Beyond Medical Care: The Crystal Scholarship

She may not be from the area, but Tennessee has called Dr. Caplin and her family back 'home!' Murfreesboro Medical Clinic is proud to welcome Board Certified, Otolaryngologist, Britni Caplin, M.D. to its skilled physician group and to the Murfreesboro Community.

Dr. Caplin spent her early life in West Virginia, prior to attending medical school and completing residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. From there, she worked in private practice in Massachusetts before returning to what felt like home: Nashville, Tennessee. Since 2017 Dr. Caplin and her husband have lived in Nashville with their almost two-year-old daughter, two dogs, and a cat. Most recently, in Nashville, she has served as the Chief of Otolaryngology within the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, while also holding an appointment as an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.

Dr. Caplin was introduced to Murfreesboro by current MMC Otolaryngologist, Brannon Mangus, M.D. They completed their residency together at Vanderbilt and kept in touch over the years. "I'd heard Dr. Mangus talk about the Murfreesboro community and how happy he was here and at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic," Caplin said, "when the opportunity arose, I jumped on it right away."

While Dr. Caplin is a general Otolaryngologist and enjoys all aspects of the specialty, she is especially drawn to surgeries that impact the overall quality of life for the patient. Specifically, she is passionate and well versed in ear surgery, functional nasal surgery, thyroid/parathyroid surgery, sinus surgery, and other adult and pediatric surgeries in the head and neck.

When asked what led her to surgery and Otolaryngology she said, "having a mother and father who were both in the medical field. My dad is a dentist and my mom a nurse practitioner. I knew from a young age I would one day follow in their footsteps into healthcare." Caplin continued, "I always knew I was a surgeon. I worked with my dad as a dental assistant and was fascinated by surgery and the difference it would make for people." Going into medical school she knew she was passionate about surgery, but after being introduced to Otolaryngology she knew that was the specialty for her. "In Otolaryngology we specialize in everything above the collar bone. We focus on a patient's senses, from their sense of smell, to their voice, to hearing and how it all connects to who they are. We can make a true impact in our patients' lives," Dr. Caplin said.

To learn more about Dr. Britni Caplin or MMC's ENT department, please visit mmclinic.com or call 615-867-8110