The Johns Hopkins surgeon, author, and men’s health pioneer shares insights on aging, prostate cancer, and masculinity in back-to-back national features
Baltimore, MD — September 23, 2025 — Dr. Arthur L. “Bud” Burnett II, one of the world’s leading urologic surgeons and researchers, has been spotlighted in two national publications, underscoring his decades-long impact on men’s health and wellness.
Authority Magazine, which reaches about 30 million monthly visitors, is known for in-depth interviews with executives, entrepreneurs, and cultural icons such as Ava DuVernay and Venus Williams. Its influential “How to Write a Book That Sparks a Movement” series recently featured Dr. Burnett. With more than 500 peer-reviewed publications and three books to his name — The Manhood Rx, Johns Hopkins Patient’s Guide to Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds — he reflected on how medical writing can break stigma, empower patients, and inspire cultural shifts. He also discussed his groundbreaking research — including the discovery of nitric oxide’s role in erectile function that paved the way for Viagra — and his lifelong mission to bridge science with lived experience.
“Books combine authority with empathy,” Dr. Burnett told Authority. “They don’t just inform people; they inspire them to take action, advocate for themselves, and in many cases, start conversations that break stigma and build community.”
The Good Men Project, which attracts more than 3 million monthly readers (with 300 million cumulative worldwide), skews toward men aged 55–64 — a demographic especially concerned with prostate health, aging, and longevity. Known for elevating perspectives on health and masculinity, it has featured public figures such as NFL Hall of Famer Andre Tippett and Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Charlie LeDuff. Its profile of Dr. Burnett, “Dr. Arthur Burnett on Men’s Health, Prostate Cancer, and The Manhood Rx,” offered evidence-based guidance for men over 50 — from shifting fitness priorities toward agility and mobility, to reframing masculinity around emotional intimacy and resilience.
“Masculinity should not be defined by some level of youthful sexual prowess,” Dr. Burnett told The Good Men Project. “Rather, it is quite acceptably framed as understanding normal male physical and sexual capability for chronological age and cultivating an attitude of mutual respect and emotional support within a relationship.”
He also addressed the challenges of prostate cancer survivorship, the complexities of sexual rehabilitation post-surgery, and the role of lifestyle choices in sustaining strength, stamina, and longevity.
Together, these features highlight Dr. Burnett’s continued leadership in men’s health at a pivotal time, as prostate cancer diagnoses rise, men live longer, and urgent conversations around aging and masculinity dominate the public health landscape.
As Patrick C. Walsh Distinguished Professor of Urology and Professor of Oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Director of the Male Consultation Clinic at the Brady Urological Institute, Dr. Burnett remains a global thought leader in urology, men’s wellness, and the science of sexual health.
Read the full features here:
Authority Magazine: “How to Write a Book That Sparks a Movement” (Dr. Arthur Burnett Interview)
The Good Men Project: “Dr. Arthur Burnett on Men’s Health, Prostate Cancer, and The Manhood Rx”
About Dr. Arthur L. “Bud” Burnett II
Arthur L. “Bud” Burnett II, MD, MBA, FACS, is a trailblazing and globally recognized urologist, educator, and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, where he has served for more than 40 years as the Patrick C. Walsh Professor of Urology and Director of the Male Consultation Clinic. Celebrated as the first Black professor of urology at Johns Hopkins and past president of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Dr. Burnett pioneered research that made Viagra possible, performed thousands of prostate and urologic surgeries, and authored more than 500 peer-reviewed publications and three books — The Manhood Rx, Johns Hopkins Patient’s Guide to Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds. He is also founder of UroMissionsWorks, a nonprofit expanding urologic care worldwide, and a decorated U.S. Army veteran.
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