Abilene
James G. Bass performed a bilateral salpingectomy on a 29 year old woman, "Only needed an initial appointment before setting surgery appointment. Went through courtesies of regular questions, but did not try to change mind on getting surgery. He does offer ablations as well."
Dr. Kristen B Mitchell, MD 1665 Antilley Road, Suite 260, Abilene, TX 79606, 325-794-5348. Feb 2023. Bisalp on 21-year-old single redditor. I called to schedule a consult in December, and had the consult on 1/16/23. I was immediately put on the schedule for 2/3/23 to have my tubes removed completely. Dr. Mitchell talked with me about my desire for a tubal and made sure to say ‘just because I legally have to tell you’ before listing non-permanent birth controls. My consultation was completely covered by insurance, although we did make it my yearly exam as well; and I have not yet received any bill for today’s procedure.
Dr. Erin Garner in Abilene, TX. April 2024. Performed a "tubal ligation via bilateral salpingectomy" on me at 26, single with no children. Asked for a consult and saw her a week later. At consult she asked me why I wanted it done and made sure I knew it was permanent..."no babies ever". Overall didn't take any convincing and just told me how surgery was performed and what to expect. Surgery happened 3 weeks after consult. After insurance I paid a little under 3k. No BINGOs or "what if you find mr. right" she was completely on board with doing it.
Amarillo
Dr. Jill Gulizia. MD Women's Healthcare Associates, 1301 S Coulter St #300, Amarillo, TX 79106, (806) 355-6330. Nov. 2023. Bisalp on 30-year-old CF redditor.
Arlington
Dr. Omar Sarmini, M.D My personal Ob/gyn who also does surgery. He's also my mom's, grandma's, and aunts, as well as the doctor who delivered me. Under the restrictions of his hospital he cant do sterilization under age 21 but he only asks the required questions and won't try to sway you. NB Dr Sarmini may have since retired.
Russell Dickey, M.D. out of USMD in Arlington, Texas (811 Interstate 20 W Suite 218, Arlington, Texas 76017). Procedure: laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy as well as IUD removal. Fully covered by insurance in accordance with ACA rules. Details: 30 years old, married, no children. Been going to the same OB practice for 17 years, been on hormonal birth control for 17 years. 11 years asking my nurse practitioner for sterilization, she finally set up a consult with Dr Dickey. He approved me at the consult without bingoing me. Surgery was scheduled for three weeks later.
Brad Boccaccio, DO, MS 3201 Matlock Rd Ste 350 Arlington TX 76015-2954 817-468-3255. This doctor was super awesome, approved my surgery right away and didn't need any permission from my partner. This doc is a typical obgyn that also specializes in the surgery side as well.
Kevin Gordon- Omega OBGYN. Total robotic laparoscopic hysterectomy with ovaries left in. Female 23, married with no kids. For 3 years every day NON STOP, I was bleeding due to pcos. The first day I saw Gordon, he IMMEDIATELY said “alright we need to get that thing out”. He also says he doesn’t care about ages etc and that he hates doctors that have opinions. He’s LGBTQ friendly. Overrall the BEST obgyn out of 20 that I’ve seen. He takes Medicaid as well. He ALSO IS KNOWLEDGEABLE ON LUNG DISORDERS. He’s an amazing listener and doesn’t hesitate to get you the care you want and need! He’s affiliated with Medical City Arlington
+1 Kevin Gordon, MD, FACOG, Trinity Park Surgery Center 3501 Matlock Rd Arlington, TX 76015. Telephone: (817) 375-9370. Performed a bilateral salpingectomy on an unmarried 21F with no children Dec 2024. No bingos. Made sure I was fully informed and gave me full confidence in the surgery and in him as a doctor. Performed the surgery 2 weeks after I requested it.
Athens
[Dr. Mark Eldore](monarchwomenshealth.com), Age: 30 as of June 7th, divorced, no children. Great experience, only asked me if I was sure and what I would do if a future partner wanted kids. I said I wouldn’t be with them and he said okay let’s get you scheduled. I do have health issues so that may have been a factor as well. I’ve been to a lot of doctors in the past and he was kind and understanding. Practice also accepts texas womens health which is like a Medicaid for womens health issues in texas.
+1 Dr Eldore, 26F He asked me my reasons for wanting sterilization as any doctor would. He asked me about my personal life, didn't make a fuss that we have ZERO kids or that my hubby had a vasectomy, and asked if I was sure. He didn't BINGO, and even respected my wishes for a BISALP over tying the tubes instead. I've never met a more respectful male GYNO than he, and the process with the hospital was flawlessly easy. My insurance covered the surgeon fee at 100%, I paid $350 towards upfront costs, and I'll be responsible for around $400/500 in Anesthesiologist services because I haven't met my out-of-pocket expenses. I checked in at 0600, and surgery started at 0725 and lasted approximately 30 minutes. Please see this medical provider. You will have found a gem!
+1 Dr Eldore, Bilateral Salpingectomy Age 34, single, no kids. I had been seeing Dr. Eldore for a year and a half and had asked for other BC methods (Liletta IUD hated it, back on Depo, nope.) I was finally ready to commit to permanent sterilization via bisalp, and made my appointment with him. When I asked, he was so on-board and was very encouraging with the reduced cancer risk of a bisalp. No bingos. I had the procedure 3 weeks later! He is fantastic.
Austin
Dr. Cynthia Chapparo-Kruger, DO Austin Regional Clinic at ARC Seton Northwest 11111 Research Boulevard Austin, TX 78759, 512-338-8181. May 2024. Bisalp on 29-year-old redditor. I’m 29 and married but she gave me no reason to believe she would treat anyone younger or unmarried any differently. During my consultation, she told me “If you ever do change your mind in the future, just know that you’ll need to get IVF.” Which frankly is good information to have and it was presented in a way that was very neutral and judgment-free. The only time she asked if I was “sure” was during my pre-op appointment when I told her I was getting nervous, and it was mostly joking and with good intention. I felt very in control and respected throughout the process.
+1 Dr. Chapparo-Kruger. Nov. 2024. Bisalp on 34-year-old CF redditor. She provided me with a bilateral salpingectomy and her only requirement was that I was 21 years old. In her words, "If you're 21, you're an adult and can make your own decisions." No other questions asked, no attempting to dissuade me or involve my husband in any way. She explained the procedure, its outcome and inherent risks, and confirmed that I was okay with everything. I felt entirely respected and understood. She was sympathetic to the growing hurdles people face for reproductive healthcare. My turnaround was also incredibly fast, which probably isn't the norm but I'm still amazed. I had my first consult on 11/8 and my surgery was 11/20. The facility she performs surgeries at is beautiful and incredibly professional and respectful. My recovery has been so easy, no doubt a testament to her skill.
Dr. Jennifer Travieso MD FACOG Health Transformation Building, 1601 Trinity Street, Bldg. A, 9th Floor Austin, TX 78712, 833-882-2737. LBGTQ+ friendly. Plus size friendly. April 2024. Hysterectomy on 33-year-old redditor. Dr. Travieso was amazing to work with. Prior to meeting her, I'd been through a lot of ultrasounds and several different birth control options that made me bleed for entire months at a time. When she learned what I'd been going through, she agreed that I should have the total laparoscopic hysterectomy with salpingectomy and excision of endometrial tissue.
Dr Julia Voelkl, "I’m the provider and offer sterilization regardless of age or child status."
Dr. Prisacaru Dr. Prisacaru is located in north Austin, Tx. In June 2022 I had a bilateral salpingectomy with an endometrial ablation. I am a single 26 year old cishet woman with no children, Childfree mindset since adolescence. I first made an appointment at the beginning of June. I explained my desires not to have kids are pregnancy. She gave me the option of iud, my procedure, or hysterectomy, and what insurance would pay for. She did not question my decision. After blood work and an ultrasound I was scheduled for surgery within the month.
+1 Dr. Genoveva Prisacaru. Laparoscopic tubal ligation via bilateral salpingectomy. 23 year old female, not married but in a committed relationship, no children and no possibility of future children. Dr. Prisacaru is an amazing doctor. I asked her about permanent birth control options the very first time I visited her for a yearly check up. Absolutely no bingos from her, the only requirements she had was you must be 21 and absolutely sure you don’t want kids. Amazing bedside manner and bubbly personality. Would highly recommend if she’s within your network. I did pay a few grand out of pocket since bcbs did not cover it 100%.
+1 Dr. Genoveva Prisacaru, 24 years old, no children, single. Dr. Prisacaru was wonderful. I am a trans man, and she was non-judgemental and always got my pronouns correct. The whole office was LGBTQ friendly. Used BCBS, got surgery about a month after my pre-op. No bingos. Would recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Christina Salazar at UTHealth Austin LBGTQ+ friendly. She completed a bilateral salpingectomy on me yesterday. I’m 25, unmarried, no kids, but am in a serious monogamous relationship. I have only good things to say about this clinic in general. Dr. Salazar definitely took the time to make sure I really wanted this and encouraged me to keep trying other options but even from the first time we spoke she let me know that she would do it if I wanted it. Getting an initial appointment was easy but I was already a patient at the clinic. My surgery was scheduled around 2 months out so expect some wait before you actually get it done. It was 100% covered by BCBS TX HealthSelect (State of Texas employee insurance plan)
+1 Dr. Salazar. June 2024. Hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy on early-20s redditor. From the start Dr. Salazar was absolutely wonderful and understanding. One of the first things she said to me was “I have no attachment to your uterus. I just want you to be healthy”. We faced some roadblocks related to existing as a non-cis person in a post-Roe Texas and she fought with everything in her power to get the hospital to approve my surgery. Once I got an approval the surgery was scheduled for the next month. Surgery went smoothly, follow up when smoothly, and during the entire process Dr. Salazar has been the best doctor I’ve had in my entire, chronically-ill life. The hospital required me to get a note from my psychiatrist to confirm competence and I was asked questions day of the procedure like “what are your thoughts on if you could regret this surgery”. A response of “If I regret it I regret it. It was my choice.” was good enough. I was asked if I and my spouse had discussed the fact that I wouldn’t be able to give birth. “That’s kinda the point\Thank God” was also a good enough answer.
Leah Tatum MD. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I am an obgyn in Austin, Texas and I’ve performed many sterilizations and hysterectomies on patients without children and those who desire a childfree life. It has been evident to me that a shift in medicine has been needed from the paternalistic way of practicing in the past regarding sterilization. I feel even more strongly that in our current climate we have a need to help patients gain access to the contraception (permanent if preferred) they desire to avoid being in a situation where someone could be forced to carry a pregnancy they don’t want. We are located in North Austin and have a clinic that strives to provide a safe space for all patients regardless of gender identity or reproductive plans. We also strive to provide trauma-informed care."
+1 Dr. Tatum. May 2023. Bisalp on 21-year-old redditor. LBGTQ+ friendly doctor. She was so respectful, easy going, and kind. Very easy to talk to. She explained everything about the procedure, including informing me that they’d be putting a catheter in while I was under. She asked me my pronouns multiple times over the course of our several appointments (I go by any, even she/her, but it definitely confuses people). Would highly recommend her.
+1 Dr. Tatum. Dec 2023. Bisalp on 23-year -old redditor. She is very kind and offers a safe space free of judgment! Given my age was supportive of my choice but recommended I wait a year to be sure I was 100% certain of doing the bisalp.
-1 Dr Tatum, OP had a hysterectomy and was refused necessary pain medication, was not provided with adequate post op instructions, and the hospital staff discussed and disparaged OP's choice in this procedure and insisted on using OP's abusive mother as a next-of-kin contact.
Dr. Romy Ghosh. Bilateral Salpingectomy. I was 30, single and childfree and she agreed with no pushback after our first meeting. My scars are exceptionally minimal.
Allison Urrutia, M.D. - Austin Regional Clinic - tubal ligation + ablation on 27 yo.
+1 Dr Urrutia - She was incredibly polite and friendly. When I told her I was surprised at the lack of pushback from her, Dr. Urrutia stated that it’s my body and I have every right to decide what I want to do with it. The only drawback I can think of is that she’s booked out quite often and my initial appointment to see her had to be scheduled a month in advance.
+1 Dr. Allison Urrutia in Austin. I have known I didn't want children since I was a teenager, and I had been on birth control since then as well. I was 29 when I asked Dr. Urrutia to tie my tubes, unceremoniously, after a pap smear. I had been going to her for GYN services for 3 years after a recommendation from a former coworker. Dr. Urrutia is very straightforward and doesn't give you bullshit. I am now 31 and have not had tubes for about 18 months thanks to Dr. Urrutia. She did not ask me why, or even suggest that I should think about it more, when I asked - she simply nodded and said, without affect, "sometimes we see regret with women under 30 following the procedure." When I assured her that I was ready, and comfortable with the process, she nodded again and got me scheduled. I 100% recommend.
Dr. Margaret Whitney, OB/GYN Texas UT Health Austin. Dr. Whitney was the first doctor I spoke to at UT Health Austin and she agreed to perform my bilateral salpinectomy. Due to Covid-19 delays and her own maternity leave, the scheduling didn't end up working out, but she transferred me over to Dr. Thaxton who did a great job.
Dr. Lauren Thaxton, OB/GYN Austin, Texas UT Health Austin, Women's Health Institute Bilateral Salpingectomy on a 28 year old, Bilateral Salpingectomy on a 25 year old. Dr Thaxton did a great job and I had a GREAT recovery!
Tara Cherry, M.D. - Austin Regional Clinic (Essure, Tubal, laparoscopic tubal ligation on 21y/o.) Dr. Cherry was very kind and didn't bingo. She asked several times if I was 100% sure, but quickly accepted my answer (felt like she was required to). My procedure was really quick and easy. She claimed she had done the procedure often, had it done to herself after having 2 kids, and said she had performed it for CF 18 y/os after "longer conversations."
Renu Chalasani, M.D. - Austin Regional Clinic (Tubal on 26 yo)
+1 Dr Chalasani. She gave me no pushback at all, except to ask if I was sure. I saw her initially for a pap exam and to discuss the surgery , since I've not had a pap in a few years, and she agreed immediately. Set up a date for a pre op appointment, and then surgery appointment when the calendar for the month was available. The procedure went well. She's also the one who does the actual procedure. She's extremely polite, awesome doctor. Insurance covered most, I had to pay about $430 something at the pre op appointment. Which is a lot better than a few thousand if you ask me! Hope you guys can add her in! Thanks for your time, and everything you do to provide helpful info for us who are childfree. I found her by using your list to find a Dr in Austin, but the one I wanted to see wasn't available at the time I made my appointment, and i found Dr Chalasani instead! So it was almost by accident I found her. But she's amazing! Thanks again so much for this sub
Michael Floyd, M.D. - Urology Austin (Vasectomy)
Jennifer McAdams, Ph.D. (Psychologist offering individual therapy for adults)
Dr. Megan McCoin Bilateral Salpingectomy. At time of surgery, I was 43, divorced and childfree.
Peter Rhuff, M.D. - Urology Austin South
Dr. Caroline Cohen - Wildflower OBGYN
Dr. Erica Garza - Wildflower OBGYN Hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy on 34yo, no bingos, incredibly friendly staff as well.
Dr. Devin Garza MD FACOG Texas Robotic Surgery for Women 12221 Renfert Way Suite 220 Austin, TX 78758, 512-681-5040. Total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy on 32-year-old with severe adenomyosis. Dr. Devin Garza answered all my questions and explained everything very thoroughly. He didn't even double check about my wanting kids! Oct 2022.
Parviz Kavoussi, M.D. - Austin Fertility and Reproductive Medicine (Vasectomy. Claimed to only perform vasectomy on men 25 and older.)
Dr. Sandeep Mistry (Vasectomy. Consultation and procedure in the same visit).
Dr Koushik Shaw - I'm 38 and child free. Called to schedule 3 weeks ago, gave them my insurance info over the phone, and they scheduled the consultation and procedure in the same visit (today). I specifically asked him about CF requirements after the procedure - his response was "As long as they are of legal age, its not my duty to tell anybody whether or not they can have a vasectomy. If they can fight and die in the military, I'm not going to judge them if they don't want children".
+1 Dr. Shaw in Austin. For reference, I am 18 years old and childless. I called, and was in the waiting room 3 days after. Very quick consultation. As long as you seem sure about your decision and have read up on it, he has no problem with performing the operation. Highly recommended.
Dr. Caroline "Carrie" Kaufman (Tubal ligation, bilateral salpingectomy). Body-positive doctor, LGBTQ+ friendly. When I told her I didn't want kids, she said "It doesn't matter to me whether or not you want kids, tell me what you want me to do." She was the one who suggested bilateral salpingectomy! Definitely in your corner and here for you, without any judgement.
+1 Dr. Kaufman. Nov 2022 bisalp on 20-year-old redditor. She approved me right away without hesitation. Did not even ask for my age. I didn't even need to show her my sterilization binder. I mentioned I had made it though and she asked me if Reddit told me to do that.
+1 Dr. Kaufman. Sept 2022 bisalp on woman in obese BMI range. I never felt like she made my weight an issue.
+1 Dr Kaufman. I (21F, single) had a laparoscopic bisalp in December of 2022. I was approved without any pushback in May of 2022 (I was 20 at the time) and only had to wait until December due to personal travel plans. In our consult she said "yes there's a risk of regret but we have an ethical responsibility to provide this service to patients". 10/10 would recommend!
+1 Dr. Kaufman. March 2023. Bisalp on 21-year-old redditor. Dr. Caroline Kaufman and her team did a wonderful job performing the surgery and making me feel comfortable and safe.
+1 Dr. Kaufman. 2022. Bisalp on plus-sized CF redditor. I think I weighed about 265 when I had mine like a year and a half ago, and my recovery was shockingly easy! I felt like I needed to support my belly a bit when getting up from sitting or lying down for the first few days, but that may have just been an abundance of caution on my part.
Dr. Stephen Hardeman (Vasectomy)
Dr. Christopher Yang (Vasectomy)
Dr. Wendy Cutler (Bilateral salpingectomy). At first she asked a lot of questions regarding my reasonings for wanting sterilization. Her questions were valid and genuine, without judgment and only out of curiousity since I personally worked in Labor and Delivery (alongside her at times!) Once I talked to her about my reasonings and the fact that I had researched a lot about the procedures, she was extremely respectful of my opinion and said "We can get this done in March if you want!" It was February 2020 at that time. She gave me many opportunities to "change my mind" but only in regards to the type of sterilization procedure (bisalp vs tubal ligation), since they have different permenancy rates. Again, these opportunities never felt like they were given out of doubt or judgement. She is wonderfully sweet and very skillful! The procedure was flawless and with minimal pain.
Dr. Michael Phillips with Austin Area OBGYN. I'm 31 and he performed a bisalp on me a couple of months ago.
Dr. Tyler Hancock performed a Bilateral salpingectomy on me (29 years old, divorced) with no push back. He just gave me a run down of the procedure, stressing that it was irreversible, and had me sign a consent form. He was very nice and professional and I would recommend him to anyone.
+1 Dr Hancock, he told me “I as your doctor trust you to make decisions for yourself and your body” and that over the summer he performed this procedure on a lesbian couple:) I believe everyone at this practice is amazing and I couldn’t recommend them more :)
Tyler McClintock, MD. Scalpel Free Vasectomy. Age: 32 Marital status: Married Childfree status: No children. Andrew Barger did the pre-op consult, Tyler McClintock did the procedure. Hard to reach clinic via phone, portal is decent. Entire staff was friendly and caring. Procedure was straightforward and Dr McClintock talked to me about how he and his wife are childfree. No bingos, no prying questions, just multiple confirmations of the procedure steps, and care needs.
Dr. Courtney Wiener - 26 Single 0 kids, never want to experience pregnancy. Had a great experience with Dr. Wiener. She's a great gyno and performed my Bilateral Salpingectomy herself. When discussing, she told me once about the high rates of people under thirty experiencing regret, along with surgical risks, but immediately believed me when I told her I wanted the procedure with no questions. The Gynics Associates office went above and beyond to help me figure out insurance coverage and options. I was able to get the procedure scheduled within two weeks of talking to Dr. Wiener. The procedure experience itself was comfortable and went seamlessly.
+1 Dr Courtney Wiener, 18F, single, not sexually active, had a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy. Met with her for the very first time, told her I wanted a bisalp and she had no arguments— said it was my body, my choice. Didn’t even need a pelvic exam. Two months later I had the surgery. BCBSTX PPO covered the procedure— no money was due on the day of.
Dr Jennifer Mushtaler MD Kindbody OB/GYN and Fertility Clinic 100 Colorado St. Austin TX 78701, I’m a 27 year old unmarried woman, I had an appointment today with a doctor who was beyond understanding and empowering about my wanting to get sterilized. She asked the right questions, listened intently, and talked to me like an equal. I’d love to have her and her clinic added to the list. She knows that with the new state of the world she will be seeing a lot of new faces soon (for birth control as well). Truly night and day from other providers I’ve seen.
+1 Dr Mushtaler, 27 year old unmarried woman, I had an appointment today with a doctor who was beyond understanding and empowering about my wanting to get sterilized. She asked the right questions, listened intently, and talked to me like an equal.
Dr. Fiona Esfandiari. She performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me (28 YO, not married, no kids). She did not question my decision, give me any pushback, and no bingos. She was really supportive of my choice and the process to get scheduled was straightforward.
Dr. Maura Ronquillo, M.D. 2 affiliations: Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, TX. Bilateral salpingectomy, 28 y.o., childfree, long term relationship, but not married. She asked all the required questions and maybe 1 borderline bingo, but in general, it was a fairly simple visit. I had to wait 30 days between the consult and the surgery, but there was no waitlist so scheduling was easy. She does a video visit 1 week before to check that you're still 100% sure. I had a good experience overall.
Eric Giesler, MD. Vasectomy. 41, Married, Child free. Asked absolutely zero questions about wanting kids. He specifically started working two additional days a week recently to make sure everyone is covered. Two week turn around from phone call to procedure. Wonderful bedside manner.
Dr. Andrea Campaigne performed a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy. 29F, divorced, no children. No bingos and she was nothing but supportive through the whole process. I did mention to her that I had been considering sterilization for years, but I don’t think that was a factor in her approving the surgery for me. She believes it’s up to a woman to make her own decisions and was genuinely happy to help me with mine. At my post op she showed me before and after photos, which was really cool to see. She was my first try at finding someone who would do the surgery and I’m so happy with my whole experience that I will continue seeing her for my regular gynecologist visits.
Dr. Amy M. Chapman, MD, Women's Health Domain, Austin, TX, USA. Bilateral Salpingectomy, St. David's Surgery Center - an ambulatory all ob-gyn only facility Facility Website: https://stdavidsaustinsurgerycenter.com/. 36, CF. She was approachable, direct, and confident in the procedure and techniques (laparoscopic) she uses for salpingectomy. Everyone at Women's Health Domain and St. David's Surgery Center were great - supportive, non-judgmental, informative/knowledgeable, and compassionate. Loved being at a ob-gyn only surgical center vs. hospital. Highly recommend! She told me that she fully supports reproductive rights and had earlier that same day, sterilized a 21 or 22 year old (I can't recall if she said 21 or 22) woman who had never had a child.
+1 Dr. Chapman. Nov 2024. Bisalp on 29-year-old CF redditor. Dr. Chapman was the BEST choice for my bisalp. I couldn't be happier with the results. There was no wait; I only needed to have a consultation appointment and find time in my schedule. Consultation was straight to the point, explaining the procedure and healing. Not only was I NOT bingo-ed, my entire experience from OBGYN to outpatient surgery center was extremely peaceful. No inquiries about children or partner. Not even a man in sight. Best day of my life.
Dr Amanda Halle, MD, OB-GYN Address: 12200 Renfert Way Suite 100 Austin, Texas 78758 Appointment Phone Number: 512-652-7001 Procedure Completed: Bilateral Salpingectomy in 2023. 29 year old female, healthy (no medical reason for sterilization), no children, not married/never married. Made an appointment with Dr. Amanda Halle for my annual exam in August 2022 & when the doctor brought up birth control, I mentioned I was thinking of getting a tubal ligation, if she was open to that. She only asked me one question: “Are you sure you don’t want to have biological children?” I answered her honestly & she said to just call the office whenever I am ready to schedule & we can get it done, but she typically does complete removal of fallopian tubes & that is what she would recommend. About 3 months later, I reached out again to see about scheduling the bilateral salpingectomy (as recommended) for the new year and, it took a few weeks, but by early December, I had my surgery scheduled for January. Didn’t have to schedule an additional appointment or anything (besides regular pre-op & post-op appointments) and didn’t run into any trouble with any other staff, either. No one in the practice or at the surgery center questioned me & all respected my choice, even on the day of surgery. Overall, great experience! My only complaint is receiving conflicting post-op instructions/restrictions as I am returning to work. Other than that, doctor & staff have been SO great & helpful.
Dr. Leah Mello, MD ARC Seton Northwest, 11111 Research Blvd Suite 475, Austin, TX 78759, 512-338-8181. March 2022. Tubal ligation on 21-year-old redditor. Dr Mello was amazing. She explained the process and explained the risks. She did not discourage me but made sure I understood what having a Tubal Ligation would mean. I fully recommend her.
[Dr Clarissa Gutierrez from Austin, TX)(https://austinobgyn.womenshealthtx.com/provider/clarissa-gutierrez-md/). She gave me a bisalp at the age of 21, unmarried, no kids. She did have me wait 4 months after asking before scheduling the consultation just to be sure I was certain and listed the sCaRy sTaTiStiCs of how many women under the age of 30 regret getting sterilized. During my actual consultation she was straight up just like "you know this is permanent, irreversible, and you have a chance of regretting it?" I said yes and she was like alright cool let's do it! I was scheduled for less than 2 weeks out and did have some insurance issues. They (the surgery center) didn't notify me of the full cost of the procedure until the day before surgery, although they do offer payment plans. With insurance, the total cost was about $3,160 and I only had to pay $1,600 before I met my deductible and insurance covered the rest. The staff were super chill and not a single person had any issue with what I was having done, no questions or bingos in sight.
Dr. Julia Hagan - Austin OBGYN Associates, bilateral salpingectomy, 27, married, and childfree. At my initial appt, I had no pushback from Dr. Hagan, just the regular things that doctors have to ask. My surgery was done at St. David’s Medical Center and every single staff member was so nice and helpful, I never got questioned about why I was having the surgery or if I was sure. I went into surgery on time and everything was quick and easy. I fought for quite a while with insurance (Aetna) before my surgery but did eventually get confirmation in writing that everything would be 100% covered. I really liked Dr. Hagan and highly recommend her to anyone in Austin!
Bay City
Dr. Gregory A. Pappas, M.D. Tubal, Essure
Bedford
Brownsville
Dr. Claudia Garcia 844 Central Blvd # 470, Brownsville, TX 78520-7552, (956) 546-0369. She only asked if I was certain. I felt calm and seen. Actual procedure took 15 min plus the time for me to come out of the anesthesia.Walking the same day and feeling fully healed by the next day. Healed beautifully with only 2 scars. The hospital staff at Valley Baptist was not supportive.
Bryan/College Station
Dr Robert Hathorn, Urologist 800 Scott & White Dr, College Station, TX 77845, 979-207-3300. vasectomy, 39M, single, no kids. Quick consult, short wait for procedure, no bingo, highly recommended.
+1 Vasectomy on 42M CF. Clear and understandable, helpful staff. Answers questions patiently. He is in the referral network for the VA outpatient care program. There were a couple of urologists I could have chosen, but the VA nurse told me that I really wanted this guy over the others.
Dr. Janelle M. Perrone, M.D. 26F. No bingoes from the ENTIRE staff. I came in prepared with knowledge about the procedure (laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy) I wanted and that seemed to help my case. All I was ever asked was if I knew the procedure was 100% permanent. She is super professional and made sure to answer any of my questions. She made sure I was at ease on the day of my surgery, which was quite helpful. I would recommend her to anyone!
-1 Dr Perrone, unfortunately, she is now located with Chi St. Joseph who will not approve of her doing the procedure at all. Chi St. Joseph is a Catholic system.
Thomas William Davis MD. Laparoscopic tubal ligation with rings (bands). About me: 25 years, Never married, Never pregnant. I was surprised with how quick it all went. I was approved for the surgery upon my first visit and my insurance covered most of the procedure. I was responsible for around $2.5K USD. The only thing I got that was close to a bingo was when my intake nurse was curious as to why I never wanted a pregnancy, and even then, she was polite and seemingly non-judgmental. Dr. Davis, my surgeon, was incredibly hands-off when it came to my choice in the matter, just wanted to be sure it was a choice I made willingly.
+1 Dr. Davis. Oct 2022. Bisalp and hysterectomy on CF 28F (married). I went to him as a new patient in August 2022 and was officially booked for the surgery in September. He was patient and fully listened to me; never argued or bingoed. He only asked if I was sure I didn’t want children. The insurance covered the majority of the cost, but I was required to pay the remaining balance of about $2,500 in full, pre-surgery (we used a credit card). He, his staff, and the nurses were wonderful and I’m very thankful for the level of care they provided me.
Chelsea Velasquez, MD She was so amazing and so nice and understanding of my choice. I’m 24 with no kids. I went to the consultation and explained my situation and she explained the procedure and ask if I understood and still wanted to go through with it. She asked me one more time a month later right before my procedure and my mind hadn’t changed and we went through it. She NEVER tried to change my mind and was very supportive of my choice. She’s at Baylor Scott and White.
Burleson/Ft. Worth
Dr. Demequa Moore M.D. (Essure)
Stephen Morse, Texas Health Huguley Hospital, 11803 S Fwy, Ste 206, Burleson, TX 76028, Bilateral Salpingectomy(Removal of the fallopian tubes) 27yo. He said it was a personal decision. August 2024 he completed the procedure on me. Again, no questioning or shaming.
Cedar Hill
Dr. Jeremy Vaughan. 210 S Broad St, Cedar Hill, TX 75104. Tubal removal via Bilateral Salpingectomy. I asked Dr. Vaughan about sterilization when I was 17, and he told me to come back when I was 21 (when my Nexplanon expired and the age at which my current insurance would cover it). When I came back, I fully explained my reasoning to the nurse practitioner and she was on board and scheduled me for a checkup. I had a switch of insurance and used Aetna HMO, which they accepted at the time. Aetna is ACA compliant and covers bilateral salpingectomies accordingly. After a brief meeting with Dr. Vaughan I had a surgery date scheduled. Tldr: I had the procedure done at 21 years old, child-free and unmarried, and the process was painless and easy.
Conroe/Woodlands
Dr. Stephen Schatz (pronounced "shots") (Vasectomy) - He performed my vasectomy in 2017 without issue (I was 33 at the time, no children).
Texas Urology Specialists-The Woodlands 17189 I-45, MOB II, Suite 305 The Woodlands, TX 77385 T: 281-351-5174
Corpus Christi
Dr. Romulo Corrada, MD Coastal Bend Womens Center, 7121 South Padre Island Dr, Ste 200 Corpus Christi, TX 78412, (361) 993-6000. Bisalp on 23-year-old redditor. He was so sweet, treated me almost like family, and took me seriously. He didn't push back other than 3 or so questions to confirm it was what I really wanted and to make it clear that if I changed my mind about bio kids afterwards, I would have to have IVF. He never made me feel like I would regret it or like I was too young to know. Nov 2022.
Dr Denise Lochner with the Coastal Bend Women's Center - I had a bilateral salpingectomy done at age 33. Just had a consult scheduled where she was very enthusiastic about women making their own choices and then I was put on the surgical list.
+1 Dr. Lochner. Bisalp on 31-year-old redditor. One visit with her and it was an immediate yes. Oct 2022.
+1 Dr. Lochner. 29F. I was approved for bisalp and ablation with no bingos. I'm married, but she didn't ask about that or about my reasons. She said I could tell her if I want to, but she doesn't need me to prove anything. She just reiterated that it is permanent and irreversible.
Dallas
Kanedra Kiara Roberts, PA Baylor Scott & White Women's Health Group, 3600 Gaston Ave, Wadley Tower, Ste 1158, Dallas, TX, 75246, 469-800-9290. Approval of bisalp for 34-year-old redditor, and scheduling with surgeon. Kanedra was incredible during my sterilization consult. She questioned why I was interested in the procedure, but not in a judgmental or accusatory sort of way. My answer was the political climate, and giving myself a permanent bodily safeguard against unwanted pregnancy. She said she absolutely understood why I would want to do that for myself, and she did not ask any questions about my partner’s opinion. She immediately went to go speak to the surgeon’s scheduler to get me an appointment before the next administration takes office. I had my pre-op appointment with the surgeon scheduled before I left the office. I was there a total of 30 minutes, including a pelvic exam.
Dr. Tricia Shimer, MD. 8160 Walnut Hill Ln Suite 214, Dallas, TX 75231, 469-364-3760. Nov. 2023. Bisalp on 33-year-old redditor. I’ve seen this doctor since I was 19, and was scheduled for endometriosis surgery. The doctor asked me if I wanted a bisalp at the same time.
Dr. Austin Dennard, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 8160 Walnut Hill Lane Ste 116 Dallas, TX 75231. I 36F, married told her my goal is to never get pregnant or have children. She said the decision to have children should be nobody's business except the person making the decision, and she was happy to candidly discuss hysterectomy/partial hysterectomy procedures with me. She also told me she just performed a partial hysterectomy last week on a 26F that knew she didn't want to have kids. FYI, Dr. Dennard will be leaving UTSW in the next few months and starting at a new clinic, so keep that in mind if trying to book an appointment with her.
Dr. Anndale Goldston bilateral salpingectomy August '23. I am 25, engaged, and have no children. Dr. Goldston was absolutely wonderful for the whole experience. During our first visit, she asked me my reasons for seeking the procedure and validated them when I explained them to her. After validating my reasons/concerns, she scheduled my surgery for 2 months out, which was much faster than I expected! I have BlueCross BlueShieldTX and when I talked to them about this procedure, I learned that it would be completely covered under the ACA.
Dr. Rachel Gunderson completed a tubal ligation on me. I’m a 24 y/o female, married, no kids, and have known I’m CF since I was a child. Procedure was performed about 8 weeks after my first appointment with her. No bingos and didn’t ask for spouse’s permission. Did due diligence in discussing alternative BC (pill, implant, IUD, depo shot). When I told her I wasn’t interested in those, due to extremely adverse reactions in the past, she had no qualms and put me on her surgical schedule. Says if you’re old enough to vote, drink, and join the military, you’re old enough to make reproductive health choices. Extremely respectful and professional, highly recommend her!
Dr Amber Darr to the list. She is in Dallas, TX with the Women’s Health Alliance. I am childfree and was able to get tubal ligation 2 weeks from my original consultation without any issues, Dec 2024.
Dr. Ravi Mootha (Vasectomy)
Dr. Blake Frieden (Tubal Ligation, Essure) I work as a counselor at an abortion clinic, and we refer all our patients seeking permanent sterilization to Dr. Frieden because he trusts people's choices.
Update: Dr Frieden's receptionist gave a 21 year old member a "hard no".
Dr. Richard Salter - Advanced OB-GYN Associates (Essure) - performed Essure procedure on 23-year-old after one required consultation to go over the procedures, the risks, and medical history. No bingoes, but did walk through less-permanent options to cover bases. Extremely knowledgeable, most doctors in the area have worked with him as well)
+1 Dr Salter, he performed a bilateral salpingectomy for me, I'm 33 with a long term boyfriend, no children. No bingos from him or the staff, got me scheduled for the procedure within two months and would have done it sooner if I had been available.
+1 Dr Salter (Advanced OB/GYN associates) in Dallas, TX. He and his staff were professional. 38F, no kids- he did not ask any questions as far as why I am asking for sterilization. I was not bingoed once. Surgery went smoothly. Highly recommend.
+1 Dr. Richard Salter in Dallas, TX. I was approved for a bisalp at the initial consult no questions asked. I was 29F (turned 30 a few days after), no kids, unmarried with a long term boyfriend. I got the procedure done about two months after the initial consult. It went smoothly and I've had no issues healing, etc. He found and removed some endometriosis during the operation. Afterwards I recieved pictures of the tubes before and after they were removed and I recieved a pathology report on the removed tubes.
-1 Dr. Salter will complete your bisalp no questions asked, BUT expect to be treated like an afterthought during your visits after the surgery.
Dr. Shannon McCants - Women's Health Alliance (Tubal Ligation- various methods, Bilateral Salpingectomy). Oct 2024. She performed my surgery and I had a great experience. The only question she asked was if I was 100% certain and aware it's permanent. After that she explained my options. No judgment or questioning from her or any of the nurses I interacted with. Highly recommend her!
Dr. McCants. +1 bisalp 24yo, bisalp 29yo, hysterectomy age unknown, tubal ligation 29yo, bisalp 21yo, hysterectomy 32yo, bisalp 24yo, bisalp 28F, bisalp 23F, bisalp 23F, bisalp 24F.
Dr. Joy Peveto- Women's Health Alliance (Bilateral salpingectomy). Very matter of fact, makes sure you understand the permanent nature of sterilization but no bingos other than doing her due diligence as a medical professional. Highly recommend. Was willing to sterilize 26F no children after initial consult.
+1 Dr Peveto - As a 29F, I had a similar professional experience as the first patient. I found Dr. Peveto through this page, and I highly recommend her as well.
+1 Dr Peveto - 29F. She's easily the best OBGYN I've had, like the Ms. Frizzle of gynocology. I had two consults (one for new patient, another to run through the procedure) and my surgery was scheduled a month later. Surgery itself was maybe an hour, recovery was smooth and seamless, and my follow up visits since have been a breeze. If you've been looking for an OBGYN that advocates for your health and best interests while also being queer and trauma informed, I can't recommend Dr. Peveto enough!
Dr. Quynh Chi Dinh- Dallas Obstetrics & Gynecology PA (Tubal Ligation, Essure)Due diligence but no bingo. Won't perform tubal ligation under 30 unless you have extenuating circumstances. Since I (28F) can't tolerate other forms of birth control, she agreed to do mine.
Dr. Kerry Neal - Comprehensive Women's Healthcare https://www.grapevineob.com/kerry-neal/ (essure, tubal ligation). Extremely professional and a great sense of humor. Very nice and respectful of my decision. Best doctor I've ever been to. Zero bingos (he wants to make sure you are making the right decision though).
-1 Dr, Neal. As a first-time patient doing an annual visit, I approached the subject of sterilization (23 y/o engaged female) because I had a horrible history with birth control and my then-current IUD made my legs numb and I've missed work/school from the pain it caused me. He said he would never put an IUD in someone without children and "if it ain't broke, why fix it?" even though it clearly was not a safe birth control method for my body. Never went back to him after that.
Dr. Jorge Lopez Tubal ligation and bilateral salpingectomy - Absolutely no questions asked as to why a patient requested the procedure. He explained various methods of sterilization. The Staff is extremely friendly. Dr. Lopez and all staff are bilingual (English and Spanish), which could be a great asset for anyone that you might know that only speaks Spanish.
+1 Dr Lopez, I cannot recommend Dr. Lopez enough. He asked once if I had considered the permanent repercussions of sterilization. He was kind and thorough while explaining the process of performing a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy. He assured me that he would make sure the procedure was covered under "voluntary sterilization" by insurance. It took three weeks to get a consult and three weeks later I had my procedure done. The pre op and follow up were a breeze.
Dr Tim McAuliff I had a no scalpel vasectomy, I'm 21, not married, and def haven't had kids. There's an appointment scheduling fee of $100, then it costs ~$480 for the actual procedure. Wait time was easy, they have the pharmacy for prescriptions in the same parking lot (cost like $30) and I didn't use insurance. He literally asked "you sure, if you have any questions I'll answer" and NO bingos at all. I was out in like an 1.5 hrs from walking in the door.
+1 Dr Tim McAuliff, Dallas, texas, vasectomy, I’m 19 child free and he had me in and out in 30 minutes. Really cool doctor.
+1 Dr. Tim McAuliff. No scalpel, no needle vasectomy. 33 and unmarried at the time of procedure, no kids of my own (he does ask, but doesn't press the issue). Couldn't have asked for a more welcoming and pleasant experience. Procedure was painless, Dr. was pleasant, staff were pleasant. Literally asked me some basic life questions, told me about the details of what he would do, got to work, and had me out of there in like 15 minutes (chatted with small talk while doing it). Cost was $700. Insurance is accepted, but $700 was the self-pay amount. Did have to wait about 3-4 weeks for an appointment. Absolutely no red flags and no "excuse me" statements. Didn't try to convince me that I didn't want it. Just took the money, did the procedure, offered post-op support, and sent me on my way. Would recommend to anyone looking to get it done. Efficient, pleasant, fairly priced for market area.
Dr. Uchechi Anumudu, BSW Dallas. It was 1 month exactly from my first appointment with her to my surgery date. She never bingoed me, and even held my hand while I fell asleep from the anesthesia before the procedure. I cannot say enough good things about her and would recommend her to anyone in the DFW area looking to undergo the Bisalp procedure. Everyone at the surgery center was also very kind.
Dr. Jessica Shields, DO at UTSW in Dallas, TX preformed a bisalp on me as an unmarried 25 yo woman (approved at 24). I the only thing I had to do before was get an ultrasound for location.
Dr Lisa Sliwinski, Bilateral Salpingectomy, Uterine fibroids removed. 44yo. I asked her outright if I could tell other women looking for bilateral salpingectomy about her and she said yes. With the understanding that it is permanent and handled case by case. Note OP is 44 and this doctor may treat younger patients differently.
Dr. Mehgan Leinauer, Baylor Scott and White, Dallas, Texas, USA. 20yo bilateral salpingectomy. November 2024.
Denton
Dr. Laura S. Finger MD Caring for Women, 3909 Long Prairie Rd Bldg 3, Flower Mound, TX 75028, 940-591-6700. Bisalp for under 30yo CF.
+1 Dr. Finger. Feb. 2024. Bisalp on 27-year-old CF redditor. She just wanted to know that i was well-informed about what the procedure would entail, understood it was permanent, and that i knew about the other non-permanent options. Other than that she emphasized that it was my choice to make and that she'd do it if i wanted. My surgery was scheduled a little more than a month later and the whole experience and recovery was great. Friendly, professional, gave me pictures afterward!
Dr. Christina Ann Dooley at Denton Obstetrics and Gynecology agreed to do a bisalp with absolutely no issues.
+1 to Dr. Dooley in Denton, TX. I just went in for a sterilization consult July 2024 and she immediately agreed to surgery. Also, when I tried to give her any reasons why (because it felt weird to not have ANY pushback), she said I didn't need to defend myself at all. Wonderful doctor!
+1 for Dr. Dooley at Denton obstetrics and gynecology in Denton, TX. As soon as I asked for sterilization she immediately agreed. She actually stopped me when I tried to give her some of my reasons, said I did not need to explain myself. She performed the bisalp on me yesterday, Sept 2024
+1 Dr Dooley, sterilisation Dec 2024, "She is absolutely wonderful and caring and didn't make me defend my decision at ALL."
Dr. Antonio Asis. I'm 30 yr and have seen Dr. Asis for nearly 10 years. Very friendly and since I had mentioned my desire to never have kids at most previous visits, he was not surprised that I want to get sterilized. He explained bi-salp to me, and his only concern was my hip microdermal piercings being near where the surgical incisions will be made. Understood why I want it done with no bingoing.
-1 for Dr. Antonio Asis in Denton, TX. I am 22, went for a tubal ligation consultation & was denied because “I might regret it”. He recommended I get Nexplanon and keep coming back every year until I am 25 so “he knows I really mean it”.
El Paso
Dr. Stephanie Mishaw. She's in El Paso, Texas. Dr. Mishaw is wonderful, everyone was. No pushback, just that I understood I wanted something permanent. Firm believers in autonomous choice. I want to hug her and I always will, even if I regret it someday. She's an amazing doctor and the pricetag on IVF is a lot lower than the one on the coathanger.
DAVID MONTICONE, DO 412211 LPO LAS PALMAS DEL SOL OBS 11040 VISTA DEL SOL DR, STE A, EL PASO, TX - 79935. Stated he will not fight someone who knows what they want. All he asked from me was a letter stating I knew getting my tubes removed was a permanent choice
Dr. Amanda Hollingsworth - OB/GYN Consultants of El Paso sterilization.
Dr. Melissa Mendez Phone: (915) 283-3965 Practice: Las Palmas Medical Center 700 N Oregon St Suite 570, El Paso, TX 79902. I had a hysterectomy, leaving the ovaries intact to help with hormonal issues. Dr. is Trans friendly/safe and agreed with both the child-free perspective and my desire for gender affirmation surgeries.
Dr. Yvette Jiang, MD, OBGYNWomen’s Health Texas, 1400 George Dieter Dr, Suite 240, El Paso, TX 79936, (915) 910-6700. Bisalp on redditor, Oct 2022. Dr, is LGBTQ+ friendly.
Flower Mound
Dr. Fairbanks in Flower Mound, TX, vasectomy Nov 2024. My wife and I are both 25 years old. Dr. Fairbanks was extremely professional. He walked in, said "Okay great, a vasectomy. Let's go over some information." And then he told me about the procedure. No fear mongering, no invasive questions. Just gave us information and said we can schedule the actual procedure for any time with the front desk. It was fast and relieving.
Fort Worth
Dr. Andrea Palmer 1250 8th Avenue, Suite 320, Fort Worth, TX 76104. LBGTQ+ friendly. March 2023. Bisalp on 24-year-old CF redditor. She was direct and to the point, I did not have to jump through any hoops and was able to get surgery a little over a month after seeing her. Practice accepts Medicaid.
+1 Dr. Andrea Palmer, she asked about my health & period history & when I told her I just didn’t want kids, she said “That’s completely valid, you’re an adult with full control over your body” & set me up to be scheduled. :)
+1 Dr. Andrea Palmer in Fort Worth TX with Baylor Scott and White. I cannot speak highly enough about Dr. Palmer. Her level of concern and empathy were something I have never encountered form an OBGYN. She did not bingo me once from consult to day of surgery. She listened to my history. Her exam was thorough and she informs her patients well. She is inclusive to patients of all walks of life - childfree and those who want to be parents, LGBTQIA, ace, etc. She told me at my consult, if you have an organ that is not serving you and causing you pain there is no reason to continue your life in pain. We opted for a hysterectomy and bilateral salp. Surgery was yesterday. She confirmed my suspicions that I had endometriosis in addition to pelvic congestion syndrome and multiple fibroids. I am also in healthcare and while chatting with my Preop nurses they also had such nice things to say about her - that she is a kind person and pleasant to work with and they enjoy working with her. The nurses and CRNAs spoke very highly of her and that was also very comforting.
+1 Dr. Andrea Palmer, Fort Worth TX, Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy (January 2024). I (21F) have no children, never taken birth control, and was a new patient at the time of my initial consultation. At my appointment she simply asked me why I wanted a bisalp and I explained to her that I have always been absolutely certain that I never want to have kids ever and she said something along the lines of “that’s what’s most important, as long as you’re sure you don’t want kids”. She went on to explain the procedure and never tried to question my desire to get a bisalp or convince me to take birth control instead. I had my surgery done 3 weeks after my initial appointment. Dr. Palmer is super kind, very informative, and always made sure to ask me if I have any questions. She is overall a wonderful doctor.
+1 Dr. Andrea Palmer in Fort Worth, Texas who is on the list. I'm 25, single and she had no hesitations about getting me on the schedule for a bisalp when I mentioned wanting one. Her staff was friendly and while the nurses and other doctors would ask if I had kids, they were all understanding once I mentioned that I didn't have and didn't want any. I had a great experience there.
+1 Dr. Palmer. Aug 2024. Bisalp on 22-year-old redditor. There were absolutely zero bingoes! She asked me why I wanted the procedure, explained the risks and permanence, then connected me with her scheduling manager to set up an appointment.
Dr. Jennifer McLeland MD, 1250 8th Avenue Suite 440, Fort Worth, TX 76104, 817-502-8484. Doctor's statement: "I usually perform the surgery at the adjacent women’s hospital (Baylor). I have no “requirements” other than appropriate counseling — which I would do for any patient that is going to have a surgery. I am LGBTQ+ friendly. Everyone is welcome."
Jamie Walker Erwin - 817-847-4600 and 817-923-0088 - Website: txhealthcare.com (Might have to search for her on the website) - Performs Tubals and Bilateral Salpingectomies if i'm not mistaken. No bingos, especially if you seem well educated and informed in what you want and why you want it and what it all entails. [Note from other user 2018/04/27 : Dr. Jamie Erwin is listed under Ft. Worth, TX so I called her office to make an appointment. I asked if she is willing to perform sterilization on someone under 30 without children. I was told that she would only do it if it’s a medical necessity. I decided not to make an appointment because of this. Maybe if I were already a patient and talked to her about it, it would be different.]
Dr. James Herd https://www.thcobgyn.com/our-physicians/james-herd-md/ Well-informed of current procedures, happy to discuss options, and was quick to offer bilateral salpingectomy when we both agreed it was the best option. Willing to sterilize 29/F, but also had a pre-existing doctor/patient relationship prior to the sterilization consult.
Dr. Scott Davidson M.D. (Vasectomy) (Also covers large areas of the Mid cities. Totally cool with CF)
Dr. Robert Stroud (Vasectomy) Also a location in Southlake.
Dr. Peter Irwin - OBGYN (Salpingectomy) [Note from other user 6/20/19: I (22F) met with Dr. Irwin earlier this month, and he refused to do the surgery. Just wanted to give the younger crowd a heads up so they don't waste their time like I did.]
Dr. Gladys Tse, M.D. (Salpingectomy)
[Dr. Alicia Larsen] (817) 924-2111 (http://www.txhealthcare.com/find-a-physician/alicia-larsen-md/80/) Performed a bilateral salpingectomy on a 25 year old female with no prior children. Dr. Larsen, her office staff/nurses, and the nurses and anesthesiologists at Andrews Women’s Hospital at Baylor Scott and White all had wonderful bedside manner. No bingos from anyone and everyone was very friendly, informative, and attentive. Dr. Larsen and everyone involved in the surgery was very thorough and double and triple checked everything throughout the entire process. Dr. Larsen does the surgery herself and she did a great job based on the pictures taken from the laparoscopy and the easy healing process afterwards. Had only done a Pap smear with her once before and was a relatively new patient (3 months prior to surgery).
+1 Dr Larsen, performed bilateral salpingectomy on an unmarried 29 F.
+1 Dr Larsen, I just got my bisalp with her today, 25f no kids and unmarried. She was great to work with and scheduled me with no hesitation/interrogation.
Dr. Bradley (Bi-Salp and Ablation) OB/GYN Note: There are 3 there, but the office is listed under Dr. English name. She's popular and probably has a long list so I went with Dr. Bradley. I went there as a first time paitent, never ever had a visit to a obgyn before, never had pap smears or any doctor history. He listens, doesn't bingo, and likes to be well informed. If you have problems with reproductive health he will try to figure out the problem just to have all bases covered. He may make recommendations for you but he will ultimately. He also doesn't seem against doing hysterrectomies either. He even does his best to work with your schdule. Overall great doctor who respects bodily autonomy!
Dr Alison Pasciucco. Bilateral Salpingectomy. 28/29 @ time of surgery, Married, no children. Asked to try other methods for at least a few months to make sure it's what wanted. Didn't need husband's opinion, just made me verify multiple times that the surgery is what I wanted. Accepts Texas Healthy Women's so if you have that, the surgery should be free if not close to it
Dr. Jennifer Brooks is fantastic. I have no kids and was 21 when I got my tubes removed, and she was nothing but kind and supportive of my choice the entire process.
+1 Dr. Jennifer Brooks, 1001 12th Ave #150, Fort Worth, TX 76104. Bilateral Salpingectomy(Removal of the fallopian tubes). 25yo. Super energetic and understanding. She took pictures of my surgery and explained in detail what would happen before/during/after even explaining the surgery itself. She does the surgery 2 days of the week and has between 2-6 people she does in the day. Took 30 mins to perform the surgery. I ended up having abnormally long tubes so it took longer because she was geeking out.
Frisco
[Jennifer Gulick, MD](www.drgulickobgyn.com) 3880 Parkwood Blvd. Suite 403 Frisco, TX 75034 214-618-2802. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I am a board certified Ob/Gyn practicing in Frisco TX. I have performed and will perform tubal sterilization for those requesting permanent contraception regardless of age or whether or not a woman already has children."
Heather Bartos, MD, FACOG from Be Women's Health and Wellness in Frisco, Texas. Bilateral Salpingectomy. I am 21, never had children, and am unmarried (single). +1 bilateral salpingectomy 22F, 39F. NB Dr Bartos's receptionists have been advising new patients: "Unfortunately, Dr. Bartos no longer does any form of surgeries" in reply to a request for information about the permanent contraception options they provide. They offered an appointment with a nurse practitioner for a consult/recommendation on who to see next, but added that they cannot provide a referral for insurance purposes.
Dr. Preston Clay Alexander M.D. (Bilateral Tubal Ligation) Performed tubal ligation with filshie clips on 25 year old female after one introductory consult. From intro appointment to pre-op appointment to completion of procedure was roughly one month.
+1 Dr. Alexander - bilateral salpingectomy on 24-year-old redditor. Oct. 2022.
Dr. Pauline Petrovski - bilateral salpingectomy June 2021 Me- Age 33, married, no children. When I asked about the subject of permanent birth control she simply explained my options, gave me the stats on regret for people my age, and told me to call the surgical coordinator when I'm ready to schedule. Within 3 months I was on the operating table. Not once did she question my reasons or even make mention of my husband. None of that "why doesn't he just get a vasectomy?" crap. The out of pocket quote for her surgical fee was about $3000 because she always operates in tandem with her colleague Dr. Bailey. The entire procedure including facility/anesthesiologist/labs probably amounted to about $20k but I only paid $900 out of pocket with my marketplace insurance plan.
Gainesville
Dr. Amy Klein I am 25 and recieved a hysterectomy from her yesterday. She did ask multiple times if I was sure about getting the procedure done, but never tried to talk me out of it. I got a hysterectomy for endometriosis, but she made sure to say I could easily get a tubal if I couldn't get approved for a hysterectomy. All her staff was super friendly and no one made any comments about me choosing not to have children, if anything they said things about how it was a great idea, even though many of them have children. Overall I had a great experience, and getting the procedure done took all of 2 months. It would have been done quicker but I had to wait a few weeks due to issues with my own schedule.
Galveston
Dr Karren Lewis, UTMB. Bi-Salp 21 (2019) Hysterectomy 25 (2012). 1005 Harborside Dr 7th Floor, Galveston, TX 77550. UTMB isn't a religious based organization. Most of its funding comes from federal and private funds. She has a passion for providing full spectrum women’s healthcare for women of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. She has special interests in minimally invasive surgery, family planning, medical education, and international health.
Georgetown
Dr. Kelly Montiville. Bilateral salpingectomy. I'm 29, partnered-not-married, and childfree. No bingos at all, super fast, dealt with insurance for me, absolutely lovely place.
Sara Cooper, MD Georgetown OBGYN 602 High Tech Drive, Georgetown, Tx 78626 512-863-8600 LGBTQ friendly
Harker Heights
Dr. Brett Westbrook 2 Locations Harker Heights Harker Heights 800 W Central Texas Expy Suite 255 Harker Heights , TX 76548 Phone: 254-519-2229 Fax: 254-618-4925. I (37yo child free female) was recently approved for and received a hysterectomy. Doc is very receptive to child free, did not try to talk me out of it; only presented me with my other options and the risks of each surgery with the explanation that hysterectomy has a longer recovery time and bigger risk for complications. He agreed to my sharing his information.
Harlingen
Dr. Jarod Mendez Aug. 2024. Bisalp on 23-year-old childfree redditor. He didn't try to fight me on sterilization whatsoever. He just asked me if I was absolutely sure, and advised me that if I were to change my mind down the road I would have to resort to IVF. Once I acknowledged this, we scheduled an ultrasound to make sure there were no surprises before they opened me up. and after that we were good to go for surgery.
Houston
Dr. Terri J. Scott MD 17189 Interstate 45 South, Suite 395, The Woodlands, TX 77385, 936-270-3662. Nov 2024. LGBTQ+ friendly. Bisalp on 31-year-old redditor. Dr. Scott performed my bilateral salpingectomy two weeks ago. When I first inquired about the procedure, she simply asked if I was sure, with no further questions. She’s been very accepting of me being queer and was attentive to using the correct pronouns after I spoke about my fiancée with she/her terms. I paid nothing for the procedure, even without meeting my deductible. The doctor’s office spoke to the insurance for me and confirmed full coverage. They also gave me the call log code in case there are any issues later.
Dr. Anne V. Gonzalez, MD 929 Gessner Road, Suite 2150, Houston, TX 77024, 713-935-9791. Bisalp on 28-year-old CF redditor. I explained to Dr. Gonzales how I do not want children and have never wanted them. We had a few different appointments, and I never felt pressured in any way to change my mind. It was very factual and she mainly wanted to make sure I was informed.
Dr. Jessica Rhinehart-Ventura, MD, FACOG 1315 St. Joseph Parkway, Suite 1818 Houston, TX 77002, 713-654-8128. Dec. 2023. Bisalp on 30-year-old redditor. Doctor is body-positive.
Dr. Jenna Sassie MD FACOG Women’s Healthcare Associates, 1315 St. Joseph Parkway, Suite 1818, Houston, TX 77002, 713-975-8353. I’m an OBGYN in Houston, TX at Women’s Healthcare Associates. I perform laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomies for sterilization at Houston Methodist and St Joseph Medical Center. I believe if you’re old enough to vote, you’re old enough to make your own reproductive decisions! Let me know if i can help you on this journey.
+1 Dr Sassie, we had one initial appointment, she was super understanding and didn’t even bring up my age, just said we should figure out a date. My insurance covered the procedure but the only thing out of pocket was the hospital stay at around 1.3K (did offer a payment plan with a minimum $350 deposit) None of her surgical team questioned me just confirmed that this was the procedure being done for sterilization. Everything turned out great! And was sent home the same day. Currently still recovering and was sent home with painkillers
Dr. Christopher Jayne in Houston, TX. Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy. I am 29, single, and nonbinary (I didn’t mention my gender identity in regards to this procedure.) I approached Dr. Jayne about the procedure in 2020, and he supported me in my desire to have a bilateral salpingectomy, but my insurance would only cover a ligation. I was adamant about the salpingectomy and didn’t have the money to pay out of pocket, so I didn’t have the procedure. I returned to Dr. Jayne, who was absolutely willing to perform the procedure (and specifically stated to me that he will perform the procedure on unmarried folks and those coming in from out of state.) I had my consult on a Wednesday, pre-op that Friday, and surgery on Monday. It was a very quick and easy process, and at no point I felt judgement or hesitation from Dr. Jayne in performing the procedure.
+1 Dr Jayne, No bingos, approved straightaway for a bilateral salpingectomy. 29F, no kids. Smooth process from start to finish.
+1 Dr. Jayne. Nov. 2024. Bisalp on 24-year-old redditor. He was extremely friendly, supportive and comfortable. He did not give me an ounce of grief over my age, marital status, or lack of children. “You’re 24, you are old enough to make decisions about your own body” I had surgery 2 weeks after that initial consultation.
Dr. Kayla Lash, MD OBGYN Complete Women’s Care Center 7900 Fannin St., Ste 3000, Houston, TX, 77054, (713) 791-9100. Doctor’s Statement: I’m an OBGYN and happy to do surgical sterilizations! (hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy with or without IUD or ablation if needed). Dr. notes that online scheduling is usually booked out later than actual availability, so call and leave a message with her office asking for a consult. They will call back with next available. Does not take Medicaid/Medicare. Practice is LBGTQ+ friendly. +1 bilateral salpingectomy 26F, 25FTM, 20F, 28F, hysterectomy 23F, 37F, 25F
Dr. Carrie Ball. Bilateral Salpingectomy/Removal of the adnexal structures this past Friday. 32, single, childfree. No bingos or pushback. I've been seeing Dr. Ball since I was a teenager and she has always supported whatever birth control I wanted to use. The procedure itself was only 45 minutes, but I was in the hospital from 6am - about 1pm doing pre-op beforehand plus recovering afterwards. No complications. The procedure was scheduled pretty quickly after I had my initial consultation appointment. So far, I've only paid about a $130 co-pay to Dr. Ball - not sure if I will get any other bills. Recovery hasn't been too bad. Dr. Ball gave me a prescription for actual pain medication. The nurse followed up with me a few days later to see how I was doing, and I have a follow-up appointment scheduled for a few weeks from now. Excited that it's all over!
Jennie Ou, MD, this gynecologist has contacted us directly to advise, "I strongly believe in contraception choice, and will counsel on the risk of regret and alternative options, but do perform L/S BL salpingectomies when desired regardless of how many children they have had (even if 0) or age (as long as >21yo)— as long as they are safe for surgery. I do not judge patients for their reproductive choices." Our members need to fully understand their anatomy and the implications and permanency of sterilisation before they will be approved. NB "I have BCBS Health Select of Texas (through a state agency) and was told I could only have my insurance applied to the visits with Dr. Jennie Ou if my PCP was a provider at the Kelsey-Seybold clinic. Otherwise it would all be out of pocket. "
Dr. Rikki Baldwin is great with any type of gynecological tests or procedures needed. As soon as I started interest in sterilization, 30yo CF, she was like "okay, when would you like to schedule?" No questions or comments about regret - really great! Dr. Rikki Baldwin is located at Memorial Hermann Northwest (Cypress, TX which is Northwest Houston). I received a bi salp without any questions or issues when it came to scheduling or billing.
+1 Dr Baldwin, 24F, Single, No Children Procedure: Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy Statement: Dr. Baldwin was incredibly sweet and just asked me a single question to make sure it was something I had thought about. No bingos. She was ready to do the procedure the same week of my consultation! The procedure itself went very smoothly, incisions were beautiful, recovery was quick and overall I would absolutely recommend her.
+1 Dr. Baldwin. June 2024. Bisalp on 22-year-old redditor. The consultation was about 10 minutes long. Dr. Baldwin was pleased to hear I had thought about this decision for 4 years. She briefed me on the surgery, including risks such as ectopic pregnancy in the future. She also answered any questions I had. She confirmed that I knew this was permanent. I felt as if she respected me as an adult and individual. She didn't push other methods of birth control or bingo me. Zero mentions of the IUD. I was so surprised it was that easy; that's how it should be for all adult women everywhere.
Stephen M. Schatz, M.D. (pronounced "Shots") He was previously in Baltimore but moved to TX in June 2017 or so. He performed my vasectomy (I was 33 at the time) without any difficulty.
Texas Urology Specialists-Houston Willowbrook, 13215 Dotson Rd Ste 170, Houston, TX 77070, T: 281-351-5174
[Dr. Allan Katz M.D] -- UT Physicians. (https://www.utphysicians.com/provider/allan-r-katz/) Open to sterilisation for people over 20yo, under 20 he will recommend birth control and revisit once they turn 20. Bilateral salpingectomy and positive experiences for 24F, 25F, 23F, 29F, 26F, 28F, 27F, 32F, age unspecified F, age unspecified F. One negative experience with a patient who developed sepsis, another patient experienced billing code issues, and another had issues with IUD/Nexplanon insertion.
Dr. Alvaro Montealegre performed a sterilisation procedure for one of Dr Katz's patients when he was unavailable. My only interaction with Dr. Montealegre was on the phone a few days prior to surgery and then the day of, and he was also fantastic.""
Dr. Theresa Robinson, M.D. - Women's Health Group (Tubal) Will probably not do tubal on someone under 25 but at 25 and older she has stated she has no problems with sterilization of a woman without children. Very professional. Considered to have "no bed-side manner" but she is a thorough and good doctor who will take the time to answer any questions for anything.
-1 Dr Robinson, a 24yo member attempted consultation, was denied. As above, do not consult with this doctor if you're younger than 25.
Dr. Alan Hananel, M.D. - Houston Metro Urology (Vasectomy) I walked in and said that I wanted a vasectomy at the age of 19. This doctor required some persuasion, and asked me a myriad of questions regarding my reasons for wanting this procedure, my family, did I know this is considered permanent, etc. He told me that he has performed this procedure on patients as young as 17. If he thinks the patient is of sound mind and has put sufficient time and thought into this, and that they are truly convinced, he will have no problems performing the procedure. He is very professional, he knows what he is doing, and his bedside manner is good. He is happy to answer any questions a patient may have. He is very relaxed and calm and makes efforts to make his patients feel the same. I did not feel judged at any point by him or his staff. Cost was ~$550.
Dr. Jaquin A. Coombs, M.D. - Houston Women's Care Associates (Essure) [note: psych eval might be necessary depending on age]
Dr. Daniel Mundy — Memorial Hermann (Bilateral Salpingectomy). For a consultation, took some friendly discussion on my reasoning for wanting the BS procedure, but I think my age (30), already knowing a good deal about the procedure I wanted specifically, having internalized all the reasons to be CF, and reassurance that I wouldn't regret it, he seemed convinced that I understood all the risks and consequences, and agreed to do it. We discussed insurance coverage, and I was to call back later to set up the surgery date. The surgery went perfectly. In the follow-up appointment, he even gave me a laparoscopy photo to keep since I couldn't keep my tubes! Even the areas he cut looked neat and professional, and the incisions are super tiny. Very happy with the results.
+1 Dr Mundy: performed a bilateral salp on me at age 26.
+1 Dr Mundy: 26F, no kids, no health issues. Dr. Mundy performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me. When we met for a birth control consultation, I told him I wanted a bi-salp, and he was very open to having that conversation with me to make sure I was serious, knew that it was permanent, and to make sure it wouldn't be something I would regret. No bingos, just a friendly conversation about it since this was the first time he met me. He was very respectful of my decision and mentioned that I'm old enough to know myself and what I want. All around great experience with him and the nurses and surgery team.
Dr. Chapman - Pearland Urology in Houston (Vasectomy on 20M, childfree, single.) I use CIGNA and my deductible was met so the procedure + consultation was $130. I can't recommend this doctor enough. He was perfect, zero bingos. What he pretty much told me was,"If you're here for a vasectomy then you're getting your vasectomy". Also, he's incredibly skilled and uses the no-needle no-scalpel method, I'd put the pain of the procedure at a 1/10 just for the slight discomfort of administering the local anesthetic which he used a special device with no needle that felt like nothing more than a pinch.
+1 Dr Chapman (Vasectomy)
+1 Dr. Chapman - Pearland Urology. Awesome service, in and out for the consult and procedure within the same week. His no scalpel process had me up and in no time. 33 years old, No kids, No Wife.
+1 Dr Chapman, gave me, a 24 year old, unmarried, child free man, a no needle no scalpel vasectomy and was absolutely perfect throughout. Made sure to stress that it was permanent but at no point tried to bingo me or dissuade me from proceeding, and trusted me to make my own decision from the get go.
Dr. Brandi Ring. Specifically stated that it's the individual's choice and right to get sterilized, supports it as early as insurance will allow it. Very supportive & friendly. Performs tubals/salpingectomies, also offers other permanent/semipermanent methods.
Dr. Jennifer Bump Texas Children's Hospital 6651 Main St, Houston, TX 77030 (832) 826-7500. Bilateral Salpingectomy completed in November 2021 - 34 year old childfree, married female, no medical problems. Dr. Bump was attentive and caring. No bingos. Did not ask for my reasons to be childfree. Surgery was scheduled within a couple of weeks after consultation. Procedure and recovery went well. I asked her if she would have sterilized someone 10 years younger than me and she said yes, as long as the individual was certain in their decision. I told her about the Reddit list of childfree friendly doctors and she said she would be happy to be referred to.
Dr. Carolyn Kenney - She performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me today! I’m 23, childfree, not married, but in a long-term relationship. The process was super easy, no judgement whatsoever from her or anyone else involved. Insurance completely covered the procedure.
+1 Dr Kenney, I am 24, unmarried, no kids! There were no gotchas (she did have to give me a short spiel to make sure I was absolutely certain I wanted this, but it was respectful and necessary) and the Texas Healthy Women program covered the surgery. Dr. Kenney also removed some endometriosis during the laparoscopy.
Tamisa Koythong, MD Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women 6651 Main St. Ste 320 Houston, Texas 77030. Age >= 21, no waiting period other than the time it takes to schedule the procedure, and definitely no psych eval. Dr Koythong will begin consulting at the following location in August: Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women Obstetrics & Gynecology Pearland 9003 Broadway St. Pearland, TX 77584
+1 Dr Koythong, Consult and pre-op were incredibly smooth, next to no waiting, no bingos or extra steps I had to take. No push back from her. Surgery was also incredibly smooth. The care team that day was amazing, recovery so far has been very good, and my insurance (Cigna/NALC) covered the procedure fully.
Faith Ighoyivwi, MD, Performed a bisalp on me at 27 with no kids, no history of medical issues, and no Bingos! Total time from first appointment with her to sterilization was 5 months.
Dr. Ronen Itai, I'm 38f and he agreed to give me a tubal. This doctor may be friendly to sterilising younger people but this is unclear as yet.
Latasha Steele, MD, 4801 Woodway Dr Ste 250E Houston, TX 77056. 713-373-4100 - sterilisation.
Dr. Michael Piegari @ Memorial Hermann TMC. Bilateral salpingectomy. 34, Single, No kids then, now, or ever! The same day I asked about the procedure (1st time) he had his scheduler get in contact to schedule me. They called my insurance to check coverage beforehand so I didn’t have to - 100% covered!! Could have done it as quickly as 2 weeks later. He made me feel comfortable, prepared, and empowered. Never doubted or questioned my decision, only cared that I felt it was the best decision for me. Personally calls for post-op check-ins and available 24/7 by text! Arrival - discharge 3.5 hours!
Travis Green, MD, "I am a urologist in the Houston area with offices in Houston and Clear Lake. I perform vasectomies in the office in a non-judgmental atmosphere. My website is greenurology.com. We accept all major commercial health insurance. LGBT+ friendly."
Dr Kristin Brigger, MD, I am 21yo (F), no kids, never tried alternative contraception other than condoms, consultation for bilateral salpingectomy was free. Dr Brigger and the nurses were the absolute sweetest and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the whole process. They kept me up to date on everything. They did my tube removal surgery and I couldn't be happier!
Dr. Joi M Findley-Smith in Houston, Texas. Bilateral Salpingectomy, 27yo.
Dr. Omar Durrani in Bellaire, TX (a Houston sub-municipality) near Chinatown. Lots of questions but they felt more state mandated and doctor's responsibility than trying to talk me out of it.
Dr. Nicole Tran, Bilateral Salpingectomy, 32, f, married, childfree. Short wait times, accepts most insurance, did not ask any "Bingos", checked for endometriosis and other conditions during the surgery.
Dr. Rachel Dillard, 25F single no kids Bi-salp Houston TX. Wonderful experience overall! Doctor and her team didn't bingo. She was very straightforward and explained the procedure, gave obligatory "here are other options, would you like to hear more about any of these?" But moved on as soon as I said no. Not a single challenge or attempt to change my mind! Note - I was referred to Dr. Dillard by another doc who was moving but Dr. Dillard was on-board from start
Dr Steven Dalati Houston, Tx Tubal Ligation. Dr. Dalati performed my tubal litigation (female, 27, no children) with no invasive questions and full respect for my choices. November 2024.
Humble
Dr. Sharon Zavala at Care for Women. I made my first ever appointment with Dr. Zavala on January 24th, and she performed my laparoscopic tubal ligation on February 23rd. She did not ask me if I was married, just confirmed that I was absolutely positive about my decision at my first appointment and that was it. It was easy, my surgery went perfectly and I recovered quickly with no complications whatsoever. Dr. Zavala is professional, efficient, and straightforward - this process was insanely easy and it was so great to finally get a doctor to say yes after asking for the last 5 years.
Irving
Dr Brian Enggano - Dr Enggano did my bilateral salpingectomy in 2020 when I was 24. He'll ask if this is your decision alone and if this is truly what you want, but he won't try to sway you or deny you based on age or marital status. He also stated during our visit that he believes this is entirely a patient's decision and no one else's.
Dr. Elia Fanous MacArthur Medical Center Performed tubal. 28, unmarried, no kids. He will ask the usual question but he is super objective and is an amazing doctor overall. Communicates thoroughly and well, very comfortable to talk to, has great staff.
Jacksonville
Dr. Harsh Adhyaru - bilateral salpingectomy & endometrial ablation to stop my extremely heavy periods since I wanted to get off hormonal birth control. Had 2 appointments with him before my surgery, whole process took less than 6 months. He did not BINGO me at all but he did ask the typical questions to make sure & to also make sure I understood the surgery & outcome. Out of all the doctors I experienced rejecting me over 5 years of asking in East Texas he was the nicest.
Katy
Dr. TL Jenkins, MD 23535 Kingsland Boulevard, Katy, Texas 77494, 855-346-8610. March 2024. Bisalp on 33-year-old redditor.
Kerville
Dr. Kerri Truelock in Kerville, Tx., I am in my mid 30s, married, child free and having a bisalp this month. She offered an ablation as well but I declined. She was very open to the procedure, no bingos. She said she performs it on people in their 20s from time to time.
Laredo
Dr. Dagoberto Gonzalez, Jr. MD 7109 North Bartlett Ave, Suite 101, Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 717-5775. April 2023. Bisalp on 24-year-old CF redditor. The doctor asked the standard questions: How long have you known you didn't want kids? Are you married? Do your parents agree? What if you meet the right one?
Lewisville
Dr. Munira Dudhbhai - Lewisville Women's Care (Bilateral Salpingectomy, Tubal Ligation) Age 29, visited to request sterilization on initial consultation/meeting with Dr. Dudhbhai. Talked my through the procedures (ligation vs salpingectomy), recommended the bilateral salpingectomy for me, and we got it scheduled. Didn't ask about partner at all until an after thought shortly before we scheduled the procedure. Went out of her way to get me scheduled quickly. Only asked if I was sure of my decision a couple times to ensure she was following procedure for all permanent sterilizations. [Side note: Office is right across the parking lot from the hospital, and the hospital was also fantastic! Not a single bingo.] (FYI, her name is pronounced "Dubai") --
-1 From a different patient: 23F, I approached her during my appointment to ask about sterilization and she became rude and the rest of the appointment was bingos so I would recommend younger patients to look elsewhere unfortunately!
+1 Dr. Dudhbhai - Dec 2022. Bisalp on 31-year-old redditor. She has been a literal gift from heaven. She made it so easy and was so kind, respectful, and empathetic throughout the whole process.
Dr. Thomas S Fliedner MD North Texas Ob-Gyn Associates – Lewisville, 328 West Main St, Lewisville, TX 75057, (972) 436-7557. Dec 2022. Bisalp and uterine ablation on 26F redditor. He was very willing to perform both, listened to my concerns, very sweet gentleman, even offered a hysterectomy.
+1 Dr. Fliedner. April 2024. Bisalp and ablation on 31-year-old redditor. He and his whole staff were just wonderful. And in Texas nonetheless—he offered a hysterectomy right off the bat! The first time I saw him was for a consult, so there was no prior care under him involved or required. I felt extremely comfortable in his office every time—the staff was welcoming and so personable and never at any time did I feel bingo’d or judged. The full time line of booking the consult to having the surgery was just over one month.
Dr. Diana Luts, Lewisville, TX (30 min outside Dallas, TX) performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me, 33F. No bingos, said she believes in bodily autonomy and that women can make their own decisions about their bodies. From initial consult to surgery about a month and half to two months. I have insurance but the consult was $150. Surgery was 100% covered because my insurance is ACA compliant.
Lubbock
Noelle Zavala, MD, Lubbock, TX. I am registered with ACOG, ABOG, Google, Health Grades, even have an Instagram acct. I note myself to be LGBTQ friendly and an ally. I perform bilateral salpingectomies for sterilization. I also provide many forms of contraception including iuds for women who have never had children. I accept most insurances but my staff are friendly with inquiries. I encourage all patients to apply for texas healthy women (a subsidiary of medicaid) as that may reduce costs to zero dollars. Most of my patients are Texans or from New Mexico. I am child free myself so I "get it" and have been on "both sides" of the consultation. I have virtually no limitations except a verbalization that the patient understands this is permanent, irreversible, no take-backs, etc. I ask about family support to help give the patient support if needed, or to maintain confidentiality about the procedure if it impacts the patient's safety or wellbeing (this is not meant to be a deterrent, rather a safety issue for some patients who cannot disclose their birth control method).
Bennett Henderson (she/her) 4102 24th street suite 406 Lubbock, Tx 79410. Ph: 8067255790. Takes all insurance other than bCBS and HMO. This gynecologist has reached out to advise she is an obgyn, "who performs salpingectomies and hysterectomies for childfree individuals."
Amy Richards, Lubbock, TX, UMC Hospital, Bilateral Salpingectomy. 27yo, My regular gynecologist is Cheyne Ralston who shares an office at UMC with Amy Richards (Dr, Richards was previously my gynecologist at a different hospital) . When I was 26 (early 2023), I told Dr. Ralston that I wanted sterilization as an alternative to hormonal birth control, and she just told me to let her know when I was ready to make an appointment. She didn’t ask me to explain myself. I called to schedule the appointment late 2023, and they gave me my preop and surgery dates for February/March 2024 the same day I called. Amy Richards was my surgeon.
Mansfield
Dr. Amanda Brumley, Bilateral salpingectomy, 30F, single, never had children. She was professional, informative, and compassionate every step of the way. When I thanked her for not bingo’ing me, she said “You are the one who makes decisions for your body. I am just here to help make those decisions happen.” She even helped me with making sure my insurance would cover the procedure. I cannot recommend her enough.
Midland
Dr. Eric Venegas, MD, FACOG 5007 Portico Way, Midland, TX 79707 (432)570-1113. Nov 2023. Bisalp on 29-year-old redditor. The doctor's office staff is very friendly and they won't try to talk you out of your decision to get sterilized. The doctor is very knowledgeable and he's been doing this for over 25 years. He was able to complete my surgery within 10 minutes.
-1 Dr. Venegas He's moved to making you see his PA Veronica Cantu first, and she is vehemently anti-sterilization, rough in the exam, did NOT even ask me a single question about my history or pain and only when I told her to STOP and then informed her I was not taking "suck it up" as an answer did she suggest she would pass me on to Dr. Venegas to consider if I had endometriosis and then said he might give me a hysterectomy. No bisalp, but a hysterectomy. Horrible experience, would avoid at all cost. I can't say what Dr. Venegas is like himself, but I would not go back to that office even if he would have done the surgery for me.
Dr. Ben Doke, MD Midland Women’s Clinic in Midland 2500 W. Illinois Ave. #100, Midland, TX 7970, 432-699-2370. Nov 2022. Bisalp and endometrial uterine ablation on 29-year-old CF redditor. He did ask if it weren’t for my bad periods would I still be on birth control. I said yes and he said okay, he just had to ask. That was the only question asked and he went ahead and scheduled the surgery for a few weeks later. Clinic does not accept Medicaid.
McAllen
Dr. Lilliana Padilla-Williams, M.D. - Women's Center of Excellence(Bilateral Salpingectomy) No issues or judgements on decision. Was able to schedule ASAP after confirming my certainty.
McKinney
Dr. Labeena Wajahat MD 6609 Virginia Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75071 (On Virginia Pkwy. at Stonebridge Drive in Adriatica) 972-542-8884. Feb 2024. Bisalp on 32-year-old redditor. Consultation was 2 weeks ago. No pushback from the doctor and she didn’t try to convince me to do other options. Scheduled it a few days later.
New Braunfels
Dr. Beth Reid MD, FACOG Caring Center for Women, 705 Generations Drive. Suite 101. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: 830-387-4790. She was awesome and supportive the whole time along with the hospital staff- their main concern was keeping me comfortable and informed.
North Houston
Dr. Liliana Woo - Texas Regional Urology (vasectomy)
Dr. Ira M. Krause - Precision Urology (vasectomy)
Dr. Ferenc Markos (https://www.chistlukeshealth.org/dr-ferenc-markos-md-obstetrics-and-gynecology-77205) (Agreed to do a tubal before age 30, no judgment)
-1 Dr Markos, First, he tried to convince me to just stick to the pill. Asked me what I would do if my partner wanted kids. Told me that he couldn't do it at the hospital since it's a Catholic hospital. Told me if I regret it that IVF is very expensive and followed it up asking what my career was, obviously trying to sus out if I could afford IVF if I had regrets. To cap it off, he asked if I had told my parents about this. I'm sure I'm forgetting what else he said to me, but rather than feeling relief after, I felt overwhelmed and anxious. I technically got "approval" for it at an outside surgery center, but will likely seek a different doctor after that experience. While he did eventually approve, I think people will need to be ready to defend their choice when discussing with this doctor rather than expecting a smooth agreement.
Dr. Miguel A. Mercado (vasectomy) Did my vasectomy at 26 with no kids. Had my consultation and returned two weeks later for the procedure.
Plano
Dr. Juliana López Klein, this gynecologist has reached out directly to advise they are, "Happy to provide this service to anyone who wants a tubal! I offer initial visit as a telemed visit and then consents/ surgery all within the same week. LGBT+ friendly"
+1 Dr. Juliana Lopez Klein Location: 1600 Coit Rd STE 202, Plano, TX 75075. Bilateral-Salpingectomy Age: 26F. They're an awesome doctor all around. Her office staff is also awesome and I encountered no push back from anyone on my choice. Nurse team did not even blink when I told them what I was there for. She did an initial history with me, we talked about why I wanted the procedure and then I got scheduled and the surgery. No judgement or questioning my choice. Also, when they say the office is LGBT friendly, they mean it.
+1 Juliana Lopez-Klein, MD, Surgery was completed Oct 2024. 29 years old. She never tried to change my mind and the surgery went extremely smoothly. Would definitely recommend her.
Dr. Elizabeth Coronado, Women's Specialists of Plano. Bi-salp, on a single woman, age 24. She is very honest and no-nonsense. Agreed to do it immediately after I explained my reasons. The entire process took only 2 months from having my consultation to getting the surgery scheduled to having it performed, but her office can get busy so expect to wait a month or so for that initial consultation.
+1 Dr. Elizabeth Coronado Women’s Specialists of Plano (north suburb of Dallas) 972-379-2416. Bisalp was yesterday and my doctor IS EPIC! Whole process was easy and simple. Definitely recommend!
+1 Dr Elizabeth Coronado. She performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me May 2024. I sought her out specifically because she was on this list. I am 30F, married, and both myself and husband are childfree. Had to have my annual with the office since I was a new patient. Nurse who did my pap was nice and no bingo. Took two weeks from my initial appointment for the consult. I signed consent forms, and the Dr came in and was basically like yeah let's do this. Said "you're 30 so I think you know at this point".
Dr. Iwrin Endleman, in Plano, TX, did my Essure insertion when I was on my mid-20s. I was single and had no children. I had my mom with me but she didn't even need to speak up for me. When I asked about sterilization, he immediately started telling me my options.
Dr. Fleming, Plano, TX 28f tubal ligation + ablation. When I asked about sterilization, he said I'm assuming you've thought about this before yesterday and are certain you don't want kids. I said yes and he immediately started telling me the options for sterilization. No bingoing at all, and by the end of my first appointment with him we were scheduling the next steps for surgery.
Dr. Aungel Evans in Plano, TX. She shares a practice with a few OBGYNs. She did my bilateral salpingectomy. Scheduled an appointment to discuss with her, she asked me questions to make sure surgery wouldn’t be risky, checked with my insurance for coverage, and we got it scheduled. She answered all my questions and that was it. 10/10
Dr. Garrett Garner - Northlake OBGYN, Bilateral Salpingectomy with Endometrial Ablation, 28F, partnered, no children, Dec 2024. No BINGOs, established patient of over a decade. Wait time to get into his office can be long depending on the season. But the process to get an approval was very short (one appointment). Insurance covered my tubal and 80% of my endometrial. I've known him for over a decade and have had incredible experiences with him. All the women in my family go to him for reproductive care and have for over two decades. Informed me that "ovarian cancer risk" was a key word, just for awareness, and approved me on the spot.
Round Rock
Kathleen (Katie) Boswell MD Baylor scott and white Round Rock TX. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "Practice in hospital group practice- clinic attached to hospital. LGBT+ friendly. Some gender affirming surgeries."
Dr. Stephanie Michel Tubal ligation. Incredibly professional with a great sense of humor. Best OBGYN I've ever had. I moved 20 miles away and still go back to her. Quick procedure, small and discreet scar, and super nice follow up conversation same day.
Women's Health Texas (Austin) Address of location: 511 Oakwood Blvd #301, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Phone #: (512)244-3698. Doctor #1: Dr. Mary Harrison, was supposed to perform surgery but gave birth the day before so a different provider (below) performed surgery Doctor #2: Dr. Paul Murphree, was the one to perform the surgery without commenting on me being young, but was not my original provider. No bingo from either doctor, was a quick and easy process.
Kathryn Anger, MD Location: 511 Oakwood Boulevard #301, Round Rock, Texas 78681 Phone: (512) 244-0214. Laparoscopic tubal ligation Age: 27 Marital status: Single Childfree status: 0 children. Dr. Anger is amazing! While she did warn me that younger, childless individuals tend to regret sterilization and that the procedure is permanent, she said that it is ultimately my choice and she would be supportive of my decision. It took about two months from my initial birth control consultation (Sept 10, 2021) meeting to my surgery date (Oct 29, 2021). My employer-provided insurance covered the procedure in full. My only out-of-pocket costs were ~$150 total for the two pre-op office visits and the post-op pain killers. I had the surgery on a Friday and was back at work by Monday.
Dr. Grace Steel Baylor, Scott & White OBGYN clinic Round Rock, Texas, 26, no kids, not in a relationship She said in the state of Texas patients have to be 21 years old but otherwise there aren’t restrictions on the procedure.
San Angelo
Dr. Jenny Wiggins-Smith Shannon Medical Center, 220 East Harris, San Angelo. Texas. Bi-Salp, 33 years old, Single, 0 children. She did briefly mention my age when she approved me, "that I likely know what I want at 33".
San Antonio
Dr. Alexandriah Alas MD 8300 Floyd Curl Dr., 5th Floor - 5A, San Antonio , TX 78229, 210-450-9500. Plus size friendly. Dec. 2022. Bisalp on 24-year-old redditor. I am size 16, and got the surgery with no pushback and no complications.
Dr. Michelle Muldrow, DO, OBGYN, FACOG 19026 Stone Oak Parkway Ste 100, San Antonio, TX, 210-436-1182.Doctor’s statement: “Sterilization via tubal ligation or removal of tubes should always be discussed as an option, if a patient chooses and desires and has been adequately informed of and understands all the risks vs benefits vs alternatives vs expectations. Obviously, each case is uniquely and beautifully different and requires careful and respectful consultation. BUT your desire to remain childfree should ultimately be YOUR choice if we truly want to talk about respecting autonomy.”
Dr. Allison Kellogg, MD OBGYN Women’s Health Texas, San Antonio, 12709 Toepperwein, Suite 309, San Antonio, TX, 78233, (210) 657-4099. Did bisalp on CF woman.
Ritu Dutta, MD. 19026 Stone Oak Pkwy, San Antonio, TX. Respectful of the autonomy of disabled/autistic people. LGBTQ+ friendly. Bilateral Salpingectomy. 31, Married, No kids. We talked about the permanent nature of the procedure (no reversals on bisalp), how I'd need IVF if I ever wanted to have bio-kids, and that my periods would likely become heavier (I previously had Mirena). I mentioned that I had my husband on telephone standby, just in case he had to give his consent (test question) and she told me I was fully capable of deciding what I want to do with my body. She approved me after one ~10-15 minute visit.. I have Tricare Select, total procedure cost was $400 out of pocket
+1 Dr. Dutta. She is respectful of pronouns, didn't ask to see my spouse and didn't mind that I am Hard of Hearing and autistic. She was very funny and informative.
Dr. Ricardo Munoz I'm 32, childfree, and single. I had a bilateral salpingectomy. I would highly recommend it, I told him I wanted one and he asked me if I was sure. I said yes, he said ok that he just wanted to check. And then started explaining the medical details to me. I didn't have to justify my choice to him at all. He was professional and was good at following up when I had a question after surgery. My surgery was scheduled 2 weeks after I had my appointment with him. My insurance covered 80%, I'll end up paying around $2500 and am on a payment plan.
Dr. Nistha Jajal, MD Alamo Womens Obstetrics and Gynecology, 11212 State Hwy 151, Medical Plaza 2, Suite 350, San Antonio, TX 78251, plus other locations in San Antonio. 210-281-5066. JAN 2022. Doctor requested addition to the list. LBGTQ+ friendly. Procedures: tubal ligation, contraception management, hysterectomy “I am an OBGYN in San Antonio, TX and provide tubal ligations to patients who desire permanent sterilization, as well as hysterectomies and other therapies to those who have conditions such as painful periods, heavy periods, prolonged periods, endometriosis, fibroids, and other gynecologic conditions. I have also provided care to members of the queer community, including transgender individuals.”
+1 Dr. Jajal. No bingos. I am 26 years old and I have no kids. She performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me.
Dr. Felipe Garcia-Ghinis. bilateral salpingectomy in early 2020 Age: 34 Childfree Status: no prior pregnancies; willfully childfree Marital Status: Unmarried at the time, but in LTR. On my first visit to this practice, I asked for a tubal. The doctor confirmed I had no prior pregnancies and did not intend to have children in the future. It was not an uncomfortable conversation I do not recall him asking about or mentioning my now-husband. He said he typically recommended Mirena because it is less invasive, but also explained the bilateral salpingectomy (and how it differs from a tubal ligation) and left the decision up to me. When I told him my choice, I met no resistance and I was scheduled for the bisalp within the month.
Dr. Lynn Parente at NE OBGYN, hysterectomy for a 40yo. It is unclear if this doctor is willing to operate on an elective basis or on younger people at this stage.
Dr. Katherine Cornforth. She has performed many kinds of surgeries and she does bilateral salpingectomy (no tubal clamping or anything like that). She also does all other kinds of birth control consultations if that is an area of interest for some people (like IUDs). Insurance wise, you might want to call ahead and check to make sure she takes what you might have or see if she is in your network. I don't know if she does sliding scale payments. I'm in my early 30s & I've never had a child. She understood my fear of pregnancy (even allowing me to have a copper IUD and stay on the pill). She is going to be doing my bi-salp in the next few months. When I first asked her if she needed spousal permission or anything like that she basically was like "heck no" lol. She's very pro- woman and women's choice. Never bingoed me at all. NB this doctor may need members to try a LARC first.
Dr. Orlando Suris, at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital Gyno Office: Women's Health Texas Lincoln Heights (210) 656-3040. He's amazing. Such a sweet beside manner and people at the hospital raved about his skill. I'm 36F, single, no kids, and had mentioned to him briefly before about wanting this done, but made a separate consultation appointment the day after Texas enacted the six week ban. He was immediately willing to get me scheduled, and stopped me when I thought he needed to hear all my reasons. I was so relieved at how easy it was. It cost about $7k total.
Dr. Thomas Rozanski Did my vasectomy at 24. Required two consultations (1 month apart) due to my age and the potential legal liability. Professional, didn't ask for my reasons, clearly explained the risks. Quick procedure.
Dr. Carlos Cardenas - Concierge Medicine (Bilateral Salpingectomy, Tubal) At age 26, I visited Dr. Cardenas to request an IUD but after the conversation turned to my lack of children and deep desire to never bear any, he literally just asked 'well, how about a tubal ligation instead?' For the sake of legal liability Dr. Cardenas scheduled two pre-op visits to ensure no second-thoughts, then preformed the surgery himself via laparoscopy. Most notable: He shut down an intake nurse at the surgical suite mid-bingo and grinned while doing it. 2nd recommendation: I’m a 29, female, who is single. No long-term partner at this time. I had a tubal ligation. Dr. Cardenas is phenomenal. He never questioned my decision and answered any questions I had regarding the procedure. I had one appointment to schedule the surgery, one pre-op appointment, and then I was at the hospital having surgery. I will continue to see him as my OBGYN.
+1 Dr Cardenas did my tubal and endometrial ablation when I was 22 (no kids obviously). It was a wonderful experience and I cannot recommend him enough!
Dr. Karen Hasty - Four Seasons OB/GYN I (female, 31) received a fantastic bilateral salpingectomy.
Dr. Annaliese Kistler - Seven Oaks Women's Center (Bilateral Salpingectomy, Tubal, IUD)
Dr. Jennifer Jacobs - Lone Star OB/GYN I asked about the possibility of sterilization and she was supportive, respectful, and shared tons of helpful information. I was 29 at the time of my visit, so it's possible she does have some age restriction for sterilization, I'm not sure. She has always been very honest and objective with me in the many years I've been seeing her as my GYN.
+1 Dr Jacobs performed bilateral salpingectomy on 25F.
+1 Dr Jacobs, bilateral salpingectomy 28 year old single childfree female. Gave a healthy amount of pushback, just truly wanted to make sure i knew what i wanted, but no issues. didn’t need to list any reasons why i wanted to have it done, just stated that i do not ever want children. from calling to make my first appointment to the actual surgery was about 3 months total.
Dr. Elizabeth Delagarza - the “younger” delagarza. Salpingectomy & hysterectomy both completed Hysterectomy at 32. Was 29 for salpingectomy. Was married when got salpingectomy and now divorced. Vehemently childfree! 100% on board from the start even when married. Did not ask once about my husband. Gave me iud no issue then salpingectomy no issue then hysterectomy no issue. Had consultation and scheduled for surgery within 3 weeks. Salpingectomy was $1200 and hysterectomy $2400. United healthcare insurance.
Dr Ivette Suber - Long Star OB/GYN (Bilateral Salpingectomy) At age 24, I went and asked about having a bilateral salpingectomy, and without bingoing or asking more than a few questions she agreed to set up a surgery date. She did an amazing job with the surgery as well. She did say that 24 is the lowest she would accept though.
+1 Dr. Suber. Dec. 2023. Bisalp on 26-year-old redditor.
Dr. Lisa Ng. 7940 Floyd Curl Drive, Medical Tower II, Suite 900, San Antonio, TX 78229. Bilateral salpingectomy. I visited this doctor as a new patient for my yearly exam and discussed wanting a bilateral salpingectomy. Her website profile notes that she specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. She listened supportively while I explained my reasons and said that my fertility is my choice and that I seemed well informed on what I wanted. She agreed to perform the procedure during that first visit with no bingos, and I had my procedure scheduled before I left the office.
Dr Melodie Zamora, MD, FACOG Innovative Women’s OBGYN, 502 Madison Oak Dr #160, San Antonio Tx 78258, (210) 436-1182. IG @drmelzamora FB. Doctor’s statement: “I am practicing physician who desires to help any woman interested in sterilization or any form of contraceptive, management of reproductive health issues. Please add me to the list of available physicians. I support you all.”
+1 Dr. Zamora. Nov. 2024. Robotic Assisted Hysterectomy (with bilateral salpingectomy) on 34-year-old CF redditor. She is pro-bodily autonomy. Did not matter that I didn’t have kids and didn’t need my spouse’s permission. She did caution hysterectomy wasn’t her first choice for sterilization because of prolapse risks, but because of other health issues she agreed.
Luke Newton, MD, an OBGYN at the UT health San Antonio hospital, zero bingos, entirely supportive, had childfree staff, actually listened to me, took less than 4 weeks from consult to surgery, I was 19F when I got approved for my bisalp and had it when I turned 20 a few weeks later.
Dr. Elizabeth King in San Antonio. I had met her to establish myself with her office after moving back to the city and not having had a doxtoe here. During the appointment, i brought up sterilization and she had me scheduled me for surgery that day (to clarify, I visited in August and on the day of my first visit, she had me down for the surgery in October). She was very professional, very straight forward, and did well explaining what options I had in terms of sterilization.
Dr. Susan Crockett, Virtuosa GYN 12602 Toepperwein Rd #208 San Antonio, TX 78233 210-664-4753 , After 20 years of knowing i didnt want a child, being in crippling (female) pain, and asking constantly for a hysterectomy, one doctor out of all those ive seen (Alabama, New Mexico, Texas) said yes. I was found to have adenomyosis and chronic cervicitis, the only cure being hysterectomy - go figure.
Dr. Keisha Loftin, Bilateral Salpingectomy, 28yo, Single, No Children | No Previous Pregnancies. The first time I (27F at the time) inquired about a sterilization, my doctor asked me to do a 2nd consult so she could go over sterilization options and so she could answer any questions I had. I was booked for my procedure about 1-2 months later (due to scheduling availability – she performs the surgery one day a week). Nov 2024.
Midland
Dr. Aaron B. Stike (vasectomy)
Seguin/New Braunfels
Guadalupe Regional Medical Group - Dr Clint Burrus (Bilateral Salpingectomy, IUD, Tubal Ligation) https://www.grmedgroup.com/obgyn-seguin.html
Sugar Land
John Boon, MD 16651 Southwest Freeway Medical Office Building 1, Suite 310 Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Very friendly with great bedside manner. Answered all of my questions and didn't give me any trouble, only clarified that I knew it was permanent and reversal isn't guaranteed to work. No scalpel vasectomy available. Was free with insurance. Appointments were quick and easy and whole procedure only took about 20 minutes.
Brandi Compton-Joseph. Dr. CJ is amazing and from the day I had my initial well exam to surgery was less than 6 weeks! Dr. CJ also takes Texas Healthy Women’s program so I managed to get mine done 100% covered as well! 28 year old NonBinary here! I recently got my bilateral salpingectomy done by my sweet doctor without any issues! Referred by a friend. Both of us got our tubes fully out.
+1 Dr. Brandi Compton-Joseph located at Lifestyle Medical Group in Sugarland TX. Performed a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy on a 26 yr old female, no kids, no bingos! She only required 2 consultation appointments for documentation purposes to ensure I knew it was permanent. I was scheduled for the next month and the recovery was super easy! She does procedures at Sugarland Methodist or Sugarland Memorial Hermann.
Temple
Dr. Christopher Birkholz, MD and he is located at the Baylor Scott & White Clinic- Temple Professional Plaza II in Temple, Texas. He approved and scheduled my tubal at our very first appointment together!
Dr. Jessica Langsjoen, MD at the Baylor Scott and White Clinic - Temple, 2401 South 31st Street, Temple Texas 76508. 24, single. Various surgical methods offered. Dr. Langsjoen has a busy schedule, but I asked for bisalp and she scheduled it ASAP. She said she's happy to do this surgery for people who want it. She also told me to not to humor anyone who is not respectful of my decision.
Tyler
Dr. James Buchinger (OB-GYN/Surgery) UT-Health 1100 East Lake Street Suite 260 Tyler, Texas 75701 903-590-5700, 32F tubal ligation. I had my surgery July 2024, and everything went wonderful! He even found some endometriosis on my uterus and cleared that off for me. No hassles. Just the standard do you understand this is irreversible, legality question. He also removed my nexplanon while I was out so he wouldn't have to put me through the agony. I would 10/10 recommend Dr. Buchinger in Tyler.
Waco
Dr Hannah Ermon I'm mid 30sf, no kids, no partner, but Dr. Ermon didn't even ask. No bingos, no hoops. Just standard risks of surgery. She was kind, patient, and didn't rush me at all with my questions. I asked if I could share her information which she seemed glad to know this existed, and agreed. Will NOT sterilise below 21, use with caution if below 25. She was absolutely wonderful for me.
Weatherford
Dr. April Mikes D.O. - Ob/Gyn - http://www.weatherfordobgyn.com - Bilateral Lapriscopic Salpingectomy
Webster
Dr. Helen Rhodes in Webster, TX. (Near Houston). I am 32 years old, common law married, and childless. I received a Bisalp. Excellent surgeon. I changed gynos, and at my first visit with her before the exam I discussed getting sterilized. She did ask why (I mentioned being childfree, the lack of options now, and my partner and me being on the same page), and the only thing she did mention was that she couldn't help with period cramps via IUD if I went this route. I was scheduled within a month of my first appointment!
-1 Dr. Helen Rhodes in Webster, TX. The booking was super packed and during the first consultation, she was super nice and very open to me recieving a Bisalp. However, she had me submit my mental health records before she agreed to the surgery, and after months of waiting for the green light, I was denied. She feared I'd have high regret with this surgery later on, which is valid! I'm young, have depression and bpd (couldn't hide it because of my meds) so I completely understand, but I really found it unnecessary to sumbit my mental health records and go through that long process and waste time when they could've just denied me early on. But besides that, she's a wonderful doctor! Her staff was super nice but if you're young like me, I'd say find a different doctor, or don't mention your mental status.
Dr. Sarah Bruce with UTMB., Clear Lake/Webster area of Texas (south of Houston). She has no problem performing these procedures as long as the person is an adult and understands it's permanent. Her only real questions were medical history (screening for general anesthesia) and when would they like to have the procedure performed. She is a younger doctor who is very genuinely nice, friendly, and professional and I believe she would be a great resource for those in her area.
Jihad Harmouche, MD, 905 W. Medical Center Blvd., Ste.406 Webster, TX 77598, Call (281) 332-3507. I'm 20F, single, and I'm now sterilized (Nov 2024) thanks to this amazing doctor. I was able to appoint a consultation real quick and on the day of the consultation he listened to me thoroughly and stated he has done this procedue on many young patents, the lowest being 18. He stated he only has one case of someone regretting getting a Bisalp, so of course, he does the usual warning about it being a permanent procedure, what to expect, how to prepare, etc. On the day of the consultation, I was signed up for surgery right away! Quick and easy.
Wichita Falls
Gradie E. Moore, MD, FACOG- The Women's Clinic, 6 Burnside, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310, 940-723-8151. I had been seeing her for 8 years when I first asked, being on birth control most of the time. The first time I asked on a Tuesday and she said she had openings that same Friday. I still had time left with my Nexplanon and did not take her up on the offer. I asked at my next yearly appointment and we picked the date the same day. No bingos, just pros/cons/risks, standard info. Bilateral salpingectomy.
Dr. James W. Van Riper, DO The Women's Clinic, 6 Burnside, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310, 940-723-8151. Oct 2024. Bisalp on 23-year-old CF redditor. I was able to get a bisalp with no issues. He got me scheduled for surgery within a few weeks of first talking about it with him. He did say “I have a 10 year rule, what you want now may change at 33” but he didn’t fight with my choice. He can be intimidating as he’s not very expressive and is very straight foward.
American Fork
Dr. Tiffany Spencer - Valley OBGYN (Tubal Ligation) Kids weren't even brought up. I asked her about the possibility of getting a tubal ligation once my IUD was up in a year, and she just made sure I wasn't counting on the possibility of having it reversed/knew it was permanent, and also made sure I knew I couldn't be a surrogate for anyone else if I was sterilized.
-1 Dr Spencer, "Today I messaged the clinic she's at (now called Valley Women's Health) and I was told that she does not do sterilizations"
Bountiful
Ryan Empey Bilateral salpingectomy 19, single, pretty sure I'm childfree I'm 19, and he is probably my favorite doctor I've ever seen. His only stipulation is you must be 18, but besides that there were zero bingos, and I have 2 others friends who are getting the procedure from him too! He did remind me there are options in the future if I change my mind later, but that's about it.
+1 Dr Empey, I had a total hysterectomy (removed tubes, uterus, and cervix. Left the ovaries) with Dr Ryan Empey at Lakeview Ob/Gyn in Bountiful Utah. I’m 20 years old, not married, no children, and he didn’t even ask about my status on those two things anyways. He made sure this was all my choice and I knew what I was doing. He laid out every option for me and told me the risks of each, and this is what I chose. He was very helpful getting my insurance on my side as well. The whole team at Lakeview was actually great. I expected some of the nurses to be against him having done this on me and to treat me a bit less good but everyone was great and nobody made any snide remarks!
Bluffdale
Dr. Mitchell Barney at South Valley Women's Health in Bluffdale, Utah., 28F, married, no children, bilateral salpingectomy. Dr. Barney is amazing, did not ask any intrusive questions or say anything to guilt me into not receiving the procedure. Never once asked for my husband's opinion either. He was very kind, professional, and supportive throughout the whole process. Would recommend him to anyone.
Draper
Dr. Carrie Sloan - Loan Peak OBGYN 96 Kimballs Lane, Building 3, Ste 202, Draper, UT 84020. Asked thoughtful questions when I told her we did not want kids and I needed birth control that worked with my health issues. Non-judgmental, seemed unfazed by our decision, and helped me a great deal. Takes several types of insurance.
Logan
Dr. Brynn Schumacher. I am 24, not married. I requested a bilateral salpingectomy. She asked a couple of questions about birth control but ultimately said that it’s my personal decision and she’ll do it if I’m sure. The appointment was very short and easy and I didn’t even have to argue any points other than I’m sure it’s what I want. Unfortunately, I had to cancel the surgery due to my insurance not covering the only hospital she operates in, but had no issues getting the surgery scheduled in the first place.
+1 Dr Schumacher, F[30], no children and married. Dr. Brynn Schumacher did a bi-salpingectomy. My initial appointment was really easy. We talked about doing an ablation too, which she was open to doing as well. Informed about regret and asked about my husband. She did not ask if I had permission from him or anything related—just if he was aware of the procedure. Scheduled surgical appointment same day. Surgery was quick, not a lot of pain, and all involved were very communicative and supportive. Total time from arrival to departing was 4.5 hours. Insurance covered almost everything and we paid about 700. Would absolutely recommend her.
Dr. Kristin Craig, M.D., Bisalpingectomy (plus ablation and edometriosis removal). 33, married, no children Surgeon practices at both Cache Valley Hospital (doc preferred) and Logan Regional Hospital. I had an amazing experience from start to finish. I only ever got the facts from every caregiver that was involved. Not a single person questioned my autonomy or bingo'd me. I wasn't even asked the typical "are you sure you want this?" From the consultation appt to the surgery was about 6 weeks. BCBS insurance covered the bisalp 100% as preventive, and the ablation was covered for dysmenorrhea diagnosis, but required a normal uterine biopsy.
Murray
Dr. Stephanie Henderson in Murray, UT. I have no kids, and she didn’t try to talk me out of it in any way. I went in to my consultation with a binder ready, but didn’t need it. She said it was my choice and as long as I’m sure, she had no problem. Surgery was excellent and she and her entire staff were extremely kind. 24F bilateral salpingectomy.
+1 Dr. Stephanie Henderson, OBGYN, Granger Medical Murray, Utah. 29F, no children, long-term relationship but not married. Bilateral Tubal Ligation. I went in for a consult as a new patient, told her what I wanted and she brought up vasectomy as an option, I let her know I wanted full control of my own body and not rely on a partner. She said “let’s get you scheduled then, you are an adult and can make your own choices”. I could have scheduled 2 weeks out but waited until fall weather. Insurance covered 100% (Cigna). 10/10 recommend.
Amanda Butler - childfree friendly therapist. "I'm also a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of Utah. I'm shifting my practice to focus more on the childfree community, as I feel that this population has been underserved with regard to therapy and mental health. This is my Psychology Today listing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amanda-butler-murray-ut/991222"
Ogden/Layton
[Dr. Kirk Lammi - Ogden Clinic Womens Health Ceneter]https://www.ogdenclinic.com/providers/lammi-kirk). His main office is at the Makay-Dee hospital on Harrison BLV As in the link provided. I saw Dr.Anna Marie Jones in the same office, and she was totally okay with sterlization on anyone over 21. She refered me to Dr. Lammi as my surgeon. They perfer to do a salpingectomy rather than just 'tying tubes' to prevent future problems, they said they cannot do full hystorectomies unless there is a significant problem. Dr. Lammi keeps it real and has to have verbal comfrimation that you do not want kids and then written comfrimation that he explained to you that you will not be able to have children, after that. But they only asked the questions they HAD to, no futher questions and the whole team is happy to help you! I techniqually got a refereal to see him, but I dont think one is needed to see Dr. Jones or any other doctor in the Womans Health clinic.
Dr. Sharon Fillerup - Tanner Clinic (Tubal/Essure) Was referred by my PCP specifically because he knew she was CF. During consultation I told her I wanted to be sterilized--as an unmarried, healthy, 25 year old female. She scheduled me for the VERY NEXT WEEK!! She was only willing to do a tubal w/ Essure coils and declined a Salpingectomy, however. My surgery was ultimately cancelled last minute because the hospital she operates out of (I believe Davis Surgical Center/Hospital?) was out of network for my insurance. Dr. Fillerup has since retired.
Dr. Bryant Johnson - Tanner Clinic 1756 Antelope Drive, Layton, Utah 84041, 801-733-4840. Made an appointment, no referral needed. Said he believes that women are adults, and can make their own decisions! No bingos, no questions asked. I already had a bilateral salplingectomy, he said if I hadn't had one done and only had the ligation, he would have suggested we just remove the tubes. He says his only requirement is that a woman comes in knowing that it's non-reversable and that they are 21. Willing to do salplingectomys and ablations.
+1 Dr Johnston. Dec. 2021. Performed a bisalp surgery on me (21f). He was very professional and I never received any bingos from him. On my first visit with him when I brought up that I was looking to get sterilized he just asked me for my reasonings, said that he was obligated to make sure that I was certain. He said he was obligated to tell me that some women do regret the decision, but that it's not very common, that I am an adult and if I know I want this surgery, he had no problem doing it.
+1 Dr. Bryant Johnson is a patient advocate gynecologist. He only asked me my reason to get sterilized and made sure I knew it was a permanent decision. No bingos. He is willing to sterilize women over 21 via bilateral salpingectomy. I had my consultation 1 week after my 21st birthday in October and my surgery was scheduled December 21, 2021. Some of the rooms at the Tanner clinic are decorated with graphic watercolors of birth, yuck. But I still recommend Dr. Bryant Johnson.
+1 Dr Johnston, I'm 22, a college student, and unmarried, but Dr. Johnson was so accepting and understanding. His exact words were along the lines of, "I can do it, so long as you're 100% certain." I was, so he did it! 1 month from consult to surgery for OP.
Orem
Dr. Malcom C Masteller - Orem Parkway Clinic (Vasectomy) He verified that I don't want kids and that was it, one the nurses that assisted in the procedure was even CF as well. Got me in for the procedure very quickly and without hassle.
Dr. Luke Wendt at Summit OBGYN in Orem, UT (previously at Revere Health, Pleasant Grove), I am a 26 year old child free single woman. Bisalp completed on May 2024. It took 1 month from consultation to surgery. Everything was 100% covered by the ACA. Dr. Wendt didn’t ever try to convince me out of the procedure, he asked me what questions I had for him and after answering all my questions we just scheduled the appointment. He made me feel listened to and I had full confidence in him and his team. The surgery went well and there were no complications.
+1 Dr. Luke Wendt Bilateral Salpingectomy, 26, single for 2+ years, never had any desire to have children. I had a copper IUD and nexplanon implanted in summer 2022 by PP and saw Dr Wendt summer 2024. When I was done laying out the reasons I needed sterilization, the only question he asked was "if there was no nothing holding you back, would you want kids then?" When I responded with "No." He immediately grabbed the necessary paperwork for me to sign for sterilization. He and his office were very kind, understanding people who treated me with the utmost respect. I couldn't recommend him more.
Provo
Dr. Stewart T. Landau - Utah Valley Urology(Vasectomy) Didn't bat an eye when I said I didn't want kids. First visit consult, booked appointment for procedure at the end.
Riverton
Dr. Tina Goldsmith-Hedin. I'm 25, no children, married (but I don't think it mattered). Was able to speak to Tina for a quick referral to her surgeon, Dr. Wray. Her only objection was that the IUD is highly effective and it would be an easier surgery for my husband to get. But after we explained that I'm certain I never want children and it would bring me peace of mind, we were full steam ahead. The whole medical team supported my decision and I had a great experience.
Dr. David Matthews, Hysterectomy 21F, single, no children Reminded me that the procedure was permanent, but also mentioned he has done multiple sterilizations on women my age, and was happy to do it since I was educated and thorough on what I wanted and why.
Saint George
Southwest Urology, (Its located in the Intermountain State Hospital) M(26) Got snipped 5/23/2019 and doc said he had a 19 yr guy do the same. Asked the questions "you know this is permanent?, what if your perfect future wife wants kids? I replied I understand its permanent. And my perfect wife wont want kids. He laughed and said that's exactly what i would say. Good provider with no issues.
Dr. Jeff Rogers. Double salpingectomy, 25 year old female, married and childfree. Dr. Rogers was nothing short of amazing. He asked if I was married, but never spoke to my husband about the procedure. He initially spoke with me on the phone in a short 6 minute conversation and agreed to do the surgery then. He said studies show that women who are under the age of 30, married, and have no children are more at risk of regretting sterilization. I told him that wasn't what I'd read in my studies. He said it seemed like I had done my research and that if it was what I truly wanted that he would help me as he believed that I was the keeper of my own destiny.
Salt Lake City
Michelanne Shields,MD University of Utah Hospital Department of OB/GYN, 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, 801-213-9500. March 2023. Bisalp on 36-year-old redditor. She has been nothing but supportive through this whole process. Definitely an ally.
Dr. Sean Edmunds, located in Salt Lake City, UT. Procedure: bilateral salpingectomy My info: 24 years old, single, childfree. Everyone was very friendly and there weren't any major wait times. One semi bingo, the doctor opened the consult that it may be regretted by those under 35. I confirmed I'd done my research and this is what I wanted (those exact words) and that was all he needed. He never tried to persuade me to not go forward with it and confirmed he's had lots of patients come to him after being rejected by other doctors. Surgery was scheduled for two weeks later, would have been the next week but he was already fully booked for then.
Dr Rixt Luikenaar - Received bisalp and uterine ablation at age 26, single, no children. Dr was very open and explained multiple permanent surgical solutions, mentioned being completely fine performing sterilization for anyone 18+. Very firm on “your body your choice”. No issues whatsoever, excellent friendly staff. I was given a choice of hospitals for the procedure, LDS and otherwise, for better insurance coverage. Booked surgery during first visit, needed ultrasound and signed acknowledgement I understood permanence. Surgery completed, billed out about $20k, after insurance total out of pocket cost about $1k. Doc also removed keloid scarring from prev surgery and endometriosis found during procedure at no cost.
Dr. Caleb Hopwood, M.D., OB/GYN - Sugar House Health Center Bilateral Salpingectomy on 24yo. I asked for the bisalp specifically and he said he preferred it over a tubal. He was very understanding and repectful and never questioned my reasoning. Surgery scheduled a little over a month from consult.
+1 Dr. Hopwood, Bisalp on 31F, Nov 2022. Everything was easy. I was approved immediately as a brand new patient with zero pushback. It was a 15 min visit with just a discussion of it being permanent and having to talk statistics, but basically I went in and said, "I want to be sterilized" and Dr Hopwood said, "great we'll get it scheduled whenever you want". I can't say enough good things about Dr. Hopwood and the entire team that took care of me.
Dr. Michael Mangelson - Intermountain Health Care - Urology (Vasectomy) Scheduled the surgery, no questions asked. Didn't inquire about kids until I was already prepped to go and seemed unfazed by my decision. 385-282-2500
Dr. Andrea Smith - SL Regional Medical Center - OB/GYN - (Tubal at 35) Never questioned my resolve.
Dr. Susan Horvath - Millcreek Women's Center, St. Mark's Hospital - Ob/Gyn Performed my partial hysterectomy when I was 28. Also discussed the idea of endometrial ablasion with her during the first appointment.
Dr. Camille Collett, M.D. - St. Mark's Hospital and Planned Parenthood West Valley City - Family Practice - Vasectomy Asked me and my partner (mid twenties) if we had/wanted children and was fine when we said no to both.
Dr. Jennifer Kinghorn - Millcreek Women's Center. St. Mark's Women's Pavilion, 1140 East 3900 South, Suite 410, Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 Telephone: 801-262-8666. Essure implants.
Dr Elizabeth Graul - Phase 2 Center for Women's Health 348 East 4500 South, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 Telephone: (801) 262-9800
Dr. Stephen Voss M.D.- St. Marks Women's Center 1200 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84124 Telephone: (801) 268-7111 For Bilateral Salpingectomy. Did not hassle me. No condescension. Zero bingos! Made an appointment right away. I'm 23.
Dr. John E Thomas, PA-C - University of Utah - Urology (801-213-2700) 50 N Medical Dr Urology and Pelvic Care Clinic, Ste 3A 100. - Consult for Vasectomy at age 23. Listened to his patient respectfully and was nonjudgemental and respectful, asked the routine required questions of "making sure this is the procedure I wanted to have". Did not perform the procedure himself, but provided a surgery date to be performed by an available urologist within 1 month of the consult.
Dr. Brandon L. Reynolds, D.O., OB.GYN 5126 West Daybreak Parkway, South Jordan, UT 84009 (and other locations). 801-213-4500 Performing a salpingectomy on a 21 year old woman.
+1 Dr Reynolds, I’m F32, no kids. No bingos, “it’s your body, it’s your choice,” mentioned seeing a lot of childfree patients seeking bisalp for permanent BC since the Dobbs decision. Provided the required info for informed consent but no attempts to change my mind. 10/10 would recommend.
Dr. Kevin Jensen OBGYN St. Mark's OBGYN, 1140 East 3900 South Ste 400, Salt Lake City, UT 8412, 4801-268-6811. Salpingectomy on 33 year old female.
+1 Dr Jensen. Aug. 2024. Hysterectomy and bisalp on 21-year-old redditor due to very heavy periods. I told the doctor that I've contemplated sex change (from female to male) due to my periods.
Dr. Melanie Harker OBGYN - University of Utah Hospital Performed bilateral salpingectomy on 27 year old female who is not married and has no kids. Listened respectfully, not condescending, no bingoes.
+1 Dr Harker, completed a full bilateral salpingectomy on 29 year old single woman with no kids. Took a bit to get the consultation as she was pretty booked at the time. Does take BCBS insurance. No bingoes. Consultation was straight forward, her staff friendly and inviting.
+1 Dr. Harker. Nov. 2024. Bisalp on 27-year-old redditor. She advised of all the risks of the bilateral salpingectomy and said "it's your body, so you get to decide what you want to do with it". Listened and was very respectful, no bingoes and the staff was all really nice.
Dr. Erica Faircloth. I am 23F single & no kids- during consultation she asked if I had considered other long-term birth control methods (IUD, implant, etc.) but ultimately she was 100% down to schedule the bi-salp as long as I didn't have any doubt about my decision. My insurance didn't cover a bi-salp, so she worked with me and removed most of the tubes and cauterized them so it could still be billed as a tubal ligation. No bingos, just wanted to make sure I was informed about options available. Told me to call her office if my insurance tried to give me any trouble. Great experience.
Shannon L. Tilly, MD Laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy. 32f, married, Childfree (Husband has a vasectomy) Visited this professional for years for IUDs and other forms of birth control. I asked for a bisalp, same week was contacted for scheduling for surgery within a month. Absolutely no bingos, no push back, just a professional helping solve a problem. It is unclear yet whether this doctor will go straight to sterilisation for a new patient.
Dr. Bryant Brown, MD. Tubal Ligation (with cauterization). 26, unmarried. Dr. Brown was wonderful the entire process, just asked me a few questions about if I was sure if this was the choice for me. Told me that "he doesn't necessarily like to perform tubal ligations on women my age but also doesn't feel like it's his choice to make." Be prepared for bingoes with this doctor and likely won't be supportive for under 25's.
Dr Michael Mangelson, I (27M) got a vasectomy through Michael earlier this year (I was engaged at the time), the operation was easy and beyond a quick double check that I understood the procedure there was no hint of bingo'ing. Would recommend.
Dr. Amanda Cleveland - Salt Lake City, Utah, practice is at Avenues Women's clinic, surgery was done at LDS Hospital. Performed bilateral salpingectomy & hymenectomy on single, childless 22F. No bingos, just made sure I knew the risks and (slim) possibility of regret. I had one appointment with her to discuss options and we scheduled surgery soon after that first visit, for a total of 2.5 months wait after initial appointment. Total surgery time was about 1.5 hours, done laparoscopically.
Dr Jennifer Eggebroten, Salt Lake City UT, unfazed by my desire to never have kids. Went over all options, explained risks and statistics, said if I want to book a surgery just say the word. Has performed quite a few sterilizations and knows many of them were politically driven. Very open and kind.
Lehi
Dr. Robert Aagard of Valley OBGYN. 3000 North Triumph Blvd., Suite 210 Lehi, Utah 84043. 801.756.9635. I had a bilateral salpingectomy on April 17th. He also works in American Fork and Provo. He was amazing, asked me if I knew it was permanent once and then was on board with whatever type of sterilization I wanted - happy to do it, super supportive! **Another user: I also saw Dr. Aagard for my bilateral salpingectomy (25F). He was completely willing to do the surgery from the moment he walked in the door. Fantastic experience from consultation to post-op. I saw him at the Valley office in American Fork; he does work at multiple locations.
Spanish Fork
Dr. T.J. Morris of Utah Urology LLC - 415 N Main St, Spanish Fork, Utah, 84660, (801) 609-4476- Got a vasectomy at 21 with no resistance. After giving him firm reasons to justify my decision, he agreed he would do it. Excellent procedure, quick recovery, and a very nice man. We actually had a conversation during the procedure itself.
+1 Dr TJ Morris, I was able to get a vasectomy. I'm 20, single with no kids. His only requirements for men under 35 or less than 3 kids is to have a separate consultation appointment and wait 1 week after the consultation to have your procedure done
+1 Dr. T.J. Morris, Vasectomy, Mid-30s, Single, not in a relationship, childfree. I (mid-30s) had a no-needle, no-scalpel vasectomy. He was professional and only asked if I understood the procedure and that it is permanent. No bingos, at all. I was able to do the consult and procedure the same day. The procedure itself wasn't bad. I opted to use their nitrous system. Two quick pops but I did feel the first snip. Dr. Morris used a second injection of anesthetic before snipping the other side without pain. Cost was $815 with insurance (although my insurance paid nothing).
Sandy
Russell Smith, MD Alta View Hospital Women’s Center 9600 South 1300 East, Suite #230, Building #4 Sandy, Utah 84094. Tubal Ligation. 31, married, no kids. Dr. Smith scheduled me for sterilization within 2 minutes of discussing it and meeting him for the first time. Mentioned if I was 21 he might ask more questions, but at 30, "your body, your choice." Never asked about my husband's opinion. Asked minimal questions, answered my questions eagerly, listed relevant information (risks, what to expect). Willing to do salpingectomy and ablations. Also, this office gives nice drugs for IUDs to make the process as painless as possible "We just think, the experience is better when it's less painful." Entire process was respectful, easy, quick, and pleasant. Insurance: Select Health. Cost: 0$
Nathan J. Kmetzsch, DO, Intermountain health Alta view hospital, 9660 S 1300 E Sandy Utah 84094, 801-501-2135. 27F, bilateral salpingectomy June 2024. Admittedly, I had never seen a gyno before, so my first one just happened to be to ask about getting a bisalp done. I was expecting to be turned down, bingoed, having to search doctor after doctor…but no! This guy was so chill and amazing. Within 15 minutes, papers for the procedure had been signed.
Springville
Dr. Jeff Nance of Valley OBGYN, 801-489-0111, 672 W 400 S #100 Springville, UT. Dr. Nance was extremely kind and respectful., I couldn't have hoped for a better experience. He asked a few standard questions with no hint of judgment and went on to vocalize his full support of my choice. When discussing options for permanent sterilization, he recommended a salpingectomy over a tubal ligation, stating,"I wouldn't want the small risk of pregnancy in the back of your mind, preventing you from fully enjoying your sexual experiences. So, I recommend a salpingectomy to give you the peace of mind that will allow you your full sexual freedom." When I complimented him on his support in comparison to the horror stories I've heard, he said he only ever questions people further when they use the term "I think I want" in reference to sterilization. NB this doctor has a receptionist/scheduler who is anti-childfree and will refuse to schedule you. Thus we recommend being vague about sterilisation with the scheduler, instead asking for longer term contraception to get an appointment with the doctor, where you can then specify that you wish to be sterilised.
West Valley City
Dr Gayle Stewart. She’s been my GYN for over a decade. She doesn’t do the surgeries any more but set it all up. Actual doctor who did the surgery was Dr Lindsay Lawrence. Procedure: bilateral salpingectomy (laparoscopic) My age: 32 Marital status: single Child-free. Did ask about if I was sure, what if I meet someone who really wants kids, etc. but I felt like all of her questions were just normal discussion about what it would entail and to ensure I HAD thought it through, since it was just after Roe v Wade got overturned and we had never discussed permanent birth control before. Once she realized I had thought it through and was serious, she walked me through all my options and I had the surgery a month later (no follow up appointments needed; waiting time was just based on when I could get in).
Brattleboro
Dr. Ellen Garvey - Brattleboro Ob/Gyn, (802) 251-9965—salpingectomy at 27. Usual method of sterilization is tubal ligation with Filshie clips, but I was counseled on various options. Prudent, thoughtful, nonjudgemental.
Burlington
Dr. Lauren MacAFee at the UVM medical center in Burlington, Vermont. I don’t have any preexisting conditions that would lead to this being “medically necessary.” Rather, it’s entirely just personal preference and choice. Super helpful/communicative and also generally a warm/kind person. Would recommend her to everyone. She’s known around here specifically for being willing to sterilize younger patients. I was recommended to her by my usual gyno with this testimony. :)
Dr. Jane Connelly, Dr. Jessica Sisto, Dr. Julie Thompson and Dr. Kym Boyman. 1775 Williston Road | Suite 110 | South Burlington, VT 05403 Toll-free (877) MYVTGYN (698-8496) Bilateral salpingectomy. "We are also very LGBTQ friendly and create a safe space for our trans/NB patients seeking care." Doctor is body-positive.
+1 Dr. Connelly. I'm fat, and I used Dr. Jane Connelly. She was all around excellent and my weight was never an issue.
+1 for Vermont Gynecology! I'm 25, never married and no children, and I had a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy August 2024. Dr. Thompson was very kind, accepting and professional. She did counsel me on other birth control options and emphasized the permanence of a bisalp at my initial consult, but no bingos and she honored my decision. She also did a pap smear at my request while I was under anesthesia.
+1 Julie Thompson, VT Gynecology, Julie was amazing. I had a consult in May 2024, with zero referral from a PCP, for a hysterectomy. It was approved SAME DAY by her and all preop screening needed was done that day. She said it'd be before the end of the year, and sure enough it was! My complete hysterectomy, sparing only the ovaries, was completed in September. Zero pushback from Dr. Thompson, very kind woman who didn't push at all about children & simply listened to my concerns and took care of them.
+1 Dr. Julie Thompson of VT Gynecology performed my bisalp this morning, and removed my Nexplanon while I was under (Dec 2024). She found endometriosis and removed what she could, but will speak further with me about options at my follow-up appt next month. I am 28 years old. Though she thoroughly went over the risks with me, there were zero bingos, and she was incredibly positive about the procedure. Surgery was performed less than 2 months after my initial consultation. I cannot recommend her more!
Doctor Alexandra C Fenton, as well as her general office as pro sterilization. Doctor Fenton performed a full bilateral salpingectomy on me, 24yo, at the UVM hospital in burlington, vermont (full address is main campus, main pavillion, 111 colchester ave, in burlington vermont, 05401). Dr fenton and her entire team in womans health fully believed me and in my choice and offered to schedule the surgery asap. i waited maybe a month for the first appointment, and another 3.5/4 months for the procedure. they also offered to do a papsmear/nexplanon removal and exam while under anesthesia.
Essex Jct
Dr. Maria Carracino -- Champlain Og/Gyn http://www.champlainobgyn.com/ (802) 879-1802 -- Will soon be getting a tubal at 27! Dr. Caraccino was very accepting of cf choices; she educated me in various long-term and permanent bc methods; and ultimately fully supported my decision to take the path of a tubal.
Hartford/Lebanon
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center OB/GYN Department (http://www.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/obgyn.html) Tubal ligation, IUDs, Essure, etc. Very professional, open-minded and helpful staff.
Middlebury
Dr. Anna Benvenuto is very pro reproductive freedom. I had recently moved to the area and at my first appointment she approved me for a bisalp and got my scheduled before I left. No questions, no referrals, didn't even contact my previous doctor. She said I knew myself best and that was that. Bisalp was completed within a month.
Rutland
Ananda KN Boyer, MD, Bilateral Salpingectomy, I’m 30 years old, never married and no children (The doctor who referred me stated that this hospital will do the procedure for 21+). I had a great experience with Ananda, she was extremely informative, she asked me basic questions of the the why and was non-judgmental. She went over the procedure with me during multiple appointments and I felt very comfortable. On the day of my procedure all of the nurses that set me up were extremely friendly and welcoming. My first appointment with her was mid-July of this year and the procedure was done mid-September.