The short answer
The best penile implant surgeons are defined less by marketing and more by measurable experience: how many implants they perform each year, how low their complication and infection rates are, the techniques they use to prevent infection, and how consistently their patients report satisfaction. Volume and specialization matter — surgeons who focus on penile implants and perform them frequently tend to deliver better outcomes
Why the surgeon matters more than the device
Modern penile implants — including the AMS 700 and the Coloplast Titan — are excellent, well-established devices. But the device is only part of the equation. The surgeon’s experience determines how well the implant is sized and placed, how carefully infection is prevented, and how naturally the result works and feels. Two patients with the same device can have very different experiences depending on who performs the surgery.
Six things that set the best penile implant surgeons apart
1. Surgical volume
High-volume surgeons perform the procedure often enough to have refined every step. Ask how many penile implants a surgeon performs each year — the most experienced specialists perform hundreds annually.
2. Specialization and fellowship training
Look for a urologist fellowship-trained in sexual medicine who focuses on prosthetic (penile implant surgery) urology, rather than a generalist who performs implants occasionally.
3. Low infection and complication rates
Infection is the most serious risk of penile implant surgery. The best surgeons track their rates and keep them well below average — the strongest programs report infection rates under 1%.
4. Infection-prevention technique
Techniques like the No-Touch Technique, combined with antibiotic-coated devices, meaningfully reduce infection risk. A surgeon who can explain their protocol is one who takes it seriously.
5. Access to all major device systems
A specialist who works with both the AMS 700 and the Coloplast Titan (and the new Rigicon Infla 10) can match the device to your anatomy and goals. Center of Excellence recognition for these systems is a strong signal of expertise.
6. Real patient outcomes and reviews
Verified reviews and before-and-after results show what other patients experienced. Consistency matters more than any single testimonial.
Questions to ask before you choose
- How many penile implants do you perform each year?
- What is your infection rate, and what do you do to prevent infection?
- Do you offer both the AMS 700 and Coloplast Titan, and how do you decide which is right for me?
- What results can I realistically expect, and what does recovery look like?
- Can I see reviews or speak with patients who’ve had the procedure?
Why patients choose Dr. Jonathan Clavell
Dr. Jonathan Clavell is a fellowship-trained men’s sexual health specialist in Houston who performs 350+ penile implants each year — placing him among the top 1% of implant surgeons in the United States and the world. He holds Center of Excellence recognition for both the AMS 700 and Coloplast Titan systems, is one of the select few surgeons who took part in the Rigicon Infla 10 clinical trial, and maintains an infection rate under 0.5% using the No-Touch Technique among other infection control techniques. That combination of volume, technique, and device expertise translates into a smoother experience and dependable results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find the best penile implant surgeon near me?
Look for a board-certified urologist who specializes in men’s sexual health and penile prosthetic surgery, not simply a general urologist who occasionally performs implants. Review the surgeon’s training, experience with different implant systems, expertise in complex or revision cases, patient education, reviews, and whether penile implant surgery is a major focus of the practice. During your consultation, ask how often the surgeon performs penile implants, how they handle complications or revisions, and which implant options they routinely use.
How many penile implant surgeries should a good surgeon perform per year?
There’s no official threshold, but the most experienced specialists perform over 100 cases each year, and higher volume is consistently associated with better outcomes and lower complications.