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Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS

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(Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS)

(498 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Practice and Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Michigan Medical School (1989)

Professional interests include: cancer, maxillofacial (jaw and face) surgery, tumor, and more.

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

(615) 322-5000

Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS is a general practitioner in Nashville, TN specializing in general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health.

Office Locations

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

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

modified radical neck dissection

In 2023, Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS performed more modified radical neck dissection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

laryngoscopy

In 2012, Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, and laryngoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	20
doctor visit	588
excision	20
gastrointestinal procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	171
lymph node procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	186
neck surgery	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	18
doctor visit	581
excision	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	157
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	157
neck surgery	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	21
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	28
doctor visit	427
excision	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	157
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	157
neck surgery	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	176
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	273
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	21
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	42
doctor visit	462
excision	42
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	155
lymph node procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	155
neck surgery	42
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	330
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	48
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	43
doctor visit	416
excision	43
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	138
lymph node procedures	43
minimally invasive procedures	138
neck surgery	43
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	23
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	38
doctor visit	547
excision	38
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	158
lymph node procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	158
neck surgery	38
salivary gland surgery	11
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	28
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	30
doctor visit	580
excision	30
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	136
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	136
neck surgery	30
salivary gland surgery	11
tongue surgery	12
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	168
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	23
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	29
doctor visit	575
excision	29
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	155
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	155
neck surgery	29
salivary gland surgery	13
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	24
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	31
doctor visit	504
excision	31
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	101
lymph node procedures	31
minimally invasive procedures	101
neck surgery	31
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	264
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	20
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	21
doctor visit	476
excision	21
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	85
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	85
neck surgery	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	28
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

dissection	28
doctor visit	458
excision	28
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	95
lymph node procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	95
neck surgery	28
salivary gland surgery	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	93
85 and over	25
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated as a general practitioner in Nashville, TN were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

dissection	29
doctor visit	510
excision	29
gastrointestinal procedures	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	137
lymph node procedures	29
minimally invasive procedures	138
neck surgery	29
salivary gland surgery	12
tongue surgery	12
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	280
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	81
85 and over	23
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	155

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989. He completed residency at Ohio State University Medical Center. He is certified by the Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1989)

Residency: Ohio State University Medical Center (1994)

Board Certification: Otolaryngology - American Board of Otolaryngology (1995)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 498 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-04

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Fr Sinard is one of the best doctors I have ever had in my life and I am 83 years old and have 10 children.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-14

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Dr. Sinard and his team always keep me informed throughout the entire exam, as well as asking for my input.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-05-06

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Dr Sinard is wonderful so thoughtful and thorough in his exam talked to us about return visits as needed

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-06

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Dr. Sinard is the absolute best. He is always thorough, kind, patient, and encouraging. He is awesome.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-19

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Dr. Sinard was very thorough and spent as much time with me as I needed.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-27

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Good and yes I will recommend anybody to me he is wonderful doctor

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-23

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Always excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-11-07

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
KLS Martin L.P.	$204 $204
Freudenberg Medical, LLC	$48 $48
American Medical Systems Inc.	$18 Aura XP $18

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$252
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Robert Sinard specializes in general practice and otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Patients rated Dr. Sinard highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Sinard include infections, endocrine diseases (hormone disorders), and skull base disorders. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Dr. Sinard welcomes new patients at his office inNashville, TN as reported by Doctor.com. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Michigan Medical School and performed his residency at Ohio State University Medical Center.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Sinard, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

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