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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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Dr. Kaufman is an excellent doctor and I feel very lucky to be under her care.
September 24, 2026
Very happy with the doctor
September 23, 2026
Everything was good!
September 20, 2026
Dr. Kaufman and Sarah, her NP, were excellent!
September 16, 2026
Dr Kaufman is so caring.
September 15, 2026
Truly an answer to prayers! I'm so thankful for Dr Kauffman's expertise & caring for my health.
September 8, 2026
DR.. KAUFMAN IS THE BEST.
September 5, 2026
Dr. Kaufman is really great
September 3, 2026
Dr. Kaufman is superb. Great discussion and seasoned veteran.
August 18, 2026