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James D. Phillips MD, BS

Assistant Professor in Otolaryngology, Co-Director Vascular Anomalies Team, Assitant Professor in Plastic Surgery, and Co-Director Cleft Lip and Palate Team

About James D. Phillips

Dr. Jim Phillips is Assistant Professor in Otolaryngology at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Here he answers questions about why some children need ear tubes and how they help with some ear conditions.

Areas of Expertise

  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Hemangiomas
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Vascular Anomalies and Malformations

Conditions and Treatments

Education

  • Residency - University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, 2014
  • Fellowship - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 2016
  • Bachelor of Science - Vanderbilt University
  • Doctor of Medicine - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2015

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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.
We loved Dr Phillips when we saw him for a minor surgery, but for this visit he was incredibly dismissive and belittling. He even claimed that our pediatrician should not have prescribed an antibiotic for my son's recent strep throat diagnosis because according to him, that doesn't even treat strep. However, I verified with our pharmacist that it does in fact treat strep and was a valid treatment option. Altogether, I left feeling defeated and lost as I am now caught between two providers, (Dr. Phillips and our pediatrician) who have vastly different views of the situation.
May 16, 2026
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Dr. Phillips always takes his time with our daughter and clearly knows her and remembers her from one visit to the next. His thoughtfulness and compassion are much appreciated.
May 11, 2026
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Dr. Phillips has always been great. He's always been very cautious, but informative about risk vs benefits when it comes to treatments. I appreciate any options we have in regards to my daughter's care. I appreciate that he remembers how small she was when he first took care of her in the NICU.
March 22, 2026
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Dr Phillips is exceptional. He is kind, patient, and truly cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen and explain, and we never feel rushed. We are so thankful for the care our son has received and highly recommend him.
January 27, 2026
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I felt heard...
November 16, 2025
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Not bad
October 26, 2025
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Very professional and caring!
October 21, 2025
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Very caring, knowledgeable, listened well, and provided helpful treatment guidance/suggestions. Very good experience!
August 26, 2025
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We love Dr. Phillips. He's always shown an interest in my kid's well being. He even commented on how he remembers how small and sickly she was in the NICU, but is now healthy and thriving!!
August 3, 2025
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