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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

Patient Comments are gathered from the Press Ganey Patient Experience Survey and displayed in full. Patients are not identified in order to respect patient privacy.
Dr Kaufman has always made me feel like she had all the time in the world for me. Even though I know she is extremely busy. She always answers my questions. She is fabulous to have caring for me.
October 14, 2025
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Dr Kaufman is always thorough and thoughtful
October 14, 2025
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She is a very very great doctor to me
October 5, 2025
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I'm so very thankful for Dr Kaufman's concern, clear explanations & compassion. She always makes me feel confident that my health is her priority. She even personally calls me with concerns & further tests that she deems necessary. I have rarely experienced such true concern from a health professional.
September 29, 2025
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Both care providers explained everything each step of the procedures and showed compassion and empathy for my problems
September 24, 2025
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I been seeing dr Kauffman for 13 yrs or longer I couldn't ask for a better dr.She is absolutely the best.She has really helped me with my bladder issues.very sweet caring dr .
September 24, 2025
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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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