A vasectomy is a quick, highly effective form of permanent male contraception, and it's one of the most common in-office procedures local urologists perform.
Most vasectomies today use the no-scalpel technique, done under local anesthesia in about 15-30 minutes with a few days of downtime. It's considered permanent, though reversal is sometimes possible and is more involved and costly. A follow-up semen analysis confirms the procedure worked before relying on it for contraception. The cost figures below are approximate 2026 Sarasota-area ranges; many insurance plans cover vasectomy.
In-office procedure through a tiny puncture, no traditional incision.
Small incision technique, still used in some cases.
Microsurgery to reconnect the vas deferens if you change your mind.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Urological Association — UrologyHealth ↗NIH — NIDDK Urologic Health ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.