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Gaelyn Garrett MMHC, MD

Senior Executive Medical Director, Vanderbilt Voice Center, Master of Management in Health Care, Guy M. Maness Chair, Laryngology and Voice, and Professor of Otolaryngology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Airway Reconstruction
  • Breathing Disorders
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Swallow Disorders
  • Voice Disorders

Conditions and Treatments

Location

Vanderbilt Voice Center
1215 21st Ave. S., 7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1988
  • Residency - University of North Carolina Health Care System, 1994
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1995
  • Management in Health Care - Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management, 2015

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 1996

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. Garrett is one of most knowledgeable and friendly doctors I am ever involved with on examination and treatment procedure. She always makes me feel relaxed and removes any anxiety I might have. Highly recommended her.
June 16, 2026
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Good
June 14, 2026
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Extremely knowledgeable, professional, personable, attentive to what I said, explained everything where I could hnderstand
June 7, 2026
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Dr. Garretr is the best. She is why I am willing to leave my home in Dunlap by 5:30 and drive 2+ hours (depending on traffic.)
May 31, 2026
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Awesome care for the last 14 years.
May 30, 2026
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Dr. Catherine Garrett is one of the best physicians I have ever been to. She is very professional, respectful, kind and really cares about her patients. She always tries to take care of my needs and any questions I have, and also treats me with courtesy and respect. She doesn't rush you in and out, but instead listens to all my concerns. I cannot say enough great things about her and her staff. I would recommend her to anyone and to be the BEST in her field.
May 29, 2026
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Everything went well
May 29, 2026
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Excellent
May 26, 2026
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Dr Garrett is absolutely the best! My issues are complex and ever changing. She has done over and beyond to try to help me. I appreciate how she listens to me .I can't thank her enough.
May 26, 2026
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