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Welcome to Nashville’s premier urology practice! At Pazona MD, the care and needs of our patients come first. Dr. Joseph Pazona has more than a decade of experience, and our team will make sure you’re taken care of from the moment you walk through our doors to the moment you leave. We’re proud to offer no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy procedures, overactive bladder treatments, male and female hormone optimization, erectile dysfunction treatment, and more. Through each of our services, we’re able to provide 100% satisfaction to each of our patients.
Find the Pazona MD location closest to you and meet our team below!
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Dr. Ashley Tapscott is an established expert in the field of Sexual Health. She is a board-certified urologist and fellowship-trained in Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction. Along with her work in general urology, Dr. Tapscott’s subspecialty contributions continue to be internationally recognized at many urologic and sexual medicine society meetings. An active educator, she is frequently invited to lecture to urologists and primary care physicians, as well as appearing on The Dr. Drew Pinsky Show and her YouTube channel.
Dr. Tapscott graduated from Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. She completed her internship in Philadelphia and a urology residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Tapscott pursued additional subspecialty training with a fellowship in Male and Female Sexual Dysfunction, Urologic Prosthetics, and Male Infertility at Cleveland Clinic. She then developed a successful practice in Charlotte, NC for the past ten years.
Dr. Tapscott is proud to have been elected to the Board of Directors and Committees of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, as well as the Editorial Board of the Video Journal of Prosthetic Urology. She is an active member of the Society of Urologic Prosthetic Surgeons, the American Urological Association, and the International Society for the Study of Women’s Health. She has also been published in renowned specialty journals for her research.
Through her expertise as well as her thoughtful practice of exhibiting respect and compassion, Dr. Tapscott is pleased to offer patient-to-patient educator programs for patients AND their partners. These patients, successfully treated by Dr. Tapscott, are willing to share their stories and experiences with others in returning to their full potential.
Founder & Director of Southern Sexual Health
Kate is originally from Georgia, but moved to Nashville to start her nursing career at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. During that time, Kate completed her Masters in Nursing at Vanderbilt University and later her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of South Alabama. She has experience in post-surgical patient care, acute care, and nursing education. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.
Nurse Practitioner
Whitney was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and obtained her undergraduate degree in Nursing at the University of Toledo. After working as an obstetrics nurse for five years, Whitney went on to get her Masters in Nursing at Tennessee State University. She has been practicing as a Family Nurse Practitioner for six years and strives to make her patients feel comfortable and supported. Outside of work, you can find Whitney eating her way through the diverse Nashville food scene and exploring new parts of the country and world with her husband.
Nurse Practitioner
Katie Bond, FNP-C cares for our patients in both the Cookeville and Nashville locations. Having lived overseas for most of her childhood, she has an appreciation and respect for a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and values. She moved to Tennessee for her undergraduate nursing studies at Tennessee Technological University, and since that time has served locally in healthcare within the Upper Cumberland community. She then went on to obtain her Master’s in Nursing at Frontier Nursing University, and is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. In addition to urologic care, she has a background in emergency medicine, surgical care, and hospice. She values her patients and their time, and enjoys working alongside them to improve their quality of life and meet their healthcare needs. Outside of work, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and their two children, playing piano or guitar, going on hikes/nature walks, seeing new places, and is most likely to be found doing all this while holding a cup of coffee.
Nurse Practitioner
Specializing in Urology since 2010, meet Michelle. A proud Army veteran, Michelle initially enlisted straight off the family farm in Bristol, Illinois at the age of 17. From the rank of Private to Sergeant, she enjoyed assignments across the country before being accepted into the inaugural Interservice Physician Assistant Program. Upon graduation, she became a commissioned officer and a board certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) serving as an Army PA and then in a civilian PA capacity for the Army - all told for 23 years. She lives in Clarksville, Tennessee where she enjoys spending time with local family and friends as well as discovering new foods, craft distilleries and breweries. Still an adventurous spirit, Michelle also enjoys exploring the world and traveling at every opportunity. You might even find her at a dropzone or out at the shooting range on occasion, when she isn’t walking out on the Greenway or around downtown Clarksville.
Physician Assistant
Emma is native to Nashville and grew up in Brentwood, Tennessee. Emma obtained her undergraduate degree in Nursing at the University of Alabama. After working as a CVICU and PACU nurse for 3 years Emma went on to obtain her Masters in Nursing at Samford University. Emma truly enjoys talking and getting to know her patients on a personal level to deliver the best possible care. Outside of work, you can find Emma trying out all the new Nashville restaurants with her husband Nick. Emma also enjoys reading, going on walks, and watching sports- Roll tide!
Nurse Practitioner
Sarah was born in Fort Myers, Florida where she lived till she was 6 then moved to Tucson, Arizona where she was raised. Sarah moved to Lebanon, Tennessee December 2018 with her family. She has 5 kids, 4 boys and 1 girl, and a grandma of three.. Sarah decided to go to Medical Assistant school in 2019 at Genesis Career College, graduating at the start of the pandemic in April 2020. The job market was a hit n miss but landed her dream position with Pazona MD September 2020. Sarah recently re-enrolled in pre-nursing classes at South College to work toward her Bachelors of Nursing. In Sarah's free time she enjoys camping with her family, being on the boat and discovering new adventures throughout Tennessee. Sarah takes pride in her work, enjoys patient interaction and makes sure every patient she comes face to face with leaves with a smile or a good experience.
Medical Assistant
Nichole went to Fortis Nashville to pursue her Medical Assistant certification in 2018. She started out working in urgent care for 4 years, before switching to urology in 2022. Nichole grew up in Manchester, TN before moving to Murfreesboro, TN in 2018 with her family. In her free time she likes to take her daughter to new places and has a passion for drawing.
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Sunday is an amazing Healthcare Virtual Assistant. He graduated from Colegio De San Agustin-Bacolod in the Philippines in 2008. He was born and raised in Pontevedra, Negros occidental Philippines. He is currently residing in Metro Manila, Philippines.
Sunday started working with Pazona MD in November 2022. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, reading, hanging out with friends and family, and watching movies/series on Netflix.
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Laura, a Western Kentucky University graduate, joined our team in January 2022 as a Surgery Scheduler. Laura's goal is to provide 5 star service to every patient she speaks to. She says "I want each patient to feel heard, have the time to ask questions, and feel they have gotten excellent care. Surgery can be a scary thing for some and I want to do my part to ease their fear by making sure they have every detail needed." She enjoys spending time with her husband and children and her favorite place is the beach.
Surgery Scheduler
Princess is a very reliable Healthcare Virtual Assistant, a fast learner and definitely a kind of nurse that can work under pressure. Goal-oriented and Focused.She takes pride in always completing the task that was assigned to her on time and with accuracy. For her, skills will be nothing without consistency and dedication. A respectful and honest individual who knows how to listen and accept constructive criticism with an open heart. She motivates herself to work harder for she believes that learning is an unending process.
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Paolo is a virtual assistant from HelloRache and has been at Pazona MD since day one. When he isn't glued to the computer screen assisting the office he likes to hike, travel from place to place and partying…Just kidding! He’s entirely the opposite and prefers to watch movies, listen to music, and tries his best not to be the worst drummer among his friends. While at work he tends to help the office from behind the scenes such as setting up appointments, scribing and several administration tasks.
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Alyssa is a registered nurse with extensive traits that are highly recommended.
She knows how to adapt quickly to a situation and can provide comprehensive resolutions. Known to provide quality care to her patients. As her motto says, “love is service”.
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
A hardworking and motivated individual who is goal oriented towards work. Hannah is efficient in workflows while delivering excellent results and has a keen eye for every detail. She loves continuous learning for personal growth. With vast experience working in tertiary hospitals for 5 years, she is an effective communicator with patients. She approaches every patient with the intention to understand the patient’s concerns, experiences, and opinions. She ensures that patients are treated eloquently and professionally with care, calmness, and compassion.
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Healthcare Virtual Assistant
Born and raised in the city that never sleeps New York City! Daniela's early passion for helping others started in middle school which led her to volunteer in daycares and nursing homes during school breaks. Guided by this calling, she pursued a fulfilling career in the medical field, graduating as a certified medical assistant in 2013.
Her professional journey began in a primary care/neurology office where she gained valuable knowledge and experience as a medical/administrative assistant. Soon after Daniela began working in New York Presbyterian Columbia Hospital in the Urology department for 6 years working alongside over 13 physicians.
Now, as a member of our team, Daniela serves as a virtual assistant, specializing in new patient and referral coordination. She is always ready behind the phone with a smile to answer your calls and facilitate your appointment. As a American-Latina, she is fluent in English and Spanish which brings a valuable asset in assisting our Spanish-speaking patients. Daniela is eager to learn, ready to help, and takes on tasks with a positive attitude. In her free time she dedicates time to her business ventures and prioritizes spending quality time with her family. Daniela finds joy working in healthcare. She is currently on the path to obtaining another license in the field.
Healthcare Virtual Assistant