
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Paul A Tennant
Biography/ Philosophy of Care
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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Locations
- Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Brownsboro
- 4955 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40241
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- phone: 502-394-6410
- Norton Cancer Institute Radiation Center - Downtown
- 676 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-629-4555
- Norton Cancer Institute - Brownsboro
- 4955 Norton Healthcare Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40241
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- phone: 502-394-6350
- Norton Cancer Institute - Downtown
- 676 South Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40202
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- phone: 502-629-2500
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
- Residency: University of Louisville Hospital, Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery, 2013
- Medical Education: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2008
Board Certifications
- Otolaryngology: American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Ambetter from MHS
- Ambetter from WellCare of Kentucky
- Anthem
- Anthem Indiana 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)
- HealthSmart
- Hosparus
- Humana Medicaid
- Humana Medicare
- Indiana Health Network
- Indiana Medicaid
- Indiana Medicare
- 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
- UofL Health – Frazier Rehabilitation Institute
- Veterans Affairs (VA)
- WellCare
- WellCare Medicare
- WellCare of Kentucky Medicaid (Kentucky MCO)
- Wellpath
- Workers’ Compensation
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
140 ratings, 44 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/22/2026
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 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2026
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2026
The above responses are in regards to Dr. Tennant. He and his team are awesome!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/8/2026
Always a good experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
The provider and his team are very compassionate and knowledgeable. I don't have words to describe how grateful I am with Dr Tenant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2026
I felt the nurse, and Drs were very kind, attentive, and thorough with me and our time. I felt seen, heard, and valued. The visit was not rushed and my questions and concerns were addressed and explained for me to fully understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Outstanding care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Excellent Experience Doc very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
Dr. Tennent and associates are always very cordial and caring about me and my medical issues. He remembers what my problems are and is extermely conscientious. I have very complicated medical issues which Dr. Tennent takes into consideration when talking to me and deciding what is the best way to handle problems.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
He was very patient and explained options to my husband and me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
Very happy with the care I receive from Dr. Tennant, his staff, and the entire team at NCI.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2025
He is an exceptional surgeon as is his staff. So glad he is the one that did my cancer surgery!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/30/2025
They were very very knowledgeable and courteous and got me scheduled for the next set of appointments I needed right away. They also answered all the questions I had about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Dr Tennant was great and I'm glad we decided to come to him. He was very thorough and went over care with us as well as surgery and what to expect . Nothing felt rushed even though he's a busy Provider . We both left feeling very confident in his abilities and glad we made the choice to drive to Louisville from Clarkson Ky to see him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/23/2025
The doctors, nurses, speech therapist and staff are exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Very caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
I love Dr. Tenant and everyone in this office. I'm always treated good.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
I appreciated that the provider was aware about how nervous I was about my condition and kept reassuring me that they would get me through this.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2025
Love my Doctor Tennant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Very professional; excellent bedside manner:; always listens and answers questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Staff very nice. Very confident about my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
Very compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Tennant is the best! Personable and always takes his time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Dr. Tennant is the absolute best head and neck provider in our system. I can't imagine seeing anyone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Dr. Tennant is an extraordinary provider. He made every effort to get my mother (patient) the care that she needed and brought in another physician during her appointment. I know that both docs were very busy but insisted to spend as much time with us as needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
I was very pleased with my first experience with Norton's Cancer Institute, Staff and Dr. Paul Tennett. I will look forward to Dr. Tennett taking care of me in the future. I will highly recommend him in the future whenever I have the opportunity.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
I think the wait was due to the time the doctor spent with patients. He took his time with me to make sure my questions were answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2025
All of my Drs at Nortons during my recent cancer treatments have been excellent. I could not have asked for a better qualified level of Drs. All the staff was confident and knowledgeable during it all.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2025
He worked me in and was an absolute pleasure to deal with. It was obvious he understood the problem and made plans to fix it! He brought speech people with him as well as an assistant. An OR stood waiting and I was personally escorted there. The OR area was expecting me and I went straight to pre-op, then to the OR.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2025
Great doctors
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr Tennant is an incredible Doctor who cares for his patients
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Best head and neck oncology team in the buisness
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2025
Dr. Tennant is always thoughtful, helpful, and unhurried. I realize he is very busy and can easily run into situations that delay him - I don't have a problem with that. I'd rather deal with late meetings with him given how competent and thoughtful he is than switch to anyone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2025
Provider and medical assistant/nurse were wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2025
I was referred to Dr Tennant [...]. I am Thankful for Dr Tennant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2025
Dr. Tenant takes my teasing him about his use of adjectives in a good way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr. Tennant is very good. His staff was very helpful and very easy to work with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2025
Dr. tenant and Dr. Spalding treated me with excellent care and got me through a very difficult period in my life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2025
The Dr is great, he has been very upfront about treatment(s) and expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2025
Overall excellent experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Wonderful physician he always takes professional care of me above and beyond.