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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. Kauffman is wonderful
July 3, 2025
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Everything was great
July 2, 2025
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I appreciate Dr. Kauffman's considerate manner. She seems to care about me as her patient but also as a human being. She listens and is patient and thorough. A fantastic doctor.
July 1, 2025
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Dr. Melissa Kaufman is truly one of the most caring and empathetic people I have ever met and one of the best doctors I have ever been seen by. She always asks how I am doing and how things are going with genuine care and concern. She has always answered any questions I may have and I have never felt rushed at any of the appointments that I have had with her. She is extremely knowledgeable and has the ability to explain things to me so that I can understand everything. She goes above and beyond for her patients and I am very lucky to have her as one of my doctors. I cannot thank her enough for all that she has done for me. I would highly recommend her and I wish more medical providers treated their patients with as much care as she does.
June 27, 2025
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Dr Kaufman is the absolute best!
June 15, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman is wonderful and spends time with you and answers all questions
June 10, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman and nurse Julie are the best team.
June 8, 2025
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I would've appreciated a few more minutes, I felt that she was rushed
June 3, 2025
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All top notch
May 29, 2025
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