About Dr. Peter J. Burrows in 2023

This review of Dr. Peter Burrows’ credentials and qualifications as a top leader in vasectomy reversals is written by Dr. Sheldon Marks.

Peter Burrows, MD, FACS, is one of America’s top urologic vasectomy reversal experts here at ICVR, performing thousands of microsurgical vas reversals with impressive success, even for the most challenging vas reversal procedures and even redo vasectomy reversals.

Dr. Burrows was considered “the # 1 draft pick” when he joined Dr. Marks at ICVR more than 18 years ago.

“If prospective patients take the time to really look at the details, they will see there really is no other vas reversal center truly dedicated to giving our patients the highest success and the best care like ICVR.”
Dr. Peter Burrows

Dr. Burrows received his microsurgery vasectomy reversal training at Baylor University’s top-rated fellowship (an additional year of training in addition to a standard 4 year urology residency) in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. This additional training allowed Dr. Burrows to become a true expert in male fertility and urologic microsurgery. He and Dr. Marks jointly pursue continued research and publishing in improving vas reversal related and post-surgical outcomes.

Outreach.
Dr. Burrows has published many articles and a textbook chapter for other urologists on male fertility (1) . He is frequently asked to lecture and write for national, regional and local physicians on topics in men’s health and fertility.

Education.
Dr. Burrows earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA in Los Angeles and his M.D. from Ohio State University/Cleveland Clinic, with honors. He completed his urology residency at the University of Southern California (USC) Medical Center in Los Angeles.

While at USC, Dr. Burrows received teaching awards from both the USC Department of Urology and the USC School of Medicine. He was then selected for the competitive fellowship in microsurgery and male fertility at Baylor before moving to Tucson to join Dr. Marks here at ICVR.

Academics.
Dr. Peter Burrows is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Urology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, as well as clinical adjunct faculty at University of Southern California in Los Angeles (USC). He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Societies.

He is currently an active member of many urologic and reproductive medicine societies, including:

-the American Urological Association (AUA),

-the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM),

-the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction (SSMR), and

-the Society for Male Reproduction and Urology (SMRU).

Andrology.
Dr. Burrows is the medical director of ICVR’s full time lab, Arizona Andrology Laboratory and Cryobank, where we provide state-of-the-art andrology services to our vas reversal patients during surgery and after to include sperm banking and semen analysis guidance to help achieve the highest success.

Personal.
Dr. Peter Burrows and his family live in Tucson. His hobbies include travel, skiing, scuba diving and more travel.

To set up a no-cost consult with Dr. Burrows or Dr. Marks, or just to find out more about precision vas reversals, call us at (888) 722-2929 .

This page was reviewed, edited and updated January 4, 2023 by Sheldon Marks, MD.

Reference:

1. Burrows PJ, Schrepferman CG, Lipshultz LI. Comprehensive office evaluation in the new millennium. Urol Clin North Am. 2002 Nov;29(4):873-94.