personable and made me feel at ease! Dr. Ye also did a great job talking through things before bringing in Dr. Netterville.
March 9, 2025
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It is a blessing to have such an amazing doctor and team to help me through this journey.
February 24, 2025
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Dr. Netterville is absolutely the best. Concerned, personable, accessible, knowledgeable of my case and history!
February 12, 2025
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I've been seeing Dr Netterville for 5-6 years. Dr Netterville and his staff has always been top notch. Best medical experience ever.
February 5, 2025
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I can't imagine a better Doctor than Dr. Netterville.
January 29, 2025
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Dr. Netterville is caring and articulate.
December 8, 2024
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