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Melissa R. Kaufman MD, PhD, FACS

Professor of Urology
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  • 395 ratings
  • 50 comments
Insurance Plans Accepted

Areas of Expertise

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    Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery
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    Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery
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    Urethral Strictures
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    Urinary Incontinence
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    Urodynamics
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    Urology

Conditions and Treatments

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    Bladder Disorders
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    Bladder Neck Contracture
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    Enlarged Prostate
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    Erectile Dysfunction
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    Neurogenic Bladder
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    Overactive Bladder
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    Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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    Peyronie Disease
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    Artificial Urinary Sphincter
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    Bladder Diverticulectomy
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    Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections
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    Female Sling
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    Female Urethral Sling Surgery
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    Injection Therapy
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    Male Sling
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    Nerve Stimulator Implants

Locations (2)

Vanderbilt Urology
1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3823
Nashville, TN 37232

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

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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 was very thorough, professional and optimistic! Excellent experience!
October 27, 2021
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Very kind and helpful, both the doctor and resident.
October 20, 2021
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Dr. Kaufman was very late getting to me and didn't apologize. She was not forthcoming with info unless I asked her questions.
October 20, 2021
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Seemed a little too professional. Nice enough... only gave me one option... didn't tell me anything I could try on my own?
October 19, 2021
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*Dr. Kaufman is one of the best doctors I have seen. I have been going to her for over 12 years. She is like having your own personal doctor - she is. She is the best!
October 19, 2021
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Dr Kaufman is a fantastic Doctor!
October 14, 2021
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Very good, we are working to resolve my issue, hopefully
October 8, 2021
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Dr. Melissa Kaufman literally saved my life from a mesh surgery that was botched. I was having repeated UTI infections, horrific pain and she was able to remove the embedded mesh piece by piece and was able to get me to a better quality of life. I am forever grateful for her!
October 5, 2021
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Awesome
September 29, 2021
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