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Melissa R. Kaufman MD, PHD

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 Kauffman is a wonderful dr she's the very best
October 29, 2024
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Dr. Kaufman is excellent. I felt the catheter go in but no real pain. Procedure completed in less than 5 minutes.
October 23, 2024
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Very good
October 23, 2024
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Dr Kauffman is the best
October 2, 2024
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I highly recommend Dr. M. Kaufman.
September 10, 2024
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Have recommended Dr Kaufman to many people
August 27, 2024
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Excellent care
August 26, 2024
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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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