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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 immediately put me at ease with her bedside manner, which is something I place high value on as many doctors as I've had to see with this issue & dealing with lupus in general. She was also very straightforward in how she presented the treatment option, answered questions thoroughly, and gave detailed explanations of everything. I truly felt listened to. I had also researched her prior to our visit. Her resume is impressive!
February 20, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman explains everything in detail about what she's doing and procedures in the future. Never makes you feel rushed. Very caring and concerned about you.
February 19, 2025
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I love Dr Kaufman
February 19, 2025
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Dr Kaufman is the absolute best I've been her patient nearly 15 years and won't see any one but her.she has helped me so much and really cares about her patients and takes her time to listen to any questions or concerns I may have
February 12, 2025
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Dr Kaufman is an excellent patient advocateNever feel rushed and answers questions completely
February 12, 2025
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Dr Kaufman was outstandig
February 4, 2025
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Dr VAughn and the people worming with her were warm professional and helpful
February 4, 2025
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Provider was very knowledgeable in her field.
January 26, 2025
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Couldn't have been more pleased! All were very professional. Excellent visit.
January 21, 2025
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