A vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that involves removing a piece of the vas deferens in order to prevent pregnancy. It is considered a permanent form of sterilization. A lot goes into a patient’s experience in having a vasectomy from start to finish. The most important part is choosing the right doctor/practice for you. This choice is critical as it can affect your entire vasectomy experience.
Why Choosing the Right Vasectomy Doctor Matters
Having a vasectomy is a very personal matter. The right doctor will make you feel comfortable from start to finish–during the initial consultation, the procedure, and in the time afterward. You will be putting your time, money, and trust into ensuring that you will not be able to have children after this procedure so it is essential to do the necessary research to make sure you are choosing the right place to go!
Qualifications and Credentials to Look For
The person who performs your vasectomy should be a board certified urologist. To become a board certified urologist, the physician will have completed four years of medical school and five (sometimes 6) years of residency in Urology. These are the only professionals that have received formal training to perform a vasectomy as part of their residency.
Experience and Specialization in Vasectomy Procedures
Some people joke that surgery is like a sport– the more you “practice”, the better you are. This is important, because while a vasectomy is a straightforward procedure, it does take time to learn and to be good at it. It is a procedure that should be done often to maintain the skill of performing the procedure efficiently. For this reason, it is better to choose a provider who does vasectomies quite often as compared to someone who may do a few a year. At Purely Vasectomies, the doctors perform these procedures every day, which means they are able to fine-tune their skills to get through the procedure quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
Consulting and Communication Style
Let’s be honest. Doctor’s offices are hard to get into contact with. They are always busy and juggling so many things at once. Sometimes, having less appointments to schedule and deal with is much more convenient for the patient. We also want you to be able to have your vasectomy with minimal delay so that you can recover and move on with the rest of your life knowing you cannot have more children.
That is why Purely Vasectomies offers the option for the consultation and the procedure to occur within the same office visit. We take care to gather all of your medical information and previous medical history and surgical history, explain the procedure to you in detail, and then perform the procedure.
Our staff is very knowledgeable and can answer most questions that you may have while calling and arranging your appointment(s).
Location and Convenience
You really don’t want to have to travel far to find a provider to do this procedure for you.
We serve 13 major cities in the Arizona with three convenient office locations. This is beneficial so that you don’t have to travel far when you are recovering from your procedure.
Cost, Insurance, and Payment Styles
Insured Patients: You should find a place that accepts your insurance to limit the out-of-pocket expenses. Purely Vasectomies accepts most national and local insurance policies. The office is able to provide a free cost-estimate upon request.
Non-Insured Patients: Vasectomies can be expensive, so you should try to find a practice that provides excellent service at an affordable cost. When looking for your provider, ensure they are being honest and transparent about all costs upfront so there are no surprises later. Purely vasectomies has a set fee of $1000 that includes consultation, sedation, procedure, and post-procedural care items such as a supportive garment and custom ice pack. This fee can be paid in cash or with a credit card.
In conclusion, you want to find a practice that has board-certified urologists performing the vasectomy. You also want to make sure they have a system in place that values the patient’s time, convenience, and hard-earned money. Purely Vasectomies takes all of that into account and will be sure to give you a great experience from scheduling your appointment to after your procedure.
