Elisabeth Sebesta, MD

Elisabeth
Sebesta
MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Urology
Assistant Residency Program Director
Department of Urology
Division of Reconstructive Urology and Pelvic Health

Medical 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, Urodynamics

 

Dr. 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 the psychosocial impacts of urinary conditions.

Connor Forbes, MD

Connor
Forbes
MD
Assistant Professor
University of British Columbia/Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, BC

Medical School: University of British Columbia
Residency: University of British Columbia
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Hannah Ritter Lee, AGPCNP

Hannah
Ritter Lee
AGPCNP
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Urology
Division of Endourology and Stone Disease

Undergrad: Biology at Tennessee Tech University
Nursing School: Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Fellowship: Vanderbilt Urology NP Fellowship
Clinical Interests: Endourology, Kidney Stones, Urologic Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 

Leah Dickey, FNP-C

Leah
Dickey
FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Urology
Division of Reconstructive Urology and Pelvic Health

Undergrad: Columbia State/Cumberland
Nursing School: Tennessee State University
Clinical Interests: Female urology, BPH, Neurogenic bladder, ED, Kidney stones

Natalie Pace, MD

Natalie
Pace
MD

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Undergrad: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Favorite Case in Urology: Radical cystectomy with ileal conduit
Favorite OR Music: 90's Country
Fun Fact: I was on an episode of The Hills (for about 5 seconds). 

Trainee Spotlight Interview November 2021

Leah Chisholm, MD

Leah
Chisholm
MD

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergrad: Vanderbilt School of Medicine 
Medical School: Vanderbilt School of Medicine 
Favorite Case in Urology: Urethroplasty
Favorite OR Music: 90s hip-hop
Fun Fact: I was almost competitive enough to triple jump in the Olympics

Trainee Spotlight Interview April 2021

Taryn Ellis, MD

Taryn
Ellis
MD

Hometown: Moss Point, MS
Undergrad: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Favorite Case in Urology: Open RPLND
Favorite OR Music: BEYONCÉ GISELLE KNOWLES-CARTER
Fun Fact: I've been shark cage diving off the coast of South Africa

Trainee Spotlight Interview August 2020

Tiwa Akinsola, MD

Tiwa
Akinsola
MD

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Undergrad: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Favorite Case in Urology: Radical cystectomy, neobladder
Favorite OR Music: 2000s Hip Hop
Fun Fact: Huge fan of karaoke, Whitney Houston "I wanna dance with somebody" is my go to

Trainee Spotlight Interview August 2021

Education: Residency: Our Faculty

Our Faculty

Our faculty share with residents its wide-ranging experience, interests, and clinical and research expertise.  They train residents in the use, study and advancement of the most current surgical techniques, including: