Dr. Arthur Burnett, MBA, FACS
Johns Hopkins University Professor and Urologist
Arthur L. “Bud” Burnett II, M.D., MBA, FACS, is a groundbreaking urologist, researcher, and educator who has served at Johns Hopkins for over 40 years. He is the Patrick C. Walsh Professor of Urology, Director of the Male Consultation Clinic, and Professor of Oncology. A barrier-breaking leader, Dr. Burnett was the first Black person to reach several historic milestones in urology—including Professor of Urology at Johns Hopkins, President of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, and Board Member of the American Urological Association.
Internationally recognized for advancing men’s health, he has performed thousands of surgeries and pioneered minimally invasive, nerve-sparing techniques that preserve quality of life. His groundbreaking research on erectile function paved the way for oral therapies such as Viagra, and he continues to innovate treatments for both men’s and women’s urologic health.
The author of 500+ scientific articles and three books—including Johns Hopkins Patient’s Guide to Prostate Cancer (2010), Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds (2010), and The Manhood Rx (2022)—Dr. Burnett will release his next book in 2026. Through UroMissionsWorks, the nonprofit he founded, he brings critical urologic care to underserved communities worldwide. His contributions have been recognized with top honors, including the American Urological Association’s Distinguished Contribution Award and the Hugh Hampton Young Award.