Barry Jarnagin, MD, FACOG
| Specialty: | Urogynecology, Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery |
| Years in Practice:: | 26 yrs. |
| Board Certification(s): | Obstetrics and Gynecology, Female Pelvic Health Medicine, Reconstructive Surgery |
| Medical School: | University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences |
| Residency: | National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, Maryland |
| Office Location: | Center for Pelvic Health | 100 Covey Drive, Suite 205 | Franklin, TN 37067 |
| Website: | centerforpelvichealth.org |
| Incontinence Institute Location: | Franklin, TN |
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
| Specialty: | Urology, Male Reconstruction and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Years in Practice:: | 8 yrs. |
| Board Certification(s): | Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery |
| Medical School: | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences |
| Residency: | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Office Location: | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 1301 Medical Center Drive, Suite 3823 | Nashville, TN 37212 |
| Incontinence Institute Location: | Franklin, TN |
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.
Brunswick, GA
Dr. Robert Hawkins
| Specialty: | Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgery |
| Years in Practice:: | 30 yrs. |
| Board Certification(s): | Board Certified Colon and Rectal Surgery |
| Medical School: | UCLA School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Arizona |
| Office Location: | Brunswick, GA |
| Website: | Premier Surgery Center |
| Incontinence Institute Location: | Brunswick, GA |
Bio:
Dr. Hawkins is a colorectal surgeon based in Brunswick, GA. He is Board Certified in both colon and rectal Surgeries and has an exceptional success rate. His practice includes the full range of anorectal and colon procedures, including Colonoscopies, Hemorrhoidectomies, Angioplasties, and Endoscopic Surgery.
He has performed over 80 InterStim procedures for fecal incontinence since 2011. Dr. Hawkins has been able to maintain a 100% success rate with proper patient selection and 100% patient satisfaction.
