A urologist is the most experienced at doing this procedure.
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In my humble opinion, you'd want a urologist. The concept of the procedure is very easy. Technically, any physician (particularly a surgeon) could physically do this, but as with everything, it is best to allow folks who specialize in this procedure type perform it. When a patient asks if doing a vasectomy is easy, we say, "Yes, after the first thousand."
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Some family practitioners perform vasectomies as well. Not all urologists perform vasectomies.
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Urologists are the surgeons who are trained to perform these procedures.
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Any physician can perform a vasectomy. However, urologist are specially trained in surgery on the genitourinary system and thus are very comfortable performing this procedure.
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Most commonly vasectomies are performed by Urologists, but some Family Practice physicians may do this as well.
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I am Family Physician and perform vasectomy on a regular basis. Some primary care physicians and surgeons perform vasectomy along with Urologists.
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This is a good question.
In general a urologist will be the best doctor to do a vasectomy. Why, because a urologist is THE physician and specialty surgeon who has specifically studied and received operative training for the various contents of the scrotum as a requirement for his credentials. That sets him apart from all the other health practitioners that do vasectomies - general surgeons, family practitioners and even some physician assistants.
There is some cross over though. General surgeons have surgical training that family practitioners don't have. That is important, because following surgical principals is key to a more delicate, painless procedure with minimal complications - something that all patients want - especially in THAT area.
What about if there is no urologist in your area doing vasectomies. Well, sometimes that can be ok. There are some family practitioners who have a vast experience doing vasectomies. A smart physician, who is not a urologist, but who has had extra training and learned from his experiences can also do a good job.
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Professionally
I would recommend only a urologist service a man's private parts.
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75% of vasectomies in the United States are done by urologists. Other types of doctors who do vasectomies are primary care physicians, family physicians, general surgeons and gynecologists. Choose a doctor who does vasectomies on a frequent and regular basis. That will usually be a urologist.
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You do not NEED to see a urologist, but a urologist is likely to have more experience (performed more vasectomies) than any other type of physician. The most important factor in reducing complications is experience and a high surgical volume. Bottom line: you don't HAVE to, but it's a good idea because the chance of a good outcome is MUCH higher. And, it will probably not be more costly.
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Vasectomy is a procedure to be done by a trained Urologist ,even though the procedure looks simple it has many more complications I when done by untrained doctors
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Most are done by urologists in some rural areas gen surgeons do them
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