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Melissa R. Kaufman MD, PhD, FACS

Professor of Urology
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

  • Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
  • Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery
  • Urethral Strictures
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Urodynamics
  • Urology

Conditions and Treatments

Locations

Vanderbilt Urology
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3800
Nashville, TN 37232

Services

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - University of Tennessee, 1993
  • Doctor of Medicine - University of Arkansas, 2002
  • Internship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2003
  • Residency - Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2007
  • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
  • Fellowship - Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Urology - American Board of Urology, 2011
  • Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery - American Board of Urology, 2013

Patient Comments

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The Best.
September 18, 2025
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She was very good listener and educator. She gave me options, letting me make decisions
September 17, 2025
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I have seen 3 Urologists before her. Her explanation was the first one that made sense
September 17, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman was excellent in every way!
September 16, 2025
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A very good visit.
September 5, 2025
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I will recommend her to others. She explained everything, answered all my questions and was very kind.
September 4, 2025
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Dr Kaufman is a very knowledgeable and caring physician. Easy to talk to and a good listener.
August 28, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman is an inspiration to me and a shining example of a experienced and compassionate doctor!
August 27, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman was great. She made her role in my care very clear, elucidated a lot that I did not understand, went into great detail, and answered all of my questions to an extent that I felt much more comfortable and knowledgeable going into my procedure.
August 24, 2025
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