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3601 The Vanderbilt ClinicNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000
Fax+1 615-936-0605
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Summary
- Dr. David Kent is an otolaryngologist in Nashville, TN and is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 7 years. He specializes in sleep surgery and is experienced in sleep medicine and surgery.
Education & Training
University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Sleep Medicine, 2015 - 2016
UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)Residency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2010 - 2015
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2015 - Present
TN State Medical License 2016 - 2027
AL State Medical License 2020 - 2020
PA State Medical License 2010 - 2015
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Sleep Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification StarPanel, Vanderbilt University, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification BI-Clinical, CitiusTech, Inc., 2017
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Finite Element Analysis of Upper Airway in Ansa Cervicalis Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Mukund Gupta, Songrui Li, Haoxiang Luo, David T Kent, Yike Li
The Laryngoscope. 2026-10-01 - Association between body mass index and unilateral hypoglossal nerve stimulation efficacy depends on the pattern of pharyngeal collapse in obstructive sleep apnea.Daniel Vena, Eric J Kezirian, Andrew Wellman, David Kent, Mark D'Agostino
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. 2026-08-10 - Anthropometric Measurements Inform Complete Concentric Collapse Status in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea.Jordan S Weiner, Eugene G Chio, Raj C Dedhia, Colin T Huntley, Michael J Hutz
OTO Open. 2026-05-05
Press Mentions
Novel Treatments and Advances in OSAJuly 1st, 2026- Talking Sleep | Comparing Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulators for OSAApril 14th, 2026
- New Guideline Provides Clinical Recommendations for Surgical Referral of Obstructive Sleep Apnea PatientsSeptember 9th, 2021
Grant Support
- The Effect of Ansa Cervicalis Neurostimulation on Airway Patency in Obstructive Sleep ApneaVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER2022–2026
- The Effect of Ansa Cervicalis Neurostimulation on Airway Patency in Obstructive Sleep ApneaNHLBI2021–2026
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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