Dr. Philip Werthman is the most recognized vasectomy reversal surgeon and male fertility specialist in the world. His expertise and skill have been acknowledged by scholars, his colleagues and in the media.

Director of the Center for Male Reproductive Medicine and former Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology at the University of Southern California School of Medicine, Dr. Werthman is also the author of two definitive textbooks on the subject of male fertility. Past President of the Los Angeles Urologic Society, Dr. Werthman is a recipient of the American Fertility Association’s Illuminations Award, given yearly to the outstanding fertility doctor in the nation. In addition to performing the first-ever network-televised vasectomy reversal surgery on ABC’s Extreme Makeover, he’s been a featured consultant to every news service, from CNN to NBC.

But the accolades that Dr. Werthman treasures most are those from his patients: the walls of his office are filled with photos and cards expressing the heartfelt gratitude of hundreds of former patients – who are now new parents.

Dr. Werthman’s full-time practice is dedicated exclusively to microsurgical vasectomy reversal and the treatment of male infertility. For patients, this means a highly skilled and tremendously focused surgeon who has made the care and treatment of men’s sexual health his life’s work. This has led him to become the personal physician for many of Hollywood’s A-List, Grammy-winning artists, CEO’s of Fortune 500 companies, Royalty from around the world, members of the U.S. Congress and ambassadors, NBA All-Stars, LA Kings hockey players as well as our nation’s heroes: police, firefighters and active duty military personnel.

Having performed thousands of vasectomy reversal procedures on men throughout the world, Dr. Werthman has a profound understanding of and consideration for the unique struggles faced by men with fertility concerns.  Evidenced by the online ratings websites that provide reviews of physicians, Dr. Werthman considers his “Patients Choice” and “Compassionate Doctor” awards among his most meaningful badges of honor. These accolades are given only to physicians who are recognized by patients as treating them with the utmost in kindness and compassionate care.

Sought out to author the chapter on male reproductive surgery in the textbook “Complications of Urologic Surgery” and editor of a textbook on male infertility for the series: “Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Clinics of North America,” Dr. Werthman is able to serve as an experienced advisor to both peers and patients interested in male infertility topics. His top success rates combined with minimum complications sets the standard for the urologic surgical world and that is why he was requested to share his insights and techniques in these medical textbooks.