Joseph Sonstein

Joseph Sonstein, MD serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Residency Program in the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. His clinical practice focuses on surgical urology with specialization in pelvic reconstructive procedures and complex urological anomalies.

Research interests span male sexual dysfunction, pelvic trauma complications, prostate biopsy techniques, and congenital renal anomalies. His work leverages large-scale database analyses (TriNetX, claims databases) and detailed case studies to address clinical challenges in urological surgery. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on pharmacotherapy risks in sexual health and diagnostic paradigms for prostate conditions.

Publications reveal consistent contributions to urological literature since 2005, with recent high-impact work on semaglutide-related erectile dysfunction (13 Scopus citations) and pelvic fracture complications. Key research trends include database-driven epidemiology of sexual dysfunction, refinement of prostate biopsy protocols, and documentation of rare anatomical anomalies.

Active collaborations include researchers at UTMB and external institutions, with recent publications featuring multi-institutional author teams. His work has been referenced in clinical guidelines and covered by 17+ news outlets, indicating translational impact.