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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 Melissa Kaufman was kind, helpful and professional.
February 14, 2026
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My appointment went very well. Dr. Kauffman was extremely knowledgeable and listened very well. She's compassionate and offered me good options for my problems. I think she's an excellent doctor.
February 4, 2026
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Its seldom I feel confident with the medical profession, especially considering the urology diagnosis and prognosis of the original provider as it concerned a neurogenic bladder. Dr Kaufman provided a path forward with more than one option. I have confidence that her years of experience in this field will provide me the best outcome for the planned prodecure and that will be done with knowledge and wisdom. All In short supply In the field of medicine. Since my medical issue not only affects me but my wife if 33 years, then Dr. Kaufmankindly included my wife in the conversation, which demonstrated her professionalism and compassion for seeing beyond the diagnosis. The previous provider was not astute enough to do so or just simply not concerned.I have my pre-op scheduled for the first of July and very thankful my wife insisted on Vanderbilt and my care was assigned to Dr Kaufman!
February 1, 2026
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I love and enjoy my Doctor. She is a very caring and concerned care giver.
January 10, 2026
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Dr. Kaufman was so kind and understanding of my situation.
December 31, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman is fabulous!
December 23, 2025
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She is by far the best Dr I have had to date! While the others were great, she was exceptional.
November 26, 2025
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Dr. Kaufman and hwr team go the extra mile to address my concerns and a recommended counsel of action.
November 17, 2025
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Couldn't be better
November 15, 2025
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