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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

Locations

Vanderbilt Urology
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 is very knowledgeable about my condition. She explained everything very clearly.
August 22, 2024
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Dr Kaufman has been fantastic providing care for me
August 16, 2024
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Good
August 9, 2024
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Annual checkup. All good.
July 28, 2024
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Excellent doctor and very personable
July 24, 2024
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I absolutely love Dr. Kaufman!! She's always been caring and upfront with me about my healthcare. I appreciate her concern, her honesty and her knowledge. Plus she's a good person..
July 15, 2024
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Finally feeling like there is hope. Dr. Kaufman is incredible!
July 10, 2024
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Great experience..Dr Kaufman is The Best
July 10, 2024
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I've had this procedure several times but Dr Kaufman still took the time to answer my questions prior to the procedure.
June 12, 2024
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