About

Paul A. Tennant, M.D., is a head and neck surgical oncologist with Norton Cancer Institute. He specializes in microvascular reconstructive surgery to treat complex benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck. Dr. Tennant earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Memphis, and completed his residency training in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. Before joining Norton Cancer Institute, Dr. Tennant served as a faculty member at the UofL School of Medicine Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. He served as president of the Kentucky Society of Otolaryngology from 2017 to 2018. Dr. Tennant is the author of many peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has worked collaboratively with many health care providers in the community and region to improve outcomes for head and neck cancer patients. He works alongside a wide range of specialists, including otolaryngologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, cancer rehabilitation specialists, an oncologic dermatologist, nutritionists and speech-language pathologists.

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Expertise

Education

  • Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

    Fellowship, Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2014

  • University of Louisville Hospital

    Residency, Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2013

  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

    Medical Education, Doctor of Medicine, 2008


Age Groups Seen

Age Groups Seen
Adults
Languages
English
Gender
Male

Reviews

4.90 out of 5 4.9 of 5 stars — 150 Ratings, 24 Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

provider listened carefully 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider gave easy to understand instruction 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider knew important medical history 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider showed concern 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider spent enough time with you 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider rating 4.80 out of 5 (4.8)
provider explained things clearly 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
likelihood of recommending this provider 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider included you in decisions 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)
provider showed respect for what you said 5.00 out of 5 (5.0)
provider discussed treatment options 4.90 out of 5 (4.9)

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 09/11/2026

The professionalism of this practice is exemplary.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/31/2026

Dr Tennant is thorough and very informative.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/16/2026

I have always had the best of care from Dr. Tennant and his nurses and staff.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/13/2026

Everything good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 08/02/2026

Dr Paul Tennant is the best! I feel so grateful to be under his care. He is an asset to Norton's.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/17/2026

Was very encouraged with care an explanation with Jordan and Dr Tennant both. Very good at explaining things and great personal and professional at their roles

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 07/10/2026

Top notch. These doctors have a well earned great reputation.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 06/28/2026

Norton cancer is a great place for care

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/29/2026

We didn't want to travel to Louisville but this surgeon is best so we came

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/29/2026

Dr. Tennant and his team are awesome!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/29/2026

Top notch office!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 05/22/2026

Highly recommend Dr. Tennet and his staff.

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/26/2026

Dr. Talked to fast.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/24/2026

Dr Tennant is beyond amazing. He shows great empathy and understanding of my long cancer journey and the anxiety that I have. I have the utmost confidence in him.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/21/2026

Everyone was comforting and kind.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/19/2026

I am pleased so far

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/16/2026

Assistant and doctor very nice and professional.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 04/10/2026

Dr Tennant and his possible intern? Was great. Very attentive and they listened and let me ask my questions. I felt very comfortable with their answers and suggestions.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 03/01/2026

Awesome Dr. Wish he was a PCP for me (specialist) He listens and shows concern for his patients.

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/27/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/22/2026

We met 5 teams of care providers that day with different degrees of education . Every one of them were over the top attentive and caring .

4.00 out of 5 4.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/15/2026

Good

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/12/2026

The above responses are in regards to Dr. Tennant. He and his team are awesome!

5.00 out of 5 5.0 out of 5

Reviewed on 02/08/2026

Always a good experience.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage
  • Ambetter from MHS
  • Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
  • Anthem
  • Anthem Kentucky Medicaid
  • Anthem MediBlue HMO/PPO
  • Anthem Pathway
  • Anthem Pathway Transition
  • CareSource Indiana Medicaid
  • CareSource Marketplace Kentucky and Indiana
  • Cigna
  • CorVel
  • Coventry
  • Encore
  • Essence
  • First Health Group Corp. (First Health)
  • UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
  • HealthSmart
  • Hosparus
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicaid
  • Indiana Medicare
  • Indiana Health Network
  • Kentucky Medicaid
  • Kentucky Medicare
  • MDwise
  • MHS
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan
  • Passport Health Plan Kentucky MCO
  • Passport Marketplace
  • Provider Net/OMCA
  • Sagamore
  • Signature Advantage
  • SIHO
  • TRICARE Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Indiana and Kentucky
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • WellCare
  • WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpath
  • Workers’ Compensation
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