The Vasectomist

DR DICK BEATTY

Exceptional Vasectomy Service

Dr Dick Beatty is a full-time Queensland Vasectomy Doctor, on a mission to provide the best possible experience.

Our large number of glowing Google reviews show the care and attention to detail from Dr Dick & the team.

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Meet Dr. Dick

Specializing effectively in vasectomy ensures regular exposure to variations in anatomy and the adjustment of technique.

At the core of his practice is a commitment to ensuring each patient describes the experience as surpassing expectations.

Dedicated Vasectomy clinics ensure that Dr. Dick is ‘in the groove’ to provide a seamless service.

Master of his Craft

After your procedure, there’s one key takeaway that will stand out in your memory—what might that be?

Comfort is at the top of the list, followed by an easy recovery, and finally a positive result.

All outcomes are therefore carefully audited. Furthermore, Two-week post-procedure satisfaction survey results show very high rates of approval – also thanks to his excellent support staff.

The most up-to-date
procedure

NO-SCALPEL

The no-scalpel vasectomy method gains access to both tubes via a tiny hole at the front of the scrotum that closes itself without skin stitches. Minimal trauma to the tissue means you can return to work and physical activities sooner. Furthermore, rates of bleeding and infection are low.

Traditional vasectomy requires a cut through the skin, one on each side. Both wounds are stitched.

No-Scalpel is the vasectomy equivalent of keyhole surgery, a good start – but only tells you how to get to the tubes.

OPEN-ENDED

Open-ended vasectomy is the gold standard method of blocking the tubes, with a higher success rate and less post-procedure discomfort than closed vasectomy.

This method requires either Internal stitches or titanium clips. Whilst clips are a well-respected, some patients may report feeling the clips afterward. For this reason, Dr Beatty switched from clips to absorbable suture (stitches) in 2020.

The open-ended suture-method requires considerable attention to detail to minimise complications. However, the chance of failure is extremely low.

THE PROCEDURE

A 3mm hole is made through the skin with a special instrument.
The left tube is gently lifted from the skin to reveal a loop of Vas Deferens (‘tube‘) with its outside layer called ‘fascia.’
Dissection separates the fascia away from the tube.
Electrocautery seals the inside lining of the tube at the upper end.
The tube is now cleanly cut.
The upper-end slips inside its fascial layer.
Manipulation of the tube and fascial layer ensures that the ‘stump’ of the upper end is completely covered by fascia.
The fascia is held in place with an absorbable stitch.
The tube is released into the sac.
Steps 3 to 9 are repeated on the right tube – through the same hole.
As a result, no skin stitches are required.

In this way, No-scalpel and open-ended methods are combined to achieve optimal outcomes and a great patient experience.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Your partner is welcome to attend the consultation.
Benefits & small risks are discussed with Dr Beatty.
Remove your shoes, belt & empty your pockets.
Take a breath & hop on the couch.
Warmed antiseptic solutions is applied.
A sterile drape covers your private area.
Chat, listen to music or watch TV (Cleveland).
An ultrafine needle (literally) glides through your skin.
You may feel a little pressure or movement at times
You’re done after 15-20 minutes!
We then go through the aftercare.

Choosing your Vasectomist

Selecting your vasectomy doctor is an important decision, so let’s ask a few questions:

Who is doing your Vasectomy? You should know who is doing your procedure. At all our five clinics, you will be attended to by Dr. Dick Beatty.

What is the price? The overall cost amounts to $460. The total price is $725; you receive $265 back from Medicare.

How convenient is the service? We offer the convenience of a single 45-minute visit that covers both the pre-vasectomy consultation and the procedure. You are allowed to drive home afterwards.

How skilled is the doctor? While training is an essential initial step toward becoming a skilled vasectomist, considerable hands-on experience is required.

Which technique is used? No-scalpel Open-ended technique is the gold standard of care.

Who is in the room? The only people in the procedure room are Dr Beatty, you and/or your partner, whilst Kasey, Katie & Cassie provide support before and after the procedure

What do others think? You’re welcome to see our Google review counts, summarised here. Cleveland is the busiest clinic with the most reviews.

Our Highlights

And for a closer look

The website provides comprehensive information and FAQs on vasectomy.

While most patients prefer to book online, feel free to call us if you have any questions.

About Dr Dick

The Lowdown

Our Service

Values & Promise

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One Dr. Dick, Five Locations

Our Main Clinic

The Vasectomist HQ in Cleveland operates three full days per week and is used for nothing other than vasectomies.

As a result, most of our appointments are at Cleveland, with patients travelling from all over SEQ to get an earlier appointment.

A nice addition is TV is served overhead in our dedicated procedure room.

Visiting Clinics

You generally book at least a few weeks ahead for our visiting clinics where you can be assured of an equally exemplary experience from the same team.

Our original Greenslopes (Logan Rd) clinic opened in 2018, re-locating to Greenslopes Private Hospital in October 2021. Shortly afterwards, we opened our first Gold Coast clinic. Inner Brisbane Northside opened in 2020 (Newstead), & our 5th location opened March 2022 at Springfield.