Dr. Peter J. Burrows’ CV/Resume
This Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume is written by Dr. Peter Burrows to provide additional information to prospective patients about his training and professional practice as a leading expert vasectomy reversals and male reproductive medicine and surgery.
Peter J. Burrows, MD, FACS
International Center for Vasectomy Reversal
850 North Kolb Road
Tucson, Arizona USA 85710
Ph: 520-731-2705
Fax: 520-731-0715
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Family Status: Married with two children
CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Urology. University of Arizona
College of Medicine
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Urology, USC/Keck School of Medicine
Assistant Director, International Center for Vasectomy Reversal, P.C.
Laboratory Director, Arizona Andrology Laboratory and Cryobank
EDUCATION
2001-2002: Clinical Fellowship, Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine. Houston, Texas
1996-2001: Urology Residency at USC + LAC Medical Center. Los Angeles, California
1995-1996: General Surgery Internship at USC + LAC Medical Center. Los Angeles, California
1991-1995: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Columbus, Ohio
Alpha Omega Alpha
1986-1991: University of California, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles, California
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude.
PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH
Mui P, Perkins A, Burrows PJ, Marks, SF and Turek, PJ. The need for epididymovasostomy at vasectomy reversal plateaus in older vasectomies: a study of 1229 cases. Andrology, Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2014, p 25-29.
Crosnoe LE, Kim ED, Perkins AR, Marks MB, Burrows PJ and Marks SHF. Angled vas cutter for vasovasostomy: technique and results. Fertility and Sterility, Volume 101, No. 3, March, 2014, p 636 – 639.
Marks, MB, Russell H, Perkins A, Burrows PJ, Marks SHF, Anti-sperm antibodies- patterns and prevalence after vasectomy reversal. American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 69th annual meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2013.
Perkins, A., M.F. Marks, P.J. Burrows, and S.H.F. Marks. Anti-inflammatory Treatment for Asthenozoospermia Following Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal. American Society of Andrology 38th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas, April 13-17, 2013.
Murphy, R., A.R. Perkins, M.F. Marks, P.J. Burrows, and S.H.F. Marks. Post-Vasectomy Reversal Semen Analysis Compliancy. American Society of Andrology 37th Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona, April 21-24, 2012.
Matthew Marks, A.R. Perkins, P.J. Burrows, and S.H.F Marks. Body Mass Index Does Not Predict for Intraoperative Findings or Post-operative Outcomes with Vasectomy Reversal. American Society of Andrology 37th Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona, April 21-24, 2012
Burrows, P.J, A.R. Perkins, S.H.F. Marks, Vasectomy reversal: A 10-year single center experience. Arizona Urological Society 2010 Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona. April 16-18, 2010.
Marks, S., P. Burrows, A. Cropp, R. Ax and T. McCauley. 2008. Obstructive interval should not be a deterrent in vasectomy reversal. Amer. Soc. Androl. Mtgs., Albq., NM.
Marks, S.H.F., A.R. Perkins, P.J. Burrows, R.L. Ax and T.C. McCauley. 2008. Redo vasectomy reversal intraoperative findings implicate incorrect initial reversal technique in 28% of cases. 64th Ann. Mtng. Amer. Soc. Reprod. Med. Abstract.
Perkins, A.R., P.J. Burrows, T.C. McCauley, R.L. Ax and S.H.F. Marks. 2008. Smoking decreases pregnancy rates of vasectomy reversal patients. 64th Ann. Mtng. Amer. Soc. Reprod. Med. Abstract.
Office Evaluation of the Infertile Male. Burrows P, Schrepferman C, Lipshultz L. Urology Clinics of North America, 2002
Cryptorchidism and Male Infertility. Burrows P, Lipshultz L. Urology Times, 2002.
Residency Research Project under guidance of Harin Padma-Nathan, MD
The Male Clinic. Sub-investigator, 2000-01.
Ohio State University Division of Urology research project, 1994. Ultrasound diagnosis and assessment of urethral strictures.
Skin Research Foundation of California. Sub-investigator, 1992-3.
Nevus of Ota: Treatment with high-energy influences of the Q-switched ruby laser. Lowe N, Weider J, Sawcer D, Burrows P, Chalet M. Journal of American Academy of Dermatology.
1993: 29; 998-1001.
CREDENTIALS
American Board of Urology: Certified Diplomat
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Arizona Medical License
California Medical License
HONORS AND AWARDS
“Resident of the Year,” University of Southern California (USC) Department of Urology, 1998.
“Outstanding Teacher as a House Officer,” USC School of Medicine, 1998.
Alpha Omega Alpha, Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1994.
Cum Laude, UCLA College of Letters and Sciences, 1991.
ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Urological Association
American College of Surgeons
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Society for Male Reproduction and Urology
Society for the Study of Male Reproduction
American Society of Andrology
Arizona Urological Association
American Medical Association
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
16th Annual Nurse Practitioner Symposium, July 2004. Speaker
29th Annual Primary Care Update, 2004. University of Arizona, Department of Family Medicine. Keynote Speaker
Male Sexual Response. Sexual Health Hospital Symposia. Univ. Of Arizona Medical Center. October 2003
“Androgen Replacement and Erectile Dysfunction” Visiting Professor. Colegio De Medicos Generales Y Familiares De Hermosillo. October 2003
“Andrology and Male Infertility” Arizona Urologic Association. Sedona, Arizona. May 2003
Visiting Professor, State-of-the-Art Lecturer, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. July 2002, March, 2003
“Male Infertility in The New Millennium”- Grand Rounds Lecture at Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Az. February 2003
Arizona Urologic Association, Lecturer, May, 2003
“Cancer, Chemotherapy and Male Infertility” Grand Rounds Lecture at Tucson Medical Center Department of Radiation Oncology. February 2003
“The Current State of Andrology”- Grand Rounds Lecture at St. Josephs Medical Center, Tucson, Az. December 2002
Dr. Burrows’ CV was reviewed, edited and updated on January 4, 2023 by Dr. Sheldon Marks.