Our Faculty
Fellowship Director
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W. Stuart Reynolds, MD, MPH
Associate ProfessorDepartment of UrologyFellowship DirectorFemale Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery FellowshipDivision of Reconstructive Urology and Pelvic HealthMedical School: Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey College of Medicine
Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center
Fellowship: Vanderbilt Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship
Clinical Interests: Urinary Incontinence, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Fistulas, Neurogenic Urinary Tract Dysfunction, UrogynecologyDr. Reynolds is an expert in functional urology and women’s pelvic health, with specialty certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), and the Director of the Vanderbilt FPMRS Fellowship Program. His research focuses on understanding functional bladder disorders, such as overactive bladder and incontinence, to improve the lives of those affected by these conditions. As a recognized leader in the field, he serves as Member-at-Large on the Executive Committee of the Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU).
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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 DirectorPatient Safety and QualityAssociate 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 serves as Vice Chair of the urology Residency Review Committee through ACGME.
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Niels V. Johnsen, MD, MPH
Assistant ProfessorDepartment of UrologyDivision 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. 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 MedicineMedical School: Columbia University
Residency: Columbia University
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Clinical Interests: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery/Urogynecology, Neurogenic Bladder, Pelvic Organ, Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, Urinary Tract FistulaDr. Sebesta specializes in bladder dysfunction, urinary incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, genitourinary reconstruction, and female pelvic health, with a certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). Her research interests include how social determinants of health and unmet social needs impact bladder health and urinary conditions.