No-scalpel vasectomy referrals
Dr Vishal Arya, a GP consulting at Rutledge, performs no-scalpel vasectomy under local anaesthetic and accepts referrals from GPs and other practitioners.
How it works
- 1Consultation. Dr Arya sees the patient to discuss the procedure and consent.
- 2Procedure. No-scalpel vasectomy under local anaesthetic.
- 3Follow-up. A semen test at 3 months confirms the vasectomy has worked.
Please include in the referral
- Patient name, date of birth, phone number and Medicare number
- Relevant medical history, current medicines and allergies
How to refer
- HealthLink. EDI: Rutledge (Rutledge Family Medical Centre, Queanbeyan).
- Email. reception@rutledgemc.com.au
- Fax. Referrals can also be faxed to 02 6297 2521.
Address the referral to a practitioner by name, or to the next available practitioner. Once the referral arrives, reception will contact the patient to book and send them a new patient form.
Thank you for your referrals. The treating practitioner will send you a letter after seeing your patient, so you are kept up to date with their care.
Cost
For patients
You can book a consultation directly, or ask your own GP to send a referral. You don't need a referral to book. About no-scalpel vasectomy
