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Melissa R. Kaufman MD, PhD, FACS

Professor of Urology

Areas of Expertise

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

Locations

1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3800
Nashville, TN 37232

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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Good
May 21, 2026
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Dr. Kaufman and her staff were excellent,very professional, and I would recommend Vanderbilt Urology highly.
May 7, 2026
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Dr. Kaufman is what you wish every provider would be like. Listens to concerns, confident in treatment and offers practical suggestions.
April 30, 2026
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Best experience
April 28, 2026
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The best
April 28, 2026
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Best possible outcome for a very invasive test. All staff kind and caring.
April 22, 2026
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Poor
April 19, 2026
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Professional, courteous and very personable. Excellent! Made me very comfortable.
April 15, 2026
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I would highly recommend her
April 15, 2026
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