Vasectomy Brisbane & Gold Coast

DR DICK BEATTY

Vasectomy. That’s all we do.

Dr Dick Beatty is a full-time vasectomy doctor who has performed 15,000 procedures for patients across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. He is committed to a calm & professional experience with clear communication at every step.

15,000

Vasectomies

3,061

Google Reviews

Patient feedback is consistently high across multiple platforms, with patients frequently mentioning a streamlined process, thorough consultation, and a comfortable, fast procedure, together with with responsive aftercare from the doctor.

Meet The Team

Dr. Dick Beatty focuses exclusively on vasectomy, which means regular exposure to different anatomy and continual refinement of technique.

He works across all five clinic locations with the same support staff, keeping care consistent and efficient.

Your Experience

Patients can expect clear explanations from the doctor, and a gentle technique with a strong focus on comfort.

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

Icon of No-Scalpel Vasectomy , loop of vas deferens brought out through the skin

NO-SCALPEL

Traditionally, the skin is cut with a scalpel on each side, requiring skin sutures.

The newer no-scalpel vasectomy method describes the method to access both tubes via a tiny incision 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.

Whilst No-Scalpel refers  to how the tubes are accessed, it does not describe the method used to seal them.

icon of open-ended vasectomy showing a spermatozoa swimming freely

OPEN-ENDED

Open-ended vasectomy is the recommended method of blocking the vas deferens, with a higher success rate and probably less post-procedure discomfort than the closed method.

Fascia is the thin but strong layer of tissue that covers the vas deferens (tubes). After cutting the tubes, fascia is secured over the upper end with either a suture or a titanium clip. Dr Beatty switched from clips to absorbable suture (stitches) in 2020.

The open-ended suture-method requires considerable attention to detail to both cover the end securely with fascia and to minimise bleeding. Risk of Recanalisation (failure) is minimised but not eliminated.

stitches across the vas deferens, one on each side.

THE PROCEDURE

Local anaesthetic is followed by No-scalpel access followed by open-ended occlusion.

  1. 3-4 mm incision is made through the skin with an instrument only used for no-scalpel vasectomy.
  2. A loop of the left Vas Deferens (tube) is gently lifted through the skin.
  3. Dissection separates the fascia (outer lining) away from the tube.
  4. Electrocautery seals the inside lining of the upper (abdominal) side.
  5. The upper-end is cut and slips inside the separated fascial layer.
  6. The fascia is tied over the upper end with an absorbable stitch.
  7. The lower tube is released into the sac.
  8. Steps 3 to 9 are repeated on the right tube – through the same hole.
  9. As a result, no skin stitches are required.
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YOUR EXPERIENCE

  • Your partner is welcome to attend the consultation.
  • Benefits & small risks are discussed with the doctor.
  • Remove your shoes, belt & empty pockets.
  • Lie on couch pulling shorts or trousers halfway down.
  • Warmed antiseptic solutions is applied.
  • A sterile drape covers the area except for a small opening
  • Chat, listen to music or watch TV (Cleveland).
  • An ultrafine needle (literally) glides through your skin.
  • You will feel movement, and at times a little pressure.
  • Finished  after 15 minutes
  • We then go through the aftercare.

Questions to Ask

If you’re comparing vasectomy doctors, these questions may help:

Patient Feedback. Ask around — you may be surprised how many people you know have had a vasectomy. You can also check reviews on platforms such as Google, RateMDs, and Reddit.

Who is doing your Vasectomy? At all of our five Clinics, you’ll know  who is performing your procedure: Dr Dick Beatty.

How experienced is the doctor? Considerable experience is required to manage variations in anatomy.

Which technique is used? No-scalpel Open-ended technique is the gold standard of care. Dr. Beatty uses a dissolvable suture rather than a titanium clip.

What is the price? Your out-of-pocket cost is $537, after receiving a $248 rebate from Medicare on the total fee of $785.

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.

Who is in the room? The only people in the procedure room are the doctor and yourself, whilst Kasey, Katie & Cassie provide support before and after the procedure.

4 Brisbane clinics • 1 Gold Coast clinic

Newstead

Near Brisbane CBD

Greenslopes

Greenslopes Private Hosp

Cleveland

Our Main Rooms

Springfield

Near Ipswich

Coomera

Gold Coast Clinic

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

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Reviews

Feedback & Results

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