ROBERT MATTHEW COWARD Curriculum Vitae

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1 ROBERT MATTHEW COWARD Curriculum Vitae PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Professor of Urologic Surgery University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC Present POST-GRADUATE TRAINING EDUCATION AWARDS Fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Scott Department of Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Residency in Urologic Surgery Department of Urology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Internship in General Surgery Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC Doctor of Medicine with Distinction 2007 University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC Bachelor of Science in Biology with Highest Distinction 2003 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC Courses in Spanish Language, Culture, and History 2001 Universidad de Sevilla, Seville, Spain Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Teaching Award 2010 UNC Urologic Surgery Scholar of the Year 2009 Third Place, Case Report Presentation, NC Urology Residents Seminar 2008 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2006 John B. Graham Research Society 2006 Alpha Epsilon Lambda Graduate Student s Honor Society 2005 Eugene S. Mayer Community Service Honor Society 2005 Isaac Manning Medical Scholarship Morehead Medical Scholarship Phi Beta Kappa Academic Honor Society 2002 Sigma Delta Pi Spanish National Honor Society 2002 National Society of Collegiate Scholars 2001 Dean s List, UNC Chapel Hill, All eight semesters BOARD CERTIFICATION Urologic Surgery Board Eligible 2012

2 2 LICENSURE North Carolina Full Physician License Drug Enforcement Administration Texas Physician in Training Permit North Carolina Residency Training License National Provider Identifier (NPI) CERTIFICATIONS American Board of Urology - Qualifying (Part 1) Examination 2012 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 2012 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 2007 USMLE Part III 2008 USMLE Part II CS 2007 USMLE Part II CK 2006 USMLE Part I 2005 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES Society for the Study of Male Reproduction Endourological Society Sexual Medicine Society of North America American Urologic Association American College of Surgeons Present Present Present Present 2009 Present PEER REVIEWER Sexual Medicine Reviews Journal of Andrology Urology Present Present Present LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND ACTIVITIES UNC Urology Chief Resident UNC Pediatric Urology Chief Resident UNC School of Medicine Charity Golf Classic, Director 2006 UNC Spanish-speakers Assisting Latinos Student Association (SALSA), President UNC International Health Forum, President Honduran Health Alliance, Healthcare Provider 2004 UNC Varsity Women s Soccer Practice Squad Center for Development in Central America, Nicaragua, Clinic Construction 2000 GRANTS 1. U10HD Steiner (PI) 9/24/2013-6/30/2018 NIH/NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Reproductive Medicine Network UNC Clinical Site

3 3 $1,157,540 (direct) Role: Co-Investigator 10% effort PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS 1. Vukina J, Lentz AC, Smith RP, Lipshultz LI, Carson CC, Coward RM. Medical Management of Peyronie s Disease: A 2014 Update. Current Sexual Health Reports. In press. 2. Smith RP, Khanna A, Kovac JR, Badhiwala N, Lipshultz LI, Coward RM. The significance of sperm heads and tails within the vasal fluid during vasectomy reversal. Indian J Urol : Coward RM, Badhiwala N, Kovac JR, Smith RP, Lamb DJ, and Lipshultz LI. Impact of the 2012 AUA Vasectomy Guidelines on post-vasectomy outcomes. J Urol Jan;191(1): Smith RP, Coward RM, and Lipshultz LI. The Office Visit. Urol Clin North Am Feb;41(1): Hakky TS, Coward RM, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Lipshultz LI. Vasovasostomy: a step-by-step surgical technique video. Fertil Steril Epub ahead of print. 6. Coward RM, Rajanahally S, Kovac JR, Smith RP, Pastuszak AW, and Lipshultz LI. Anabolic steroid-induced hypogonadism in men receiving testosterone replacement therapy. J Urol Dec;190(6): Kovac JR, Rajanahally S, Smith RP, Coward RM, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. Patient Satisfaction with Testosterone Replacement Therapies: The Reasons Behind the Choices. J Sex Med Epub ahead of print. 8. Coward RM, Kovac JR, Smith RP, and Lipshultz LI. Fertility preservation in young men treated for malignancies: options for pre-cancer treatment. Sex Med Rev 2013;1: Kovac JR, Gomez L, Smith RP, Coward RM, Gonzales MA, Khera M, Lamb DJ, and Lipshultz LI. Measurement of endothelial dysfunction via peripheral arterial tonometry predicts vasculogenic erectile dysfunction. International Journal of Impotence Research Epub ahead of print. 10. Kovac JR, Addai J, Smith RP, Coward RM, Lamb DJ, and Lipshultz LI. The effects of advanced paternal age on fertility. Asian J Androl Nov;15(6): Smith RP, Khanna A, Coward RM, Rajanahally S, Gonzalez MA, Kovac JR, and Lipshultz LI. Factors influencing patient decisions to initiate and discontinue subcutaneous testosterone pellets (Testopel ) for treatment of hypogonadism. J Sex Med Sep;10(9): Coward RM, Lipshultz LI. Editorial Comment: Varicocelectomy Is associated with increases in serum testosterone independent of clinical grade. Urology Jun;81(6): Smith RP, Coward RM, Kovac JR, and Lipshultz LI. The evidence for seasonal variations of testosterone in men. Maturitas 2013; 74: Coward RM, Smith A, Raynor M, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, and Pruthi RS. Feasibility and outcomes of roboticassisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in older patients. Urology 2011; 77(5): Coward RM and Carson CC. Testosterone replacement therapy after prostate cancer. Trends in Urology and Men s Health 2011; 2(1):

4 4 16. Coward RM, Simhan J, and Carson CC. Racial differences in hypogonadal improvement and prostate-specific antigen levels in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. Int Braz J Urol 2010; 36: Coward RM and Carson CC. Testosterone replacement therapy after prostate cancer: the emergence of a new concept in current urologic practice. Urol List 2010; 8(4): Coward RM, Simhan J, and Carson CC. Prostate-specific antigen changes and prostate cancer in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. BJU Int 2009; 103: Coward RM and Carson CC. Tadalafil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2008; 4: TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS 1. Coward RM and Carson CC. Penile Prosthesis Implantation. In Glenn s Urologic Surgery (8 th Ed.), SD Graham and TE Keane (eds). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, typed pages. In press. NON PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS 1. Coward RM and Carson CC. Testosterone replacement after prostate cancer. AUANews. November, Coward RM and Carson CC. Beyond the Abstract - Prostate-specific antigen changes and prostate cancer in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. Urotoday.com. March 16, Coward RM and Carson CC. Beyond the Abstract - Tadalafil in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Urotoday.com. May 28, MODERATED PODIUM PRESENTATIONS 1. Rajanahally S, Kirby EW, Crowell K, Coward RM. The role of varicocele repair prior to assisted reproductive technology. AUA 2014, Orlando, FL. May 19, Coward RM, Hakky TS, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Lipshultz LI. Vasovasostomy: A step by step surgical approach. 78th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the AUA, Hollywood, Florida. March 23, Coward RM, Mata D, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Lipshultz LI. Vasectomy reversal outcomes in men previously on testosterone replacement therapy. 78th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the AUA, Hollywood, Florida. March 23, Badhiwala N, Coward RM, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Hsieh TC, McIntyre M, Murthy L, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. Impact of the 2012 AUA Vasectomy Guidelines on Post-Vasectomy Outcomes. AUA 2013, San Diego, CA. May 8, Rajanahally S, Coward RM, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Pastuszak AW, Lipshultz LI. The prevalence of prior use of anabolic androgenic steroids in young hypogonadal men. AUA 2013, San Diego, CA. May 6, 2013.

5 6. Coward RM, Smith AM, Simhan J, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS, Carson CC. Racial differences in prostatespecific antigen in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2009, Chicago, IL. October 12, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Impact of marital status in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2009, Chicago, IL. October 12, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. The impact of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of urologic malignancies: Does it influence diagnostic and treatment decisions? American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2009, Chicago, IL. October 12, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kim W, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. A phase II study of neoadjuvant erlotinib (Tarceva) in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy: Preliminary results. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2009, Chicago, IL. October 12, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. The impact of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of urologic malignancies: Does it influence diagnostic and treatment decisions? American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2009, Chicago, IL. October 12, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy: Evaluation of the learning curve. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2009, Chicago, IL. October 13, Coward RM and Carson CC. Racial differences in hypogonadal improvement and prostate-specific antigen levels in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. Ninth Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Symposium, Greensboro, NC. September 26, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kelly D, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. An analysis of the impact of race on bladder cancer treatment and mortality. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 25, Coward RM, Smith AM, Belsante J, Kurpad R, Schultz H, Nix J, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Clinical outcomes of a stapled ileal neobladder after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 27, Johnson D, Kelly D, Smith AM, Coward RM, Pruthi RS, Wallen EM. Impact of hospital type on surgical treatment for kidney cancer: Recent trends. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 26, Nix J, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Schultz H, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Prospective randomized trial of open versus robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: Interim results. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 27, Smith AM, Coward RM, Doak H, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Outcomes and implications of follow-up biopsies of men on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 26, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Does the time of day or day of the week affect outcomes after robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy? Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 26, 2009.

6 6 19. Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Impact of obesity on operative, pathologic, and functional outcomes after robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 27, Smith AM, Johnson D, Kelly D, Coward RM, Pruthi RS, Wallen EM. Impact of hospital type on surgical treatment for kidney cancer: Recent trends. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 27, Wallen EM, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Pruthi RS. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: experience in 85 patients and comparison to an open cohort. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 27, Smith AM, Coward RM, Lal A, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Cost analysis of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 27, Coward RM, Kelley D, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. An analysis of the impact of race on bladder cancer treatment and mortality. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 27, Pruthi RS, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kim W, Grigson G, Kurpad R, Wallen EM, Nielsen ME. A phase II study of neoadjuvant erlotinib (Tarceva) in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy: Preliminary results. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 27, Miller J, Coward RM, Smith AM, Belsante J, Kurpad R, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Preliminary experience with prostate-sparing cystectomy for urothelial carcinoma of the bladder. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 27, Coward RM, Lentz AC, Miller J, McRackan D. Case Report: A rare and controversial cause of ureteral obstruction. 8th Annual North Carolina Urology Residents Seminar, Greensboro, NC. November 1, MODERATED POSTER PRESENTATIONS 1. Coward RM, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Khanna A, Badhiwala N, Lipshultz LI. The significance of sperm heads with short tails in the vasal fluid during vasectomy reversal. 78th Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Section of the AUA, Hollywood, Florida. March 20, Kovac JR, Khanna A, Smith RP, Coward RM, Badhiwala N, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. The significance of sperm heads and tails in the vasal fluid during vasectomy reversal. Men s Health World Congress 2013, Washington DC. December 8, Kovac JR, Badhiwala N, Khanna A, Smith RP, Coward RM, Murthy L, Hsieh TC, McIntyre M, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. Does clinical evidence support the WHO decision to focus on strict morphology rather than light microscopy in assessment of sperm morphology? Men s Health World Congress 2013, Washington DC. December 8, Khanna A, Kovac JR, Smith RP, Coward RM, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. Clear intravasal fluid obtained at time of vasectomy reversal predicts patency regardless of time from vasectomy. Men s Health World Congress 2013, Washington DC. December 8, 2013.

7 7 5. Kovac JR, Rajanahally S, Smith RP, Coward RM, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. Patient satisfaction with testosterone replacement therapies: the reasons behind the choices. Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 19th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. November 24, Rajanahally S, Kovac JR, Smith RP, Coward RM, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. Embarrassment and altered body image in hypogonadal men on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 19th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. November 24, Mata DA, Coward RM, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Lipshultz LI. Vasectomy reversal outcomes in men previously on testosterone replacement therapy. Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 19th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. November 23, Doerge EJ, Fantus J, Smith RP, Kovac JR, Coward RM, Lipshultz LI. The effect of clomiphene citrate on infertile males. Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 19th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. November 23, Kovac JR, Gomez L, Smith RP, Coward RM, Gonzales M, Khera M, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. Measurement of endothelial dysfunction via peripheral arterial tonometry predicts vasculogenic erectile dysfunction. Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 19th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA. November 22, Khanna A, Rajanahally S, Smith RP, Coward RM, Kovac JR, Gonzales M, Lipshultz LI. Factors Influencing Patient Decisions to Initiate and Discontinue Testopel Subcutaneous Testosterone Pellets for Treatment of Hypogonadism. AUA 2013, San Diego, CA. May 7, Coward RM, Verges D, Smith AM, Carson CC. Testosterone deficiency is similarly prevalent among men presenting with either Peyronie s disease or erectile dysfunction. Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 17th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. November 11, Coward RM, Raynor M, Vyas S, Smith AM, Carson CC. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB) prior to penile prosthesis implantation for post-operative pain control. Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 17th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV. November 11, Coward RM, Simhan J, Pruthi RS, Carson CC. Racial differences in hypogonadal improvement and prostatespecific antigen levels in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. Sexual Medicine Society of North America, 15th Annual Fall Scientific Meeting, San Diego, CA. November 20, Coward RM, Simhan J, Pruthi RS, Carson CC. Racial differences in hypogonadal improvement and prostatespecific antigen levels in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. 6 th World Congress of Men s Health, Vienna, Austria. October 10, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nix J, Schultz H, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer: Peri-operative outcomes in 94 patients and comparison to an open cohort. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 27, Coward RM, Smith AM, Nix J, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Feasibility and outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy for bladder cancer in the elderly. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 27, 2009.

8 8 17. Smith AM, Coward RM, Lal A, Kurpad R, Nix J, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Analgesic use in open versus robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 27, Smith AM, Coward RM, Lal A, Kurpad R, Nix J, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Analgesic use in men undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: A detailed analysis of demographic, clinical, and operative, influences. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 27, Smith AM, Coward RM, Doak H, Kurpad R, Nix J, Nielsen ME, Schultz H, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Outcomes and implications of follow-up biopsies of men on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer. AUA 2009 National Meeting, Chicago, IL. April 28, Coward RM, Simhan J, Carson CC. Racial differences in prostate-specific antigen in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 29, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Achieving complete success after robotic radical prostatectomy: Is the trifecta in reach? Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 29, Smith AM, Coward RM, Belsante J, Kurpad R, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Clinical outcomes of a stapled ileal neobladder after radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 29, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. The impact of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of bladder cancer. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 29, Kurpad R, Coward RM, Smith AM, Shingleton B, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy: evaluation of the learning curve. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 29, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen ME, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Impact of obesity and adiposity on outcomes of patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2009, Mobile, AL. March 29, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical cystectomy: Medium-term clinical and oncologic follow-up. Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 5, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Robotic-assisted laparoscopic anterior pelvic exenteration for bladder cancer in the female. Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 5, Coward RM, Smith AM, Kurpad R, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Impact of obesity and adiposity on outcomes of patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 5, Coward RM, Smith AM, Pearson MD, Kurpad R, Kim W, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. A phase II study of neoadjuvant erlotinib (Tarceva) in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy: Preliminary results. Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 5, 2008.

9 9 30. Doak H, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kurpad R, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Outcomes and implications of follow-up biopsies of men on active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer. Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 4, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kelly D, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. Evaluation of the incidence of a second urologic malignancy (bladder cancer and kidney cancer) in men with a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 4, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kurpad R, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. The impact of a multidisciplinary approach in the management of urologic malignancies: Does it influence diagnostic and treatment decisions? Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 4, Smith AM, Coward RM, Kelly D, Kurpad R, Nielsen M, Wallen EM, Pruthi RS. An analysis of the impact of race on bladder cancer treatment and mortality. Society of Urologic Oncology, Bethesda, MD. Dec 5, Coward RM, Simhan J, Carson CC. PSA and lipid dynamics in hypogonadal men treated with testosterone replacement therapy. AUA 2007 National Meeting, Anaheim, CA. May 21, Coward RM, Miller J, Carson CC, Lavelle J, Marson L. The effect of botulinum toxin A on rat vaginal tissue. 8th Annual Women's Health Research Day, Chapel Hill, NC. April 4, Coward RM, Simhan J, Pruthi RS, Carson CC. Prostate cancer in hypogonadal men on testosterone replacement therapy. Southeastern Section of the AUA 2007, Orlando, FL. March 9, TEACHING RECORD 1. Preserving Fertility in the Hypogonadal Patient. UNC Endocrinology Grand Rounds. January 16, Erectile Dysfunction. UNC School of Medicine Second Year, Renal/Urinary Course. December 6, Urologic Problems in College-Aged Men. UNC Student Health Grand Rounds. January 18, Co-Director of Weekly Urology Resident / Didactic Lecture Series. UNC Urology Residency Program, How would you manage this case of Bilateral Staghorn Calculi? Carolinas Medical Center Visiting Professor Symposium. June 3, Evaluation and Management of Urethral Trauma. Carolinas Medical Center, Urology Grand Rounds. February 18, Racial Differences in Hypogonadal Improvement and PSA Levels in Hypogonadal Men Treated With Testosterone Replacement Therapy. Texas Association of Genitourinary Surgeons Annual Meeting. April 17, Bilateral Renal Cysts with Renal Mass. Carolinas Medical Center Visiting Professor Symposium. June 18, A Bump and a Grind: A Case of a Malfunctioning IPP. Landes Symposium. June 19, 2009.

10 10. Complete Transection of a Supernumerary Kidney Presenting as a Large Retroperitoneal Hematoma after Blunt Force Trauma in a Child. UNC Duke Pediatric Urology Conference. October 23, Hypogonadism, Metabolic Syndrome, and a New Role for Testosterone Replacement. UNC Urology Grand Rounds. July 20, LANGUAGES Fluent spoken and written Spanish CLINICAL INTERESTS Male reproductive and sexual medicine, microsurgery, prosthetic urology, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie s disease, hypogonadism, endourology, penile and scrotal disorders, benign prostate diseases, and nephrolithiasis.