Dr. Kent R. Murphy, MD | Hermitage, TN | Otolaryngologist

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Dr. Kent Murphy is a board-certified otolaryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery with over four decades of medical experience. They earned their medical degree from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School of Medicine and completed residency training at Indiana University Hospital. Dr. Murphy speaks English and has been practicing medicine for 42 years.

Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Tristar Summit Medical Center and practices at Summit ENT Associates in Hermitage, Tennessee. They focus on comprehensive ear, nose, and throat care for patients of all ages. Patients have given Dr. Murphy an average rating of 3.9 stars for their care and expertise in otolaryngology services.

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accepting new patients
3.9

46 Ratings
42 years of experience
3 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Indiana University Hospital
17 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
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Dr. Murphy's Ratings and Reviews

3.9

46 Ratings with 17 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 11 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (3)
Had a good bedside manner: (23) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Spent time with me: (21) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (20) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (23) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
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He botched my deviated septum surgery five years ago, punched a hole in my septum and lied to me saying it was fixed. I found out three years later when I moved out of state and went to a new allergist. The allergist said: Who did this to you?

March 22nd, 2018

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SO glad I found Dr. Murphy to do my sinus surgery. I feel better now than I have in years. Only wish I could have done this years ago.

May 9th, 2017

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I had a very complicated sinus surgery with Dr. Murphy and it could not have gone better. I feel like a new person and cannot say enough about the quality of care I received!

December 30th, 2016

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Dr. Murphy and his staff are wonderful! They are so kind and considerate and Dr. Murphy is so talented. I have had allergies since I was a small child, therefore I have suffered with sinus issues for most of my life. The treatment that I have received has changed my life.

October 27th, 2016

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Dr. Murphy is a fantastic surgeon. I would trust him with my family any time. He performed a very complex sinus surgery on me and the results were outstanding. He really cares and listens.

July 21st, 2016

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Super surgeon! So glad I found him. He treats you like family.

April 29th, 2016

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Awesome experience! You won't be disappointed!

March 2nd, 2016

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We had a surgery performed this past spring for chronic sinus infections. We were assured he identified the problem and it would work. My wife is still having the sinus infections. The out-of-pocket costs are also astronomical for his services ($9,000 so far and that is discounted Anthem rate).

October 27th, 2015

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I would not recommend this Doctor. I had a severe deviated septum. Dr. Murphy did the surgery. Now I have a huge hole in my septum and I still have a deviated septum. He also lied to me saying the hole was just a pinhole size. It is as large as a quarter. I payed his office hundreds of dollars for this and my insurance payed thousands of dollars for this surgery that I have to have again.

August 21st, 2015

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Dr. Murphy performed a submucousal resection on my nasal cavity. I am very pleased with the results. I had no complications and I am now able to breathe through my nose with ease. I am so happy that I made the decision to have this surgery.

August 20th, 2015

Summit ENT Associates

5653 Frist Blvd Ste 231Hermitage, TN 37076

Tel: (615) 872-0922

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Dr. Kent Randall Murphy, MD	Dr. Charles T Wright, MD	Dr. Todd Christopher Huber, MD	Dr. Andrew Walter Celmer, MD
Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery	Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (46 Ratings)	3.4 (5 Ratings)	3.9 (31 Ratings)	4 (21 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish
Hermitage , TN	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Murfreesboro , TN
Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine	Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine	Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

Allergies
Chronic Sinusitis
Deviated Septum
Eating Disorders
Facial Trauma
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Aids
Hearing Disorders
Hearing Loss
Otology
Polyps
Sleep Apnea (Sleep Apnea Syndromes)
Smell Disorders
Swallowing Disorders
Tumors
Voice Disorders

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Indiana University Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine in 1984.

NPI Number

Dr. Murphy's NPI number is 1750348892.

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What languages does Dr. Kent Murphy speak?: Dr. Kent Murphy speaks English.
Where is Dr. Kent Murphy's office located?: Dr. Kent Murphy's office is located at 5653 Frist Blvd Ste 231, Hermitage, TN, 37076.
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