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Kareem Tawfik MD

Assistant Professor of Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery, Director of Endoscopic Ear Surgery, and Director of Vanderbilt Neurofibromatosis 2 Center
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  • 130 ratings
  • 32 comments

Areas of Expertise

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    Acoustic Neuroma
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    Cholesteatoma
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    Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Therapy
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    ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
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    Hearing Loss
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    Hearing and Speech Sciences
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    Otolaryngology
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    Otolaryngology Surgery
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    Otology and Neurotology
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    Skull Base Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

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    Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Therapy

Location

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

Languages

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    English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - New York University
  • Fellowship - University of California San Diego Medical Center
  • Residency - University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2018
  • Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2022

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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. Tawfek and his fellow, Dr. Lindquist, were both great.
February 17, 2023
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Dr Tawfik is the best!
February 14, 2023
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Dr Tawfik is a wonderful caring physician that always takes his time listening to all my concerns and answering my questions. I drive from Knoxville to see him. He is exceptional and I trust him
January 24, 2023
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Dr Tawfik listens and allows me to explain my concerns and pain points - he is caring and patient & this brings me confidence in my time with him
December 30, 2022
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*Dr. Kareem Tawfik is so special and treats his patients better than any other. Grateful to have him as a doctor!
December 7, 2022
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Dr. Tawfit is a wonderful doctor!
December 7, 2022
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The doctor was very friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable about my condition.
November 26, 2022
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Dr. Tawfik has shown amazing care and professional concern. We have grown to trust him completely.
November 15, 2022
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Excellent experience.
November 1, 2022
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