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Larry I. Lipshultz, M.D.

Larry I. Lipshultz, M.D., (born in Philadelphia, PA)is an American physician and pioneer in the field of urology. His greatest contributions are in the areas of infertility, sexual dysfunction, and andrology. He is considered one of the fathers of urologic microsurgery innovating techniques in vasectomy reversal, sperm retrieval, and varicocele repair. He has authored multiple books and scientific publications in these areas. His book entitled Infertility in the Male is considered a standard in the field.

Early life

He grew up in Philadelphia and attended Lower High school. His studies continued at Franklin and Marshal College in Lancaster, PA where he graduated magnum cum laude in Biology and Mathematics. It was here he decided to pursue a career in Medicine and was accepted into medical school at the University of Pennsylvania

Higher Education

While in medical school at UPenn he was able to pursue a range of topics that interested him and was awarded student fellowships in orthopedic surgery, Neurophysiology and Urology. During his urologic research under the guidance of -----he was led to purse this as a career. His post graduate medical education was at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he was a surgical intern and then a house officer in the department of Urology. During this time he continued academic pursuits as a Venereal disease Trainee, and US Preventative Health Service Urologic Research Trainee. During his time as a urology resident he established a clinic for male infertility the first in the department’s history and one of the first in the country. No dedicated male infertility fellowships existed when he completed residency so he pursued further research as a clinical fellow in the Department of Reproductive Medicine at UT Medical School in Houston, TX. His efforts to advance the field of male infertility were noted as his research was supported by the first AUA foundation scholarship.

Academic Career

His career started as an assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas medical School in Houston. He later joined the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine Scott Department of Urology where he still practices today. His advancement from assistant to full professor took only 6 years a testament to his drive for advancement of the field. He became chief of the division of male reproductive surgery in 1998 and was given the Lester and Sue Smith Chair in reproductive medicine in 2004.

Awards, Honors, Leadership post

His awards are numerous several notable ones include recognition by the American Urological Association with the Hugh Hampton Young Award, the AUA Foundation “One of the Most Respected Surgeon Scientist and Mentors in Urology” , American Society of Reproductive Medicine Service Award, as well as being listed among Best Doctors in America for greater than 10 years. He has served many organizations dedicated to furthering Urology and men’s health and reproduction including President, Society for the study of Male Reproduction; President, American Society for Reproductive Medicine; Member, American Urological Association Infertility Best Practice Panel.