Barry Jarnagin, MD, FACOG

Bio:

Specializing in urogynecology and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Barry Jarnagin has extensive experience treating all types of pelvic floor disorders, from urinary and fecal incontinence and dysfunction to chronic pelvic pain. One of the leading urogynecologic surgeons in Tennessee, Dr. Jarnagin currently serves as medical director of the Center for Pelvic Health in Franklin, Tennessee.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences, Dr. Jarnagin completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. He served as an active member of the military from 1984 to 1991 and served as the first Division Director of Urogynecology at the National Naval Medical Center. He has since held clinical, academic and board of director positions across Tennessee. Dr. Jarnagin is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as the newly offered Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery sub-specialty. He is also a member of the American Urogynecology Society, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the International Pelvic Pain Society. He is a sought-after speaker and has published more than a dozen medical journal articles on his research into topics such as incontinence, overactive bladder, and non-invasive surgical techniques.

An active participant in the very busy lives of his three children, Dr. Jarnagin has coached youth baseball and basketball, as well as AAU basketball. Along with his wife, a retired U.S. Navy nurse, Dr. Jarnagin enjoys spending time in nature with his family.

Melissa Kaufman, MD, PhD

Bio:

Dr. Melissa Kaufman is Associate Professor of Urologic Surgery at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She received her B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis and Ph.D. in Microbial Genetics at University of Tennessee. Following postdoctoral research at Stanford and completion of medical school in her home state of Arkansas, Dr. Kaufman commenced her Urology residency at Vanderbilt in 2002. She completed fellowship training in both Male Reconstruction and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in 2009 at Vanderbilt.

Dr. Kaufman’s practice focuses on female and male voiding dysfunction and incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, neurourology, urologic prosthetics, as well as reconstructive surgery for fistula and trauma. Additionally, she is a past-president of the Society of Women in Urology.

Harriette Scarpero, MD

Bio:

Dr. Harriette Scarpero is a board certified and fellowship trained urologist. Her advanced training focused on functional urinary disorders in men and women as well as pelvic floor reconstruction in women. She was among the first group of specialists to be boarded in the specialty of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery through both the American Board of Urology and American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a nationally recognized expert in the field. She is a partner at Female Urology of Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee and is director of The Continence Center of Nashville, a center of excellence within the practice. She serves in multiple education roles for the American Urological Association (AUA) and Society of Urodynamics and Female Pelvic Medicine and Urogenital Reconstruction (SUFU). She has authored numerous articles on urodynamics, urinary incontinence and overactive bladder (OAB) including the AUA/SUFU Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of OAB in Adults. She is a past President of the Society of Women in Urology.

Tara Allen, MD FPMRS

Bio:

As a board-certified physician by the American Board of Urology in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Tara Allen specializes in pelvic floor dysfunction including urinary and fecal incontinence and also offers vaginal reconstruction and vaginal rejuvenation.

Dr. Allen graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2003. She completed her residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2008 after which she began practicing in Nashville. She became board-certified in Urology in 2010. In 2013, she was in the first group to become subspecialty certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She is a past president of Tennessee Women in Medicine and has served as the Chief of Urology and on the Board of Trustees for TriStar Centennial Medical Center.

She was a partner in general urology groups in Nashville for nine years before becoming a founding partner of Female Urology of Nashville in 2017 along with Dr. Marcy Abel and Dr. Harriette Scarpero where they deliver urologic care for women by women.

Marcy Abel, MD FPMRS

Bio:

Dr. Marcy Abel has been in private practice in Nashville, TN since 2004. She completed her undergraduate training at Vanderbilt University followed by her Doctorate of Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center.  Dr. Abel completed her general surgery internship and urology residency as well at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center.

Dr. Abel is board certified by the American Board of Urology as well as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). She has served as the Chief of Urology at Midtown Hospital.  Dr. Abel has been a clinical instructor of Vanderbilt Urology residents for many years and has overseen the training of multiple urology physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

Dr. Abel’s practice includes general urology along with a specialization in female urologic problems. She is an expert at the treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, recurrent urinary tract infection and pelvic organ prolapse. She has extensive experience in the treatment of refractory overactive bladder including Interstim and Botox treatment. She is a leader in the community in vaginal reconstruction techniques including robotic surgical repair of prolapse.

Dr. Abel is a member of the American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, Society for Urodynamics and Female Urology and International Society for Sexual Medicine. She has served on the board of the Tennessee Women in Medicine and on the peer review committee of Midtown Hospital.