AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Adult & Pediatric Otolaryngology, Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery, Otology, Nasal and Sinus Surgery including Balloon Sinuplasty and other In-Office Procedures, Head and Neck Surgery, Thyroid Radiofrequency Ablation
CERTIFICATION
Board Certified by the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
TRAINING
Residency: Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2016
Medical School: Doctor of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical School, 2011
Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biology, West Virginia University, 2007
DISTINCTIONS
Vanderbilt Otolaryngology Resident Research Award: 1st place - 2015, 2nd place - 2014, 3rd place - 2013
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2011
Association of Women Surgeons Patricia Numann Medical Student Award Nominee, 2010
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 2007
Magna Cum Laude, West Virginia University, 2007
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 2007
MMC & SC AFFILIATION
2019
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
ABOUT DR. CAPLIN
Dr. Caplin spent her early life in West Virginia, prior to attending medical school and completing residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Prior to her arrival at MMC, she worked in private practice in Massachusetts, then 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 currently resides in Arrington with her husband, daughter, son, two dogs and cat. She enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, eating, and spending time with friends and family. She is excited to be a part of the team at MMC and provide care for the people of Murfreesboro.