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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
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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

Locations

Vanderbilt Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Program
2200 Children's Way, 7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2200 Children's Way, 7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Murfreesboro
2102 West Northfield Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Vanderbilt Children's Vascular Anomalies Clinic
2200 Children's Way, 6th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

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

Publications

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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.
Every single person that I have came into contact with at Vanderbilt has always been friendly and answered my questions. The Doctors and the students were awesome. Making sure I was comfortable with what they were saying and I was understanding.
July 15, 2025
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He cleared up any doubts and attended with the greatest kindness
July 2, 2025
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Took time and explain why was going on and way
June 25, 2025
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This was the single most outstanding medical appointment I have ever had. The team of doctors was engaged, interested, and fully willing to go into great detail about my medical issue. They explained things in a concise yet thoughtful manner. I came away feeling far more at ease than I have ever been about this issue (my entire life).
April 22, 2025
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Dr Phillips and his assistant were both so compassionate and caring.
November 5, 2024
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The doctor was very knowledgeable and kind. He spent time explaining the outcome of surgery vs waitinf until the sleep study.
August 26, 2024
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I will never mind waiting a little bit in a doctor's office when I know they will take their time and not rush out on me. I appreciate that.
July 3, 2024
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Dr. Phillips made me feel at ease and provided much clarity on my daughter's condition. He described care options for moving forward and answered all my questions.
July 2, 2024
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