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Dr. James Netterville, MD

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

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1980)

Professional interests include: skull base disorders, cancer, thyroid surgery, and more.

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

(615) 936-5000

Dr. James Netterville, MD is an otolaryngologist in Nashville, TN specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1980 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. James Netterville, MD is affiliated with Vanderbilt Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

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

Address:

7209 Medical Center East South Tower 1215 21st Avenue S
Nashville, TN 37232

Some issues Dr. James Netterville, MD can help you with:

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

dissection	19
doctor visit	307
excision	19
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
lymph node procedures	19
minimally invasive procedures	81
neck surgery	19

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	16
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

dissection	18
doctor visit	169
excision	18
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	67
lymph node procedures	18
minimally invasive procedures	67
neck surgery	18

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	12
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

dissection	17
doctor visit	282
excision	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	110
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	110
neck surgery	17

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	24
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

dissection	14
doctor visit	275
excision	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	112
lymph node procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	112
neck surgery	14

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	14
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

dissection	11
doctor visit	290
excision	11
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	116
lymph node procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	116
neck imaging	11
neck surgery	11
salivary gland surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	41

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

dissection	17
doctor visit	230
excision	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	95
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	95
neck surgery	17
salivary gland surgery	11

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	212
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

dissection	13
doctor visit	206
excision	13
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	81
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	81
neck surgery	13

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

doctor visit	203
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	74
minimally invasive procedures	74

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

doctor visit	300
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	137
minimally invasive procedures	137

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Netterville, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Netterville, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Nashville, TN were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, dissection and neck surgery.

dissection	15
doctor visit	252
excision	15
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	97
lymph node procedures	15
minimally invasive procedures	97
neck imaging	11
neck surgery	15
salivary gland surgery	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Netterville, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	189
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	54
85 and over	7
Less than 65	23
65 to 74	109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Netterville, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Netterville, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. James Netterville, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1980. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1980)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Netterville, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vanderbilt Health

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James Netterville, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Netterville, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Nashville, TN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
KLS Martin LP	$173 $173
Acera Surgical, Inc.	$145 Restrata Wound Matrix $145
Arrinex, Inc.	$117 Clarifix $117
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$114 Coblation - Tonsil Wands $114
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$82 Rapid Rhino - Nasal Dressings $82
Other	$95 $95

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$726

Biography

Dr. James Netterville's specialty is otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Netterville include skull base surgery, skull base disorders, and thyroid surgery. Dr. Netterville is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine. He is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).