Ricardo M. Munarriz, MD

Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Dr. Munarriz is an Associate Professor of Urology at Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Munarriz earned his medical degree from the Luis Razetti School of Medicine, Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela in 1991. Dr. Munarriz received his general surgery and urologic training at Boston University Medical Center. In July 2000, Dr. Munarriz was awarded the very prestigious American Foundation for Urologic Disease M.D. Research Scholar Fellowship and the first ever Bayer Urology Fellowship in Sexual Medicine. Dr. Munarriz has co-authored more than 60 peer reviewed papers and chapters in both male and female sexual dysfunction in addition to his clinical practice and on-going basic science research.

Dr. Munarriz is a member of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America (SMSNA), the International Research Impotence Society (ISSM), American Urologic Association (AUA), American Medical Association (AMA), and a member of the editorial Board of the Journal of Sexual Medicine and Current Health reports in Urology. His research interests include male and female function and dysfunction, in particular, the role of steroid hormones in sexual function.

Publications

  • Published 10/23/2025

    Sugiyama K, Swanton A, Shah T, Reissmann M, Canelli RJ, Munarriz R. Dorsal penile block of bupivacaine with adjuvant dexmedetomidine and dexamethasone can safely improve immediate post-operative analgesia and decrease opioid consumption after inflatable penile prosthesis surgery. Int J Impot Res. 2025 Oct 23. PMID: 41131407.

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  • Published 4/14/2025

    Köhler TS, Munarriz R, Parker J, Bettocchi C, Hatzichristodoulou G, Martins FE, Moncada I, Osmonov D, Park SH, Ralph D, Wang R. Penile prosthesis for erectile dysfunction: recommendations from the 5th International Consultation on Sexual Medicine. Sex Med Rev. 2025 Apr 14; 13(2):144-171. PMID: 40072010.

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  • Published 4/14/2025

    Wang R, Martins FE, Ralph D, Hatzichristodoulou G, Osmonov D, Parker J, Park SHS, Moncada I, Bettocchi C, Munarriz R, Köhler T. Vacuum erectile devices for erectile dysfunction: recommendations from the 5th international consultation on sexual medicine. Sex Med Rev. 2025 Apr 14; 13(2):172-183. PMID: 39957431.

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  • Published 5/23/2023

    Swanton AR, Munarriz RM, Gross MS. Partner Involvement Reduces Postoperative Care Burden Following Penile Prosthesis Placement. Urology. 2023 Aug; 178:91-97. PMID: 37196829.

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  • Published 12/23/2022

    Rezaee ME, Swanton AR, Gross MS, Munarriz RM. A multicenter investigation examining timing of penile prosthesis infection management and responsible organisms. Int J Impot Res. 2024 May; 36(3):214-217. PMID: 36564583.

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Education

  • Universidad Central de Venezuela, MD

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