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Kareem Tawfik MD

Associate Professor of Neurotology & Skull Base Surgery, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Director of Endoscopic Ear Surgery, and Director of Vanderbilt Neurofibromatosis 2 Center
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Cholesteatoma
  • Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Therapy
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hearing and Speech Sciences
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Otology and Neurotology
  • Skull Base Surgery

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
1215 21st Ave. S., Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232
Vanderbilt Skull Base Center
1215 21st Ave. S., Suite 7209
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - New York University
  • Fellowship - University of California San Diego Medical Center
  • Residency - University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2018
  • Neurotology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 2022

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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.
The doctor shouldn't be responsible for how someone feels, only the care they provide. My ENT was professional and efficient. If you want feelings he was very professional and extremely understanding.
May 15, 2026
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Very impressive.
May 5, 2026
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Dr. Tawfik is a caring, patient, and concerned doctor. He spent plenty of time with me and answered all my questions.
April 25, 2026
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I'm from California and will be recommending Vanderbilt and Dr Tawfik to anyone who needs care
April 22, 2026
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Dr. Tawfik always listens to your concerns and never downplays them. He explains things well and is very reassuring.
March 28, 2026
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Thank you so much.
March 24, 2026
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The appointment time was very rushed by the doctor
March 21, 2026
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Dr Tawfik rushed through the visit. He spoke so quickly that I could barely understand him. Not at all my idea of what an ENT should do. He walked the line of being rude.
March 8, 2026
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All options were clearly explained
February 24, 2026
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