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Kenneth E. Watford MSN, DNP

Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and Otology Nurse Practitioner

Areas of Expertise

  • Adult and Pediatric Ear Disorders
  • Balance Disorders
  • Dizziness
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Hearing Loss
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otology and Neurotology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Tinnitus

Location

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

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing - Vanderbilt University, 1996
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice - Vanderbilt University, 2011

Board Certifications

  • Family Nurse Practitioner - American Nurses Credentialing Center, 1997

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.
Ken is always very professional and thoughtful in his treatment!
January 18, 2024
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Dr Ken Watford is very knowledgeable and helpful in helping me manage my health care issue. His expertise, skill, kindness and friendliness has a calming presence during an exam or procedure. He is a wonderful health care professional.
January 17, 2024
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Excellent care!!
January 1, 2024
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Ken Watford was extremely attentive, caring, concerned and knowledgeable regarding my ear issue. He gave me all the time I needed to address both my concerns and his suggestions for care. I would and will highly recommend him to anyone needing ENT services.
December 31, 2023
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Ken Watford is an expert in dizziness. He does an excellent job in explaining how vertigo happens/works.
December 30, 2023
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Can't say enough wonderful things about Kenneth Watford. The time, care, and concern he gives to his patients is unheard of this day & age - such a rare thing to see or experience in the medical system anymore these days. Can't speak highly enough about him!
December 30, 2023
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Ken Watford is great!
December 29, 2023
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Very good
December 26, 2023
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Refreshingly caring and thoughtful
December 26, 2023
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