David Haynes MD

Neurotology

CXO VUMC, Professor of Otolaryngology, Neurosurgery, Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

3601 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000

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Summary

David Haynes, MD, is an otolaryngologist specializing in neurotology, based in Nashville, TN. He completed his medical education and several residencies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and he also holds a Master of Management in Health Care (MMHC) from Vanderbilt's Owen School of Management. Dr. Haynes is a professor at Vanderbilt Health, with expertise in areas such as vestibular schwannoma, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, and skull base surgery, among others. His numerous publications focus on topics like cochlear implants and hearing preservation. He has participated in clinical trials regarding cochlear implants and has been recognized with honors such as Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Otolaryngology.

Education & Training

Vanderbilt Owen School of ManagementMMHC, Business , Honors, 2016 - 2017
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Neurotology, 1993 - 1995
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1989 - 1993
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1989
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1987

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Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 1993 - 2026
AL State Medical License 1996 - 2020
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Neurotology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2013-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification BI-Clinical, CitiusTech, Inc., 2013-2017

Clinical Trials

Implantation of the HiRes90K™ Advantage Cochlear Implant With HiFocus™ Mid-Scala and Development of a Combined Electric and Acoustic Stimulation Technology in Adults With Partial Deafness Start of enrollment: 2014 Oct 21
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Cochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024.
Daniel R S Habib, Anthony E Bishay, Michael W S Habib, Ankita Patro, Alexander J Langerman
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2026-08-01
Does Age Impact Relative Baseline Performance and Improvement on Clinical Speech Recognition Tests in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients?
Barak Spector, Katelyn A Berg, Michael W Canfarotta, Ankita Patro, Andrea Defreese
Otology & Neurotology. 2026-07-20
Spoken Language Outcomes After Early Cochlear Implantation in a Diverse, Multi-Institutional Cohort of Congenitally Deaf Children.
Evan J Patel, Jihyun Stephans, Patricia Yoon, Alexander Cherches, Eunsaem Cho
Otology & Neurotology. 2026-07-08

Journal Articles

Evaluation of Social Media Presence of Otolaryngology Residency Programs in the United States
Deborah X Xie, David S Haynes, Robert J Yawn, JAMA
Clinical and Cost Utility of an Intraoperative Endoscopic Second Look in Cholesteatoma Surgery
George Wanna, David Haynes, Marc Bennett, The Laryngoscope

Press Mentions

An Acoustic Evening with John Anderson at Ryman Auditorium Benefits Vanderbilt HealthDecember 8th, 2025
Perkins Named Director of Pediatric NeurotologyAugust 26th, 2021
Best of Orals Showcases Expertise Across the SpecialtySeptember 19th, 2023