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James L. Netterville MD

The Mark C. Smith Professor of Head and Neck Oncology, Director of Head and Neck Oncologic Services, Executive Vice Chair, Department of Otolaryngology, and Associate Director, Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences

Areas of Expertise

  • Cancer
  • ENT Ear, Nose, Throat (Otolaryngology)
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Otolaryngology
  • Otolaryngology Surgery
  • Skull Base Conditions
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Thyroid Surgery
  • Upper Airway (Tracheal), Oral, Nasal, Lip, and Other Head and Neck Cancers

Location

1215 21st Ave. S., Floors 6-10
Nashville, TN 37232

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Tennessee, 1980
  • Internship - Methodist Hospital, 1981
  • Residency - Methodist Hospital, 1982
  • Fellowship - University of Iowa Healthcare, 1985
  • Residency - University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1985

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology, 1985

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Patient Comments

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Dr. Netterville is the best doctor I have been to. His bedside manner and knowledge and willingness fo take time with you and not rush you out.
September 21, 2024
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Dr. Netterville is a wonderful doctor and I highly recommend him.
September 20, 2024
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Always a pleasure seeing Dr. Netterville. He did my surgery 30 years ago and I will never forget his extreme kindness and genuinely caring about me. He is simply the best and saved my life.
August 30, 2024
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Wish all my Doctors were as good as Doctor Netterville!
July 12, 2024
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I would highly recommend.
June 24, 2024
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Dr Netterville is unarguably the best there is. He gives patients his undivided attention. He takes care and time to explain their treatment thoroughly and answers any questions big or small thoughtfully and completely.
May 17, 2024
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Excellent care
May 1, 2024
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The time that was shared was exceptional
April 26, 2024
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Dr. Netterville is an excellent physician.
March 17, 2024
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