Sheldon Marks Explained

Sheldon Marks
Nationality:	American
Occupation:	Urologist
Known For:	Reverse vasectomy
Alma Mater:	Occidental College University of Arizona College of Medicine

Sheldon Marks is an American urologist and writer who is the founder of the International Center for Vasectomy Reversal (ICVR).^[1] He is a clinical professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Assistant Professor of Urology at New England Medical Center, Tufts University.^[2]

He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Urology.^[3]

He is also known for Marks Vas Cutting Forceps.^{[2] [4]}

Early life and career

Marks was educated at the Occidental College.^[2] He received his medical education from the University of Arizona College of Medicine.^{[2] [5]}

He received his general surgery training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where his interest in urology and microscopic surgeries developed.^{[1] [2]}

He has also served as the chief resident in urology at Tufts University School of Medicine.^{[3] [4]}

In 1993, he founded the International Center for Vasectomy Reversal (ICVR) to perform vasectomy reversals.^[6]

Bibliography

Books

• Book: Marks, Sheldon . 22 August 1997 . Cancer De La Prostata: Respuestas A Las Preguntas Mas Frecuentes . 9781555611361.
• Book: Marks, Sheldon . 2 November 2018 . Vasectomy Reversal: Manual of Vasovasostomy and Vasoepididymostomy . Springer International Publishing . 9783030004552.
• Book: Marks, Sheldon . 30 June 2019 . Prostate and Cancer: A Family Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Survival . 9780738213477.

Select Publications

• David J. Nusbaum, Sheldon F. Marks, Matthew B.F. Marks, Peter J. Burrows, Robert Zollman, Mary K. Samplaski. The Effect of Male Age Over 50 Years on Vasectomy Reversal Outcomes. Urology, 2020

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sheldon Marks, MD. WebMD.
2. Web site: Dr. Sheldon Marks wins Lifetime Achievement. Jeff . Gardner. Tucson Local Media.
3. Web site: Sheldon Marks, MD. MedicineNet.
4. Web site: Ask a Castle Connolly Top Doctor: How Often Are Vasectomy Reversals Successful and Why? | Everyday Health. EverydayHealth.com.
5. Book: Marks, Sheldon H. F.. Vasectomy Reversal : Manual of Vasovasostomy and Vasoepididymostomy. July 14, 2019. Springer International Publishing. www.springer.com.
6. Web site: Dr. Sheldon Marks wins Lifetime Achievement. Jeff. Gardner. Inside Tucson Business.