
James David Phillips MD
Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)
Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
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3601 21st Ave SNashville, TN 37232
Phone+1 615-322-3000
Fax+1 615-936-0605
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Summary
- Along with his general pediatric otolaryngology practice, I have subspecialty interests in the care of or cleft lip and palate as well as vascular anomalies. I have developed and direct multidisciplinary clinics in these areas. I also direct a multidisciplinary conference for the treatment of velopharyngeal insufficiency.
I am an active member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies, and the American Cleft Palate Association. I maintain humanitarian interests in the developing world and have participated in surgical mission efforts to Guatemala, Ecuador, Haiti, and Mexico.
Education & Training
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Otolaryngology, 2014 - 2016
- University of Alabama Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2014
- Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
- TN State Medical License 2016 - 2026
- AL State Medical License 2011 - 2020
- AR State Medical License 2013 - 2016
- American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAAO-HNS) American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Cleft Lip and Palate Publishing Trends From Authors in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in Cleft and Craniofacial Journals.Ina Lee, Zachary Pierre, Rahul Sharma, Roberto Solis, James Phillips
The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal. 2025-07-10 - Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss after opioid overdose in an adolescent male.Kelsey Richard, Miriam R Smetak, April Peterson, James Phillips, Frank Virgin
Ear, Nose, & Throat Journal. 2025-07-01 - Reducing Surgery for Pediatric Posttonsillectomy Hemorrhage Using Tranexamic Acid: A Quality Improvement Initiative.Laura A Petrauskas, Janavi Sethurathnam, Ansley J Kunnath, Rahul K Sharma, John Ceremsak
Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery. 2025-05-21
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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