Your decision to have a no-scalpel vasectomy may be the be most important family planning decision of your life. The second most important decision will be which doctor will perform the procedure. Northern California Vasectomy founder Dr. Chirag A. Patel specializes in male reproductive solutions with an emphasis on no-scalpel vasectomy, helping diverse patients achieve their goal of controlling their reproductive fates.

You’ve decided that having a vasectomy is the right decision for your goals and lifestyle. Here are the qualities you should seek in your surgeon to ensure the best possible experience and outcomes.

If there is any uncertainty from the patient about whether he will want children in the future, this will be more effectively determined in an in-person consultation, and the surgeon may conclude that vasectomy may not be an appropriate solution.

Vasectomy specialization.Physicians who specialize in vasectomy tend to have better patient outcomes than physicians whose treatment scope is broader.

Expertise in minimally invasive, no-scalpel vasectomies. While traditional vasectomies are still performed, they do not offer better outcomes than no-scalpel vasectomies. In fact, no-scalpel vasectomies are just as effective as traditional vasectomies, but take less time to perform and result in fewer instances of complications and infections. There is no viable reason to undergo a traditional vasectomy involving sutures when you can find a surgeon who specializes in the no-scalpel technique.

An open demeanor. It is important to be able to have open, intimate discussions with your practitioner. If you don’t feel comfortable asking questions about his or her qualifications, history, or methodology, or if you’re reluctant to reveal your objectives or personal details, then you shouldn’t be in this surgeon’s care.

Positive reviews and testimonials. Conduct your research on your potential vasectomy surgeons. Not only should you check their credentials, board certifications, licenses, and any actions taken against them, you should read online reviews written by patients. Reviews give the insight of diverse patients into the experience of receiving treatment by the surgeon.

Dr. Patel is a strong advocate for responsible reproduction. He not only serves the cities of Elk Grove, Redding, and Scotts Valley, he volunteers his services to the organization No-Scalpel Vasectomy International (NSVI), and often travels abroad to underserved regions to lend his services to patients seeking permanent contraceptive solutions. He empowers economically unstable families with the resources to receive safe and effective long-term birth control.

NorCalVas gives the Scotts Valley, Elk Grove, and Redding communities access to safe, minimally invasive no-scalpel vasectomy procedures. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Patel, please visit our contact page.