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Matthew E. Pontell MD

Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Congenital Abnormalities Presenting in the Newborn Period
  • Craniofacial Surgery
  • Facial and Jaw Reconstruction
  • Neonatology
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Otolaryngology
  • Pediatric Cleft Lip and Palate
  • Pediatric Ear Deformities
  • Pediatric Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Locations

Vanderbilt Children's Cleft and Craniofacial Program
2200 Children's Way, 7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Obstructive Sleep Apnea Clinic
2200 Children's Way, 7th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Plastic Surgery
2200 Children's Way, 9th Floor
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Children's Plastic Surgery Jackson
37 Sandstone Circle, Suite 100
Jackson, TN 38305
Vanderbilt Children's Plastic Surgery Murfreesboro
2102 West Northfield Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - St. George's University, 2014
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2022
  • Fellowship - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 2023

Board Certifications

  • Surgery - American Board of Surgery, 2020
  • Plastic Surgery - American Board of Plastic Surgery, 2024

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.
Awesome experience
October 15, 2025
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Dr Pontell and his team were great.
October 9, 2025
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Dr. Pontell is one of our favorite providers we see at Vandy Childrens. He is kind, thorough, and patient. He takes his time and appointments do not feel rushed. He cares for our son well and also does an amazing job of making sure the family members feel supported too.
September 21, 2025
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Dr Pontell is a amazing dr. He has done amazing job.
August 27, 2025
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I have put off this procedure due to fear and concerns. The doctors were both professional and compassionate, knowledgeable and put me at such ease that I'm more than ready now for surgery.
July 11, 2025
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Good
June 16, 2025
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Dr Pontel takes my daughter's care very seriously. He considers various options and strives for the best outcome. We are truly grateful for him.
June 8, 2025
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He was the absolute best! I was scared coming in since the ER visit was so bad but Dr. Pontell is an amazing DR.
March 30, 2025
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Dr Pontell is the best!!
March 28, 2025
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