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The CV/Resume of Dr. Sheldon Marks

This Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume of Dr. Sheldon Marks, written by Dr. Marks, is included so that prospective patients can better understand who he is and what he has done to be an international expert in microsurgical vasectomy reversals.

Sheldon H. F. Marks, M.D.

Curriculum Vitae  

International Center for Vasectomy Reversal

850 North Kolb Road

Tucson, Arizona USA 85710

Phone:(520) 731-2705

FAX:(520) 731-0715

E-mail: dr.marks@dadsagain.com

Academic Appointments

Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Urology

University of Arizona College of Medicine

Tucson, Arizona

Adjunct Assistant Professor

Department of Urology

Tufts University School of Medicine

New England Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts

Chronology of Education

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

August 1974 – June 1976

Occidental College, A.B

Los Angeles, California

September 1976 – May 1978

University of Arizona, M.D.

College of Medicine

July 1978 – May 1982

General Surgery Residency

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota

July 1982 – June 1984

Urology Residency/ Chief Residency

Tufts University/ New England Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts

July 1984 – June 1987 (Chief Resident July, 1986 – June, 1987)

Certification

American Board of Urology

Certified, February 1989

Recertification, 1997, 2008

Life-long recertification, 2019

Arizona License

Arizona Medical Board

Chronology of Employment

Adult and Pediatric Urology

Thomas-Davis Medical Center

Tucson, Arizona

July 1987 – May 1989

Adult Urology and Urologic Oncology

Southern Arizona Surgical Oncology

Tucson, Arizona

May 1989 – January 1990

Medical Director, Owner

TMI Laboratories International, LLC

Basic science biotech mammalian fertility and genetics laboratory

Tucson, Arizona

2003 – 2013

Arizona Center for Vasectomy and Urology

Tucson, Arizona

February 1990 – 2016

International Center for Vasectomy Reversal, P.C.

Reconstructive Microsurgery and Male Fertility

Tucson, Arizona

February 1990 – present

Current Appointments

Director, International Center for Vasectomy Reversal, P.C.

Director, Marks Training Group

Medical Advisor, Arizona Andrology Laboratory and Cryobank

Andrology Research Consortium, 2013 to present

Integrative urologist, Dr.Weil.com

WebMD Men’s Health, Male Fertility expert, 2005 to present

Medical Reserve Corps, Southern Arizona, Board of Directors, 2010 to present

SWAT team, Tucson Police Department, Police Assist Group, 2001 to present

Membership Committee, American Society of Reproductive Medicine,representing Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, 2011- 2018

Fertility Within Reach, Board of Directors, 2012 to present

Associations and Societies

1994 to present           American Urological Association

1994 to present           American Urological Association, Western Section

1995 to present           American Society for Reproductive Medicine

1997 to present           American Society of Andrology

1998 to present           Society of Reproductive Surgeons

1998 to present           Society for the Study of Male Reproduction

1998 to present           Society for Male Reproduction and Urology

1987 to present           Pima County Medical Society

1987 to present           Arizona Urologic Society

1998 to present           President’s Club, University of Arizona Foundation

1999 to present           Wilderness Medical Society

2011 to present           Special Operations Medical Association

2000 to 2008              European Association of Urology, Corresponding member

2001 to 2008              Societe Internationale d’Urologie

2001 to 2008              European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

2003 to 2008              International Emergency Tactical Medical Services Society

Recent Publications

Ramasamy R, Mata DA, Jain L, Perkins AR, Marks SH, Lipshultz LI. Andrology. Microscopic visualization of intravasal spermatozoa is positively associated with patency after bilateral microsurgical vasovasostomy. Andrology, April 24, 2014, p 1-4.

Mui P, Perkins A, Burrows P.J., 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.

Books

“Vasectomy Reversal: Manual of Vasovasostomy and Vasoepididymostomy,” First Edition, 2018, Springer Nature International, New York, Switzerland. https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030004545

“Prostate & Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment and Survival,” 4th edition, 2009 (Fisher Books, Tucson, Arizona, 1995). Revised editions, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002 (DeCapo Press). 17th printing; English, also in Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Czech and Hebrew. Approximately 350,000 + copies, with >125,000 copies distributed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Currently working to develop new 5th edition with Judd Moul, M.D., Duke University

“Preparedness Checklist for Terrorism and Natural Disasters,” 2003, 3nd edition in preparation with Special Operations community members

Unnamed book projects in development on topics including ovarian cancer and nutritional prevention of cancer, University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, Arizona

Textbook Chapters

“Vasectomy Reversal,” Robert Brannigan, Ed Kim editors, Case Studies in Male Infertility: Expert Analysis and Current Controversies, submitted Fall, 2015.

“Male Genitalia,” Chapter 21, The Art and Science of Bedside Diagnosis, Joseph D. Sapira, author, Jane Orient, editor, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999, 2009

Scholarly Presentations

  1. Marks, SHF; Roundtable on “Vasoepididymostomy Techniques and Challenges,” Annual Scientific meeting, American Society of Reproductive Medicine; October 2018; Denver, Colorado
  2. Marks, SHF; Special Master’s Course, “Vasectomy Reversals: Tools of the Microsurgeon, Tips and Tricks of Vasovasostomy, Tips and Tricks of Vasoepididymostomy and Redo Salvage reversals,” Peter Chan and Mark Sigman, Chairs with Dr. Marc Goldstein, Pre-Conference Annual Scientific meeting, American Society of Reproductive Medicine; October 2018, Denver, Colorado.
  3. Marks, SHF; “Vasectomy Reversals: Tips, Tricks and Pearls – 2018”; Post Graduate Course, Peter Schlegel, Chair; 113th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urologic Association; Invited Faculty; May 2018; San Francisco, California.
  4. Marks, SHF; “Masters Panel on Vasectomy Reversals and Microsurgery,” Annual Meeting, Society for the Study of Male Reproduction, May 2018; San Francisco, California.
  5. Marks, SHF; “Working with Industry to Improve Vasectomy Reversal Products,” Annual Meeting, Society for the Study of Male Reproduction, May 2018; San Francisco, California.
  6. Marks, SHF; Roundtable on “Vasectomy Reversal Techniques,” Annual Scientific meeting, American Society for Reproductive Medicine; October 2017; San Antonio, Texas
  7. Marks, SHF; “Vasectomy Reversals: Tips, Tricks and Pearls – 2016”; Post Graduate Course “Vasectomy Reversals,” Peter Schlegel, Chair; 111th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urologic Association; Invited Faculty; May 2016; San Diego, California.
  8. Marks, SHF; “Vasectomy Reversals vs. IVF/ICSI” Debate, Annual Scientific meeting, American Society of Reproductive Medicine; October 2016; Salt Lake City, Utah
  9. Marks, SHF; “Vasectomy Reversals: Tips, Tricks and Pearls – 2015”; Post Graduate Course “Vasectomy Reversals,” Peter Schlegel, Chair; 110th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urologic Association; Invited Faculty; May, 2015; New Orleans, Louisiana.
  10. Marks, SHF: “Challenging Cases in Vasectomy Reversals,” Society for the Study of Male Reproduction, Annual Meeting, May 2015, New Orleans, Louisiana.
  11. Marks, SHF, “Vasectomy Reversals,” Andrology Certification Course teaching module, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 2012, updated 2015, 2018.
  12. Marks, SHF; “State-of-the-Art: Vasectomy Reversals – 2014”; Post Graduate Course “Vasectomy Reversals,” Peter Schlegel, Chair; 109th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urologic Association; Invited Faculty; May 2014; Orlando, Florida.
  13. Marks, SHF; “State-of-the-Art: Vasectomy Reversals – 2013”; Post Graduate Course “Vasectomy Reversals,” Peter Schlegel, Chair; 108th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urologic Association; Invited Faculty; May 2013; San Diego, California.
  14. Marks, SHF; “Vasovasostomy Microsurgery Course and Lab”; Post Graduate Course, Invited Assistant Faculty; Annual Scientific meeting, American Society of Reproductive Medicine; October 2012; San Diego, California.
  15. Marks, SHF; “Radiation Therapy and Sperm Banking”; Radiation Oncology Grand Rounds, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center; August 2012; Tucson, Arizona.
  16. Marks, SHF, S Silber, M Goldstein, L Lipshultz; “Tricks of the Trade and Intra-Operative Dilemmas in Vasectomy Reversal”; Moderator of Special Masters Symposium, Annual Meeting, Society for Study of Male Reproduction; May 2011; Washington, D.C.
  17. Marks, SHF, “State-of-the-Art: Vasectomy Reversals – 2011”; Post Graduate Course, Peter Schlegel, Chair; 106th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urologic Association; Invited Faculty; May 2011; Washington, D.C.
  18. Marks, SHF; “Vasovasostomy Microsurgery Course and Lab”; Post Graduate Course, Invited Assistant Faculty; Annual Scientific meeting, American Society of Reproductive Medicine; Denver, Colorado; October 2010.
  19. Marks, SHF, Invited Moderator for Moderated Poster presentations; Society for Male Reproduction and Urology, Annual meeting, American Society of Reproductive Medicine; October 2010; Denver, Colorado.
  20. Marks, SHF; “State-of-the-Art: Vasectomy Reversals – 2010”; Post Graduate Course; Peter Schlegel, Chair; 105th Annual Scientific Meeting, American Urologic Association, Invited Faculty; May 2010; San Francisco, California.
  21. Marks, SHF; “Vasectomy and Reversal”; American Society of Andrology National Meeting, Lab Science Forum; April 2005, Seattle, Washington.

Abstracts/Posters

  1. Samplaski, M.K., Nusbaum, D.J. Marks, M.B.F., Marks, S.H.F.The Effect of Male Age Over 50 Years on Vasectomy Reversal Outcomes, Submitted to the American Urologic Association annual meeting, May 2019, Chicago.
  1. Rehmer, J., C. Diebert, F. Marks, Female Partner Demographics of Men Seeking Vasectomy Reversal, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 72th annual meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 2016.
  2. Rehmer, J., C. Diebert, F. Marks, Relationship Between Male Age and Success of Vasectomy Reversal, American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 72th annual meeting, Salt Lake City, Utah, October 2016.
  3. Marks, M.B., H. Russell, A. Perkins, P.J. Burrows, H.F. Marks, Anti-sperm antibodies- patterns and prevalence after vasectomy reversal. American Society of Reproductive Medicine, 69th annual meeting, Boston, Massachusetts, October 16, 2013.
  4. Perkins, A., M.F. Marks, P.J. Burrows, and 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
  5. Murphy, R., A.R. Perkins, M.F. Marks, P.J. Burrows, and H.F. Marks. Post-Vasectomy Reversal Semen Analysis Compliancy. American Society of Andrology 37th Annual Meeting, Tucson, Arizona, April 21-24, 2012
  6. Matthew Marks, A.R. Perkins, P.J. Burrows, and 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
  7. Burrows, P.J, 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.
  8. Ax, R.L., K.E. Shupe, A.J. Bowen, R. Perkins, T.C. McCauley and S.H.F. Marks. The uterus, immunology, and fertility considerations. Select Sires Reproduction Specialist Annual Conference, Phoenix, Arizona. March 4, 2010.
  9. Marks, S., 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.
  10. McCauley, T.C., R.L. Buck, H.F. Marks and R.L. Ax. 2008. Recombinant human seminal DNase. Ann. Mtng Soc. Study Reprod. Abstract.
  11. 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 Mtng. Amer. Soc. Reprod. Med. Abstract.
  12. Perkins, A.R., P.J. Burrows, T.C. McCauley, R.L. Ax and H.F. Marks. 2008. Smoking decreases pregnancy rates of vasectomy reversal patients. 64th Ann. Mtng. Amer. Soc. Reprod. Med. Abstract.
  13. McCauley, T.C., H.F. Marks, S. Skopp, T. Teegerstrom and R.L. Ax. 2008. Economics of testing for fertility-associated antigen in bovine semen. Proc. Central Vet. Conf., Kansas City, KS, Aug. 25.
  14. McCauley, T.C., H.F. Marks and R.L. Ax. 2008. Colostrum: A lactation enhancer? Proc. Central Vet. Conf., Kansas City, KS Aug. 25.
  15. McCauley, T.C., H.F. Marks and R.L. Ax. 2008. Biology of bovine sperm and breeding soundness. Proc. Central Vet. Conf., Kansas City, KS Aug. 24.
  16. McCauley, T.C., H.F. Marks and R.L. Ax. 2008. Seminal proteins as fertility markers. Proc. Central Vet. Conf., Kansas City, KS Aug. 24.
  17. McCauley, T.C., H.F. Marks and R.L. Ax. 2008. Fertility-associated genes: Diagnostic and Therapeutic utility. Proc. Central Vet. Conf., Kansas City, KS Aug. 24.
  18. Cropp, A.R., T.C. McCauley, H.F. Marks and R.L. Ax. 2007. A recombinant seminal protein combats inhibitory effects of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETS). Amer. Soc. Androl. Abstract.
  19. Cropp, A.R., T.C. McCauley, H.F. Marks and R.L. Ax. 2006. Recombinant seminal proteins potentiate capacitation of bovine sperm in vitro. Ann. Mtng. Soc. Study Reprod. Abstract.
  20. “Recombinant Seminal Proteins Potentiate Capacitation of Bovine Sperm in vitro,” A.R. Cropp, T.C. McCauley, H.F. Marks, R.L. Ax, poster, Society for the Study of Reproduction annual meeting, Omaha, Nebraska, July 2006
  21. McCauley, T.C., A.R. Cropp, H.F. Marks, and R.L. Ax. 2006.  Biology of Sperm: Relationship to Fertility.  Proc. Wild West Veterinary Conference, Reno, NV., Oct.13.
  22. McCauley, T.C., A.R. Cropp, S. Skopp, H.F. Marks, and R. L. Ax. 2006. Proteins in Semen: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Utility. Proc. Wild West Veterinary Conference, Reno, NV, Oct.
  23. “Development and Validation of a Lateral-Flow Cassette for Fertility Diagnostics in Bulls,” T.C. McCauley, G.R. Dawson, J.N. Oyarzo, J. McVicker, Sheldon H. F. Marks, R.L. Ax, IVD Technology, April 2004, Volume 10, p 35 – 40
  24. “Immunolocalization Of Fertility-Associated Antigen (FAA) on Bovine, Equine and Human Sperm,” G. R. Dawson, T. C. McCauley, J. N. Oyarzo, J. S. Grossman, Sheldon H. F. Marks and Roy L. Ax, ASRM meeting, San Antonio, Texas, 2003
  25. “Effects of Bowman-Birk Inhibitor Concentrate (BBIC) in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia,” S.B. Malkowicz, W.G. McKenna, D.J. Vaughn, K.J. Propert, X.S. Wan, K. Rockwell, F. Marks, A. J. Wein,” The Prostate, June 15, 2001
  26. “Phase I Study of Oral Bowman- Birk Inhibitor Concentrate [BBIC], a Soy Protein, on Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms,” S.B. Malkowicz, G.A. Broderick, B. Zoltick, F. Marks, J. Treat, J. Tomaszewski, K. Propert, A.J. Wein, A. Kennedy, presented at the American Urological Association, Annual Meeting, Dallas, May, 1999
  27. “Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease and Malignant Transformation,” F. Marks, G.R. Sant, A.A. Ucci, Society of University Urology Resident’s Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, May 1987
  28. “Tetracycline Sclerotherapy for Hydroceles—Need for Improved Technique,” F. Marks, G.R. Sant, E.M. Meares, Jr., American Urological Association Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, May 1987
  29. “Tetracycline Sclerotherapy for Hydroceles—Current Technique and Results,” F. Marks, G.R. Sant, E.M. Meares, Jr., poster presentation, New England Section Meeting, American Urological Association, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, October 1986
  30. “Bladder Perforation During Cystography Following Ileocystoplasty,” F. Marks, G.T. Klauber, Society for Pediatric Urology Newsletter, Vol 9, February 1986
  31. “Recovery for Sexual Impairment Under Worker’s Compensation,” M.E. Marks, S. Bressler, F. Marks, Federation of Insurance Council Quarterly, Vol 35, Number 2, Winter, 1985

Recognition, Honors and Awards

Castle-Connolly Top Doctor, 2017, 2018 and Top Fertility Specialist, 2017, 2018

WebMD Magazine story

Nominated for “Hometown Hero,” Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, AZ, 2014

Surgical instrument named “Marks Vas Cutting Forceps”, ASSI, April 2011

Best Doctor’s in America, Urology, Tucson Lifestyle “Top Docs,” 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

America’s Top Urologists, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, “Up Front Notable” profile, July 2010

Governor’s Recognition Award, Governor Janet Napolitano, May 2007

Visiting Professor, University of Massachusetts Department of Urology, Worcester, Massachusetts, October 2002

Visiting Professor, University of Cincinnati Department of Urology, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2001

Visiting Professor, Uniformed Services University for Health Services, Genital and Prostate Examination, Bethesda, Maryland, November 1997

“Top 40 Under 40,” (Only physician honored) with recognition to top community leaders under age 40, for leadership and contributions to the Tucson community, 1995

Asteroid 6715 named “Sheldonmarks” in recognition of medical contributions, 2001, David Levy, Astronomer and Science Editor, PARADE Magazine

TIME Magazine recommendations of book, cover story, April 1996

Ebony Magazine recommendation of book, April 1997

PARADE Magazine recommendation of book, January 1999

Feature article, Occidental College Alumni Magazine, Spring, 2005

Service/Outreach – Local/State Outreach

  • FBI Tucson Corporate Security Symposium, presenter, Active Shooter Mitigation, Tucson, Arizona, January 25, 2017
  • SWAT team, Tucson Police Department, Police Assist Group, 2001 to present
  • Medical Reserve Corps, Southern Arizona, Board of Directors, 2010 to present
  • Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Steering Committee Board, 2012 to 2017
  • Public Health Committee, Pima County Medical Society, 2013 to 2014
  • Tucson Police Foundation, Board of Directors, 2005 to 2013
  • Tucson Zoological Society, President’s Council, 2008 to 2011
  • Tucson Zoological Society, Capital Campaign Committee, 2009 to 2012
  • WebMD, physician director of Men’s Health Message Board, ED and Male Fertility Message Board, blog writer, 2004 to present
  • AZ POST Law Enforcement certified instructor, first aid, 2005 to present
  • Chief of Urology, El Dorado Hospital and Medical Center, 2001 to 2003
  • President, Pima County Medical Society, 1995
  • President, Arizona Urological Society, 1992-1994 (two terms)
  • President, American Cancer Society, Tucson Unit, 1993 and 1994 (two terms)
  • Quality Assurance Committee, HealthSouth Surgery Center, 1990 to 1998
  • Member, Health Care Study Group, Senator Ann Day, Tucson, 1997 to 1998
  • Prostate Cancer Study Group, Health Services Advisory Group, 1993 to 1997
  • Member, Medicare Preservation Task Force, U.S. Congressman Jim Kolbe, 1995
  • Quality Advisor, Department of Surgery, Medical Executive Quality Assurance

Committee, Tucson Medical Center, 1994 and 1995

  • Laser Safety Committee, Tucson Medical Center, 1995
  • Co-Chair, Health Care Division, United Way of Greater Tucson, 1995
  • Utilization Review Committee, Tucson Medical Center, 1993 to 1994
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, El Dorado Hospital, 1989 to 1993
  • President, Southern Arizona Urological Society, 1992 and 1993
  • President-Elect, Pima County Medical Society, 1994
  • Vice President, Pima County Medical Society, 1993
  • Board of Mediation, Pima County Medical Society, 1990 to 1992; Chair, 1992
  • Chairman, Media Committee, Pima County Medical Society, 1989 to 1994
  • Secretary/ Treasurer, Pima County Medical Society, 1992
  • Hospice Advisory Committee, Tucson Medical Center, 1992
  • Executive Director, Search Committee, Pima County Medical Society, 1992
  • President-Elect, Southern Arizona Urological Society, 1991
  • Secretary/ Treasurer, Southern Arizona Urological Society 1990
  • Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Intergroup HMO, 1987 to 1989
  • Utilization and Review Committee, Thomas-Davis Medical Center, 1989
  • Planning Committee, Thomas-Davis Medical Center, 1988 to 1989
  • Outside Medical Consultant, Arizona Board of Medical Examiners
  • Guest faculty, lecturer, Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Tucson, Arizona
  • Southwest Oncology Group, Community Member, 1992 to 2006

Regional/National/International Outreach

  • University of Arizona School of Public Health, Active Shooter/Disaster Preparedness/Civilian Trauma Training, Tucson, Arizona, October 2018.
  • “Wilderness/Austere Medicine,” Invited Instructor, US Army, April, 2019, April and October 2018 and November 2016.
  • University of Arizona College of Nursing, Active Shooter/Disaster Preparedness/Civilian Trauma Training, Tucson, Arizona, Fall and Spring graduating classes, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015.
  • Fertility and Sterility, Editorial Reviewer, 2018
  • Integrative Urologist, for Dr. Andrew Weil’s Dr.Weil.com, 2011 to present
  • “Trauma Training and Disaster Preparedness,” Health Occupations Service Organization, Phoenix, November 2015.
  • “Threat Awareness, Safety and Security for Medical Practice,” American Urologic Association, Western Section, 91th Annual meeting, Indian Wells, California, October 2015.
  • “Ebola and All Hazards Preparedness,” Co-moderator with US Surgeon General Richard Carmona, Tucson, November 2014.
  • “Ebola, Trauma and Disaster Preparedness,” Health Occupations Service Organization, Phoenix, November 2014.
  •  “Threat Awareness, Safety and Security for Medical Practice,” American Urologic Association, Western Section, 90th Annual meeting, Maui, Hawaii, October 2014.
  •  “Tucson Community Resiliency Project,” creator, with Emergency Civilian Casualty Care/Active Shooter/Violent Encounter/Rad Resilient City/Extended Grid down, multiple community, business, school nurses and security officers, physician and nurse training with more than 3000 trained, 2014 – present, Medical Reserve Corps and MMRS
  • Contributor/editor, 4th Afghan Special Operations Trauma/Medic Manual, Afghan Special Forces, 2014
  • Instructor, Austere and Wilderness Medicine, Washington, D.C., US Special Operations Command (SOCOM), May 2012
  • Journal of Andrology, Editorial Reviewer, 2007
  • Instructor, Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy, TCCC training, Virginia, May 2011
  •  “Financial Outcomes of Hytrin Therapy,” panelist, Abbott Laboratories national health policy and pharmacology presentation, Carmel, California, November 1994
  • BPH Consensus Panel, Abbott Laboratories, Chicago, Illinois, September 1993
  • “Update on PSA- Use and Misuse,” S.F. Marks, Advance for Nurse Practitioners, May 2001
  • “A Change of Heart: Vasectomy Reversal Can Renew the Path to Fatherhood,” S.F. Marks, E. Castaneda, Advance for Physician Assistants, Vol 7, No 8, pages 21 to 27, August 1999
  • Advisory Panel, Prostate Cancer Infolink web site, Internet, 1995 to 1997
  • Research Associate, national Comparative Study on APACHE II DRG Severity Indexing Systems, Boston, Massachusetts, New England Medical Center, 1985 to 1986
  • Abstracter, Yearbook in Urology, 1985
  • Fertility within Reach, Founding Board member, 2012 to present
  • Participant, RESOLVE National, fertility resource

College Committees

  • U of A Poison Center Task Force, 2013 to 2014
  • Clinical Lecturer, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, 2000 to 2006
  • Coordinating Committee, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1983 to 1984
  • Scholastic Conduct Committee, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1979-1982
  • Honors and Awards Committee, University of Arizona College of Medicine, 1980-1982

Media Local/National

  • WebMD articles, multiple urology topics over past 15 years to include “Male Enhancement with PRP,” “Care after Vasectomy,” “Testicular Masses” and “When to See a Urologist.”
  • BottomLine Personal, “Vasectomy and Prostate Cancer,” November 2016
  • BottomLine Personal, Q and A, “Peyronie’s Curvature,”April, 2016.
  • “Physician Preparedness,” Sombrero, Pima County Medical Society, 2014
  • UroLift approved,” BottomLine Health, November 2013
  • “Vasectomy Reversals and Men’s Health,” Reproductive Health Center, Phoenix, Arizona, August 2012
  • BottomLine Health, “PSA Advice,” September 2012
  • “Medical Preparedness,” Alex Jones radio talk show, February 2012
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, interview re: men’s issues, April 2011
  • BottomLine Personal, “Prostate cancer drugs may raise risk for diabetes,” February 2011
  • XM/Sirius Doctor Radio, “Issues in Men’s Health and Male Fertility,”5 one-hour interviews, most recently 18 August 2010 on prostate cancer
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, interview re: penile curvature, May 2010
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, interview re: performance enhancing products, March 2010
  • “Prostate Cancer Screening: Do You Really Need it?” BottomLine Health, January 2010
  • “Preparedness for Swine Flu and other potential disasters,” podcast, with Mike Adams, NaturalHealth, September 2009
  • “Holistic Approach to Erectile Dysfunction,” Dr.Weil.com, November 2009
  • WebMD Magazine, reviewed article on penile implants, July/August 2009
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding sexual peak age, May 2009
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding sex drive & exercise, December 2008
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding fractured penis, June 2008
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding why men scratch, May 2008
  • “What Are You So Afraid Of?” Men’s Health Magazine, March 2008
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding stages of sex, February 2008
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding condoms, January 2008
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding “going Commando”, December 2007
  •  “Fertile Hopes,” Q and A, WebMD Magazine, September/October 2007
  • “Vasectomy Reversals,” Good Morning Arizona, Phoenix, September 2007
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, “Testicular sensitivity,” quoted, July 2007
  •  “Father’s Day Vasectomy Reversal party,” Channel 9, ABC affiliate, June 2007
  • “Vasectomy Reversals,” KTLA Morning Show, Los Angeles, May 2007
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding penile fracture, April 2007
  • Cosmopolitan Magazine, quoted regarding increased testosterone and morning libido, January 2007 edition
  • “Men’s health, male fertility, disaster preparedness” interviews, WebMD, December 2006
  • “Making Men Dads Again,” MD News, Spring, 2006
  • “Surprise Prostate Cancer Preventer,” BottomLine Personal, May 2005
  • “Second-Chance Surgeon,” Occidental College Alumni Magazine, Spring 2005
  • “Disaster Preparedness,” WebMD live internet chat, September 2005
  • WebMD Male Infertility Expert/Consultant, Message Board, June 2005 to present
  • “Better Prostate Treatment,” BottomLine Personal, July 2004
  • “Men’s Health Update I and II,” two radio talk shows, Dr. Dan Beskind host, Tucson, February 2004
  • “Best Ways to Prevent Prostate Cancer,” BottomLine Health, November 2003
  • WebMD Men’s Health Expert/Consultant, Men’s Health Message Board, weekly, May 2003 to present
  • “Benign Prostate Enlargement –BPH,” WebMD video interview, October 2003
  • ‘Male Fertility and Infertility,” WebMD, Guest Physician, September 2003
  • “Sexual Dysfunction Q and A,” WebMD, Guest Physician, May 2003
  • “Prostate Cancer Q and A,” WebMD, Guest Physician, April 2003
  • “Prostate Cancer Update,” Radio talk shows, Philadelphia, Connecticut, Indianapolis/Chicago, San Francisco, January to March 2003
  • “Terrorism Preparedness,” CBS affiliate, February 2003
  • “Fertility and Vasectomy Reversal,” NBC Affiliate, Father’s Day, 2002, Tucson, Arizona
  • “Testicle Trouble Can Affect Men of All Ages,” BottomLine Health, October, 2001
  • “Update on Prostate Cancer,” BottomLine Health, October 2000
  • “Swinging Back Into Life after Prostate Cancer,” Coping with Cancer, Survivors Issue, July/August, 2000
  • “Prostate Cancer,” guest physician, internet interactive talk show, Rory Foundation, Cancer 411, March 2000
  • Visiting Professor, Prodigy, June 1997, Men’s Health Week
  • “Here’s to Your Health,” nationally syndicated talk show, live interview regarding selenium and the Selenium Research Group, January 1997
  • Associated Press Radio, Washington, D.C., live radio interview re: Mayor Marion Barry and his diagnosis of prostate cancer, December 1995
  • Health Matters, “Prostate Problems,” KVOA- Channel 4, August and December 1995
  • Arizona Illustrated, PBS-Channel 6, “Prostate Cancer”, aired September 1995 and “Medicare Task Force” June 1995
  • Advisor, Internet, Prostate Problems Mailing List, 1997 to 2000
  • Hundreds of articles in newspapers and radio news spots throughout the U.S. on vasectomy reversal, 1998 to present
  • Numerous local and regional cable, network and radio shows and interviews on prostate cancer, June through December 1995; Los Angeles, Arizona, California and Atlanta
  • Multiple interviews on selenium and selenium research, December 1996 and 1997
  • “When Found Early, Prostate Cancer is Highly Curable,” Arizona Health Sciences Center News, Summer, 1992

Special Training

  • Tucson Police SWAT team, biweekly training
  • Wilderness Medicine – Desert Survival, Wilderness Medical Society, Tucson, Arizona, Fall, 2012 and Fall, 2015
  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Tucson, Arizona, National Association of Emergency Medical Systems Physicians, January 2014
  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, Tucson, Arizona, Tucson Police SWAT training, January 2014
  • Special Operations Medical Association, multiple trauma workshops, Tampa, Florida, December 2011
  • Trauma Combat Casualty Care, High Threat Environment, Virginia, Commonwealth Criminal Justice Academy, March 2011
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, recertified
  • Advanced Hazmat Life Support, March 2006
  • Wilderness Medicine, Field and Urban Survival Skills, Santa Fe, New Mexico May 2005
  • Tactical Emergency Medical Support, Medical Director Course, Dallas, Texas, October 2003
  • Nuclear, Biologic and Chemical Domestic Preparedness, Federal Trained Instructor for Emergency Responders, October 1998
  • Visual Laser Ablation of the Prostate, Tucson, Arizona, 1992
  • Laser Physics and Regulations, Tucson, Arizona, 1992

Clinical Studies

  • Yale University/LaSalle University FDA Trial Spermat morphologic confirmation of Hyaluronan Binding Assay, 2003
  • University of Arizona, Nutritional Prevention of Cancer Program, “Chemoprevention Trial of Selenium and Prostate Cancer (SELECT Trial),” 1999 to 2003
  • University of Arizona, Nutritional Prevention of Cancer Program, “Phase III of Selenium for Prostate Cancer (Negative Biopsy trial),” 1999 to 2003
  • University of Arizona, Nutritional Prevention of Cancer Program, “Phase I and II Chemoprevention Trial of Selenium and Prostate Cancer (Watchful Waiting with Selenium Trial), 1997 to present
  • University of Pennsylvania, “Phase I Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of BBIC in the Treatment of BPH”, only non-University of Pennsylvania site, 1997 to 1998
  • TAP Clinical Trial, “Continuous versus Intermittent Hormonal Therapy,” 1996 to 1997
  • HYCAT Clinical Trial, Abbott Laboratories, “Hytrin versus Placebo,” 1992 to 1994

Presentations – Part 1 and 2                                                          

  1. “Applied Reproductive Science to Human Fertility: A Clinician’s Perspective,” University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Sciences, Animal Reproduction Course, Roy Ax, PhD and Sean Limesand, PhD, November 2004, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.
  2.  “Dehydration and Diet on SWAT Team Health and Effectiveness,” Tucson, Arizona, Tucson Police SWAT team, Summer, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015.
  3. “Advanced Prostate Cancer Update,” Roundtable discussion with oncology physicians, Scottsdale, Arizona, October 20, 2004
  4. “Update in Urology- What’s New from the Annual International Urology Meeting,” Tucson Medical Center, Grand Rounds, Tucson, May 2004
  5. “Update on Male Fertility and Infertility,” 2004 Women’s Expo, Phoenix, Arizona, April 2004
  6. “Advances in Men’s Health,” Canyon Ranch Resort & Spa, Tucson, January 2004
  7. “Advances in Vasectomy Reversal,” community lecture, Chandler, Arizona, September 2003
  8. “New Trends in Urology: BPH, Cancer, PSA, E.D. and Infection,” Roundtable Dinner with primary care physicians, Tucson, Arizona, July 2003
  9. “New Trends in Urology: BPH, Cancer, PSA, E.D. and Infection,” Roundtable Dinner with primary care physicians, Scottsdale, Arizona, March 2003
  10. “Men’s Health Update,” community presentation, Tucson, January 2003
  11. “Profile of Biologic Weapons,” back-up speaker, U.S. National Bioterrorism Pharmaceutical Stockpile-Mass Dispensing Site Conference and Statewide Exercise, Tucson, Arizona, November 2002
  12. “Update in Urology on BPH, PSA, Prostate Cancer and ED,” Physician Roundtable, Tucson, Arizona, November 2002
  13. “Diet and Nutrition for Prevention and Treatment of Prostate Cancer,” Prostate cancer support group, Waterbury, Connecticut, November 2002
  14. “Update on Advances on Prostate Cancer and Related Topics,” Hartford, Connecticut, November 2002
  15. “Nutrition and Prostate Cancer” and “Hormone Therapy Options for Early Prostate Cancer,” First Annual Prostate Cancer Conference, Detroit, Michigan, October 2002
  16. “Update on Prostate cancer and QOL Issues,” Urology Grand Rounds and Prostate Cancer Support Group, Worcester, Massachusetts, September 2002
  1. “What’s New in Prostate Cancer,” Grand Rounds and Prostate Cancer Support Group, Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, Massachusetts, September 2002
  2. “Advances in Prostate Cancer,” Grand Rounds, Regional Prostate Cancer Support Group, Southern Maine Urology Society, Portland and Freeport, Maine, July 2002
  3. “Corporate Bio-Terrorism Preparedness in 2002,” National Meeting of Insurance and Corporate Counsel, Scottsdale, Arizona, February 2002
  4. “What’s New in Men’s Health,” Employee Wellness Program, Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa, Tucson, Arizona, August 2001
  5. “Questions and Answers about Vasectomy and Reversal,” Community lecture, July 2001
  6. “Advances in Men’s Health,” Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa, Visiting Lecturer, Tucson, Arizona, June 2001
  7. “Quality of Life and Prostate Cancer Decision-Making,” Hawaii Urological Society, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 2001
  8. “Advances in PSA and Prostate Cancer,” Man-to-Man Support Group, Trumbull, Connecticut, May 2001
  9. “Changing Face of Prostate Cancer,” Providence, Rhode Island, May 2001
  10. “Prostate Cancer and Nutrition,” Rotary Group, Tucson, Arizona, May 2001
  11. “Advances in Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer,” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 2001
  12. “Changing Trends in Prostate Cancer – a Roundtable Discussion,” Wilmington VA Medical Center, Wilmington, Delaware, May 2001
  13. “Update on Prostate Cancer- Questions and Answers,” Prostate Cancer Support Group, Wilmington, Delaware, May 2001
  14. “Update on Erectile Dysfunction and Viagra,” Tucson, Arizona, May 2001
  15. “Changing Face of Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer,” Grand Rounds, Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, Maine, May 2001
  16. “Advances in Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer,” Manchester, New Hampshire, May 2001
  17. “Changing Face of Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer,” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Andover, Massachusetts, Cincinnati, Dayton and Cleveland, Ohio, April 2001
  18. “Advances in Urology and Management of Prostate Problems,” community physicians, Tucson, Arizona, March 2001
  19. “Quality of Life Issues, Advanced Prostate Cancer and Hormone Therapy,” Bethesda Naval Hospital, Georgetown Medical Center, and 3 additional talks in the Washington D.C. and Baltimore area, Detroit (5 talks, including Urology Grand Rounds at William Beaumont Hospital and Henry Ford Hospital), Wichita, Kansas, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma, Albany, Cooperstown and Newburgh, New York, Stratton, Vermont, Waterbury, Connecticut, February and March, 2001
  20. “Erectile Dysfunction Update,” Physician presentation, October 2000, Tucson, Arizona
  21. “Quality of Life, Erectile Dysfunction and Prostate Cancer,” National AstraZeneca Sales Representative Meeting, Dallas, Texas, September 2000
  22.  “What’s New with BPH,” Primary care physician discussion, Phoenix, Arizona, September 2000
  23. “Medical Management of BPH,” Primary care physician discussion, Intergroup, Tucson, Arizona, August 2000
  24. “Urology Issues in the Mid-life Male,” Primary Care physician discussion, Phoenician Resort, Phoenix, Arizona, July 2000
  25. “Prostate Health,” Canyon Ranch Health Resort, Tucson, Arizona, April 2000
  26. “PSA and Prostate Disease,” Ninth Annual Southwest Conference on Medicine, University of Arizona/ Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, Tucson, Arizona, March 2000
  27.  “PSA as a Tumor Marker Following Cancer Treatment,” Ninth Annual Southwest Conference on Medicine, University of Arizona/ Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation, Tucson, Arizona, March 2000
  1. “Erectile Dysfunction and Cardiac Disease,” Primary Care Physician roundtable, Tucson, Arizona, January 2000
  2. “Impotence and Anti-Depressants,” Psychiatrists and Psychologists roundtable, Tucson, Arizona, December 1999
  3. “Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal,” National Society of First Assistants, Tucson, Arizona, September 1999
  4. “Biologic Terrorism-Physician Preparedness Program, Pima County Medical Society, Tucson, Arizona, September 1999
  5. “Pros and Cons of Doing Your Own Healthcare Research,” San Diego Regional Prostate Cancer Support Group, Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, May 1999
  6. “Recovery after Radical Prostatectomy,” Community Nurses Continuing Education Conference, Tucson, Arizona, April 1999
  7. “Biologic Terrorism—Physician Preparedness,” Regional Disaster Preparedness Program, Pima County Medical Society, Tucson, Arizona, April 1999
  8. “Impotence and Cardiovascular Disease,” Cochise County, Grand Rounds, Sierra Vista, Arizona, April 1999
  9. “Evaluation and Alternative/ Nonsurgical Management of BPH,” Southwest Conference on Medicine, university of Arizona. Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation. Tucson, Arizona, March 1999
  10. “Prostate Disease-From A to Z,” lecture to University of Arizona Family Practice Residents, Tucson, Arizona, January 1999
  11. “Male Infertility,” Community lecture, Pima County Medical Society, Tucson, Arizona, January 1999
  12. “Prostate Disease-Everything You Ever Wanted to Know,” primary care physician dinner/lecture, Phoenix, Arizona, December 1998
  13. “Pros and Cons of Doing Your Own Healthcare Research,” Phoenix Regional Prostate Cancer Symposium, Phoenix, Arizona, November 1998
  14. “Nursing Care of Urologic Patients,” TMC Nursing Education Lecture, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, November 1998
  15. “Nutritional Care of Urologic Patients,” TMC Nursing Education Lecture, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, November 1998
  16. “New & Alternative Options in BPH,” Medical Grand Rounds, Tucson, Arizona, April 1998
  17. “Vasectomy Reversal: Questions and Answers,” Tucson, Arizona, April 1998
  18.  “Update on Vasectomy Reversal,” Scottsdale, Arizona, November 1997
  19. “Diet, Nutrition and Prostate Cancer,” Walter Reed Army Medical Center, US-Too Cancer Support Group, Washington, D.C., November 1997
  20. “Prostatitis Update,” Visiting Professor, Annual Meeting of the College of Primary Care Physicians, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, September 1997
  21. “Diet, Nutrition the Internet and Prostate Cancer,” Tucson Prostate Cancer Support Group, Spring, 1996
  22. “The Ten Most Common Myths About Prostate Cancer,” St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tucson, February 1996
  23. “Prostate Cancer,” HealthGain, El Dorado Hospital, Tucson, November 1995
  24. “Acute Complications of Urologic Surgery,” Arizona Post-Anesthesia Nurse Association, annual meeting, Tucson, Arizona, October 1995
  25. “Advances in Urology,” keynote speaker and Visiting Professor, Annual Meeting of the College of Primary Care Physicians, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, September 1995
  26. “Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Options for Management,” presented to primary care physicians in Tucson, Arizona, May 1994
  27. “Penile Cancer,” American Urological Association Allied, Tucson Chapter, Tucson, Arizona, May 1994
  28. “Prostate Disorders,” round table discussion, Tucson, Arizona, March 1994
  29. “Diseases of the Prostate,” Rotary Club of Tucson (300 of Tucson’s top Executives), Doubletree Hotel, February 1994
  30. “Update of Management of BPH,” CIGNA Health Plan, February 1994
  31. “Nonsurgical Management of BPH,” Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona, February 1994
  32. “Adolescent Varicoceles,” Citywide Pediatric Grand Rounds, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, January 1994
  33. “Taking Back Control,” Men’s Cancer Support Group, Cancer Care Center, Tucson, Arizona, December 1993
  34. “Nonsurgical Management of BPH,” Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 1993, Yuma, Arizona, December 1993, Las Vegas, Nevada December 1993, Tucson, Arizona, November 1993, January 1994, May, 1994, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, November, 1993, Princess Resort, Scottsdale, Arizona, January, 1994
  35. “Hormonal Downstaging Before Radical Prostatectomy,” Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, Arizona, October 1993
  36. “Prostate Cancer—What’s New,” El Dorado Hospital, Tucson, Arizona, Sept. 1993
  37. “Nonsurgical Management of BPH for Primary Care Physicians,” Arizona Biltmore Hotel, Phoenix Arizona, May 1993
  38. “Vasectomy Reversal,” Hotel Park Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, April 1993
  39. “Evaluation and Nonsurgical Management of Impotence,” Hotel Park Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, February 1993
  40. “Cancer Screening in the 90’s—What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” Medical Grand Rounds, Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, November 1992
  41. “Renal Cell Carcinoma—Delayed and Metastatic Patterns,” Tucson Medical Center Tumor Board, Tucson, Arizona, November 1992
  42. “Nonsurgical Management of BPH,” St. Joseph’s Hospital Grand Rounds, Tucson, Arizona, July 1992
  43.  “Prostate Cancer and BPH—What’s New in Diagnosis and Treatment Options,” presented to Medical Staff, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Hospital, Tucson, Arizona, May 1992
  44. “Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly,” Kino Community Hospital medical and surgical residents, Tucson, Arizona, March 1992
  45. “Incontinence and Other Complications of Prostate Surgery,” American Urological Association Allied, Arizona Division, Tucson, Arizona, January 1992
  46. “Nonsurgical Management of Prostate Cancer,” American Urological Allied, Arizona Division, Tucson, Arizona, October 1991

This C.V. was reviewed, edited and updated by Dr. Sheldon Marks on January 4, 2023.

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