Our Faculty
Fellowship Director
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Melissa R. Kaufman, MD, PhD, FACS
ProfessorDepartment of UrologyPatricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Urologic SurgeryChiefDivision of Reconstructive Urology and Pelvic HealthMedical School: University of Arkansas College of Medicine
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship: Vanderbilt Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Clinical Interests: Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery, Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery, Urinary Incontinence, Urethral Strictures, UrodynamicsDr. Kaufman currently serves as the global principal investigator for a pivotal Phase III clinical trial to pioneer the first application of cell therapy for Urologic indications. She was honored as the 2017 recipient of the Zimskind award from the Society for Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction for outstanding contributions within 10 years of completion of training.
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Roger R. Dmochowski, MD, MMHC, FACS
ProfessorDepartment of UrologyProfessorSurgery and GynecologyAssociate Surgeon in Chief Vice ChairSection of Surgical SciencesExecutive Medical DirectorPerioperative ServicesAssociate Chief of StaffSurgeryDivision of Reconstructive Urology and Pelvic HealthMedical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX
Residency: University of Texas Medical School, Houston, TX
Fellowship: Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA
Clinical Interests: Female Pelvic Medicine, Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery, Neurogenic Bladder, Pelvic Floor Reconstrucive Surgery, Urinary IncontinenceDr Dmochowski is Associate Surgeon in Chief for Vanderbilt University Medical Center and has other leadership positions in the health system. He has a practice focus in female urology, urologic reconstruction and outcomes. He is an immediate past Trustee of the American Board of Urology and is immediate past Vice Chair of the urology Residency Review Committee through ACGME.
He is masters trained in conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation.
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Niels V. Johnsen, MD, MPH, FACS
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of UrologyFellowship DirectorGenitourinary Reconstruction and Trauma FellowshipDivision of Reconstructive Urology and Pelvic HealthMedical School: Tulane University School of Medicine - New Orleans, LA
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Fellowship: University of Washington, Male Genitourinary Reconstruction and Trauma
Clinical Interests: Reconstructive Surgery, Erectile Dysfunction, Peyronie’s Disease, Urethral Stricture, Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence, Urinary Fistula, Urologic TraumaDr. Johnsen is an active member of both the Sexual Medicine Society of North America and the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, and serves as co-chair of the ACS Urologic Trauma Guidelines. His research and clinical practice focus primarily on the treatment of sexual and urinary health issues following trauma, surgery, radiation, or any other type of injury.
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Lindsey McKernan, Ph.D. MPH
Associate ProfessorPsychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Physical Medicine and RehabilitationClinical Psychology Doctorate: University of Tennessee
Internship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clinical Interests: Interstitial Cystitis (IC/BPS), Pelvic Floor Disorders, Chronic Pain Conditions, Trauma, Hypnosis -
Elisabeth Sebesta, MD
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of UrologyDivision of Reconstructive Urology and Pelvic HealthMedical School: Columbia University
Residency: Columbia University, Urology
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clinical Interests: Genitourinary and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Neurogenic Bladder, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract Fistula, Bladder Dysfunction, UrodynamicsDr. Sebesta is double boarded in both Urology and Urogynecology, and specializes in bladder dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, genitourinary reconstruction, and female pelvic health. Her research interests include how social determinants of health and unmet social needs impact bladder health, and the psychosocial impacts of urinary conditions.