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Thomas Walsh, MD, Urology, Seattle, WA, UW Medicine/Northwest Hospital & Medical Center

ThomasJ.WalshMDMS

Urology • Seattle, WA

Male Infertility, Male Sexual Dysfunction

Associate Professor of Urology, University of Washington; Director, UW Medicine Men's Health Center

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Summary

  • Thomas J. Walsh, MD, MS is a University of Washington Professor and Vice Chair of Urology, Director of The UW Men’s Health Center and program director for the University of Washington Andrology Fellowship. Walsh graduated with honors from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his general and urological surgery training at the University of Washington. He received his masters in Epidemiology from the UW School of Public Health while serving as a National Research Service Award fellow. He completed a fellowship in male infertility and sexual dysfunction at the University of California San Francisco and subsequently joined the UCSF urology faculty as the first Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Childhood Health and Human Development Male Reproductive Health Research Scholar. Walsh’s clinical and research interests focus on male sexual and reproductive health. His research program emphasizes male sexual dysfunction, fertility preservation, epidemiology and health services. He is an active contributor to the medical literature as both author and editor. Walsh is a strong advocate for Men’s Health, continually working to elevate awareness of men's health issues and to solve men's most complex health problems.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco) School of Medicine
    University of California (San Francisco) School of MedicineFellowship, Sexual Medicine and Neurourology, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Urology, 2000 - 2006
  • University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine
    University of Washington School of Public Health and Community MedicineMS, Epidemiology, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonM.S., Epidemiology, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonResidency, Surgery, 2000 - 2002
  • Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
    Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • University of Oregon
    University of OregonB.S., Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1991 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2006 - Present
  • AK State Medical License
    AK State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2000 - 2024
  • American Board of Urology Urology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Investigator Award - Second Prize American Urological Association Foundation Young, 2011
  • Seattle's Top Doctors, Urology Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, 2011, 2017
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Clinical utility of sperm DNA fragmentation testing: practice recommendations based on clinical scenarios  
    Raheem OA, Ana M, Urol M, Walsh TJ, Transl Androl Urol, 1/1/2017
  • A review of the epidemiology and treatment of Peyronie's disease  
    Ostrowski KA, Gannon JR, Walsh TJ, Research and reports in urology, 1/1/2016
  • Testosterone and Sexual Function  
    Gannon JR, Walsh TJ, The Urologic clinics of North America, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

  • Urological Emergencies a Practical Approach 
    Chapter: Penile Prosthesis Infection 
    Lopushnyan L and Walsh TEditors: Wessells H.Humana PressEdition 2nd,2013
  • Varicocelectomy in Hinman's Atlas of Urologic Surgery 
    Walsh T, Turek PEditors: Resnick M, Howards S, et al.Elesevier2012
  • Smith's General Urology 
    Chapter: Male Infertility 
    Walsh T, Smith JFEditors: Tanagho E and McAnninch J.LangeEdition 18th,2012
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Marijuana Use and Semen Quality: A Prospective Study from Washington State
    Raheem O, Rajanahally S, Rylander H, Song K, Chow E, Muller C, Ostrowski K, Walsh T, American Urological Association, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2018
  • Results of a North American survey on the characteristics of men presenting for infertility investigations: The Andrology Research Consortium
    Jarvi KA, Lau S, Lo KC, Grober ED, Trussell JC, Hotaling JM, Walsh TJ, et al, American Urological Association, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2018
  • Erectile Dysfunction is a Risk Factor for Peyronie's Disease
    Rajanahally S, Holt SK, Raheem OA, Ostrowski KA, Walsh TJ, American Urological Association, San Francisco, CA, 1/1/2018
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Lectures

  • Marijuana and Male Fertility: Who Knew? 
    Seattle, WA - 1/1/2018
  • The Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: How Do We Select the Right Device 
    Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, China - 1/1/2018
  • The Inflatable Penile Prosthesis: Setting Patient Expectations and Managing Complications 
    Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, China - 1/1/2018
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Other

  • Men's Health 
    Walsh TJ, Real Medicine with Carrie Curtis, AM 570 Radio
    Seattle, WA - 1/1/2010
  • Cystic Fibrosis and Male Reproductive Health: The Bare-Knuckled Facts 
    Hotaling J, Walsh T, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Web-based publication
    1/1/2010
  • Subinguinal, Microscopic Varicocelectomy: Surgical Teqhnique Video 
    Walsh T, Hotaling J, Societe International Urologie
    Shanghai, China - 1/1/2009

Press Mentions

  • Increased Risk of Testicular Germ Cell Cancer Among Infertile Men
    Increased Risk of Testicular Germ Cell Cancer Among Infertile MenFebruary 23rd, 2020
  • 12 Ways to Last Longer in Bed
    12 Ways to Last Longer in BedSeptember 13th, 2019
  • No Evidence of TRT Link to Prostate Cancer
    No Evidence of TRT Link to Prostate CancerMay 13th, 2016
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Committees

  • Member, Board of Trustees, Society for Male Reproductive Urology 2018 - 2019
  • Member, Board of Trustees, Society of the Study of Male Reproduction 2015 - 2017

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Thomas Walsh, Dr. Thomas Walsh, MD, Dr. T Walsh, Dr. Thomas J. Walsh