Ames
Dr Emily Zoulek DO. Medical Arts Building Office, 1015 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, 515-239-4414. Bisalp on 22-year-old CF redditor, Sept 2022. At the consult months before, she walked in, sat down and said "tell me your story". No pushback aside from confirming I understand the permanence of the procedure. Very kind and concise. At the end of consultation she said "whenever you are ready to have your surgery just give me a call". She found endo in my surgery, so she gave treatment options INCLUDING a hysterectomy if I so wished, saying: "plenty of people in their 20s have hysterectomies and are just fine" She respected that I wasn't quite ready for that and will work with me on other options as I progress without hormonal contraceptives. Very patient-led.
+1 Dr Emily Zoulek DO Medical Arts Building Office, 1015 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, 515-239-4414. Hysterectomy on a 22 year old ChildFree unmarried redditor February 2024. I found Dr. Zoulek by using this subreddit. I’m so grateful for finding her because during the consultation she asked what my goal was and I told her in the perfect situation I would want a hysterectomy and she said, “Well that situation is now, so lets talk about it.” Originally my consult was for a bisalp, but after letting her know I wanted the hysterectomy she was completely on board with talking about that instead of pushing me to go with the bisalp. She never once made me feel as though I wasn’t capable of making a big decision like this for myself, because in her eyes I’m an adult who has complete body autonomy. The surgery was at Mary Greeley and went well. The hysterectomy helped to uncover endo that was hidden without the hysterectomy. BSBC CareFirst Insurance has gone through and in total my surgery went from costing $20K to me owing just over 1.7K out of pocket. This is without Hospital Medical Assistance, thus I could end up owing less. Otherwise there were no hiccups and everything went better than I could have imagined.
Dr. Darryl Johnson Procedures: bilateral salpingectomy April 2024 Age: 34, married, childfree. My midwife recommended a bisalp and helped set up the consult with Dr. Johnson. He was very thorough and professional in the consult and scheduled the surgery for his earliest available appointment, just over a month out from consult. Surgery day was a breeze, and he was very reassuring and supportive. At the two-week post-op appointment, he went over pictures with me & discussed the findings, including two small areas of endometriosis. Highly recommend.
+1 Dr. Darryl Johnson I’m 24F, childfree, and had a consultation at the McFarland Clinic Medical Arts Building. He didn’t question why I wanted the surgery even once - as soon as he walked in, we made a bit of small talk, then he clarified the procedure I wanted (bisalp) and just jumped right into explaining how it worked and the timeline needed for the paperwork etc. I had a surgery date before I walked out of the office! I just had my surgery 10/7, everything went really smoothly, and I’m now permanently childfree!
Boone
Dr. Tracey McIntyre, DO, FACOOG. Bilateral Salpingectomy, 32, in a long term relationship, never been pregnant. I was referred to her by my doctor in a different city, I waited about a month to get in to see her. I told her that I wanted to be sterilized and she immediately suggested the bisalp, absolutely no bingos. She scheduled my surgery 30 days after this. All of my visits, the surgery, and the follow-ups were covered by my insurance. She performed the surgery herself and repaired a ruptured ovarian cyst while she was in there. The only red flag from her was sharing with me that a 20 year old patient had asked for the same procedure, and she had refused it due to a lack of any sexual partners or a previous relationship. She told me she quickly agreed to do my surgery no questions asked due to my age, so YMMV.
Cedar Rapids
Dr. Esgar Guarin. Vasectomy. 222 Edgewood Rd NW Suite 203-I, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
+1 Dr. Guarín (Cedar Rapids, IA). He knows about being childfree and let me know that it is none of his business to tell people what they can and cannot do about their reproduction and he was extremely supportive of my decision! The procedure went very well and he never made me feel like I was making the wrong decision. If anything, he helped me feel like I was making the correct one, which was nice considering I don’t know many people that supported my decision to have this done. Also he was more than willing to operate on me, a 21 year old.
Dr. Scott Bemus, OB-GYN Associates, Cedar Rapids, IA, https://www.ob-gynassoc.com/. Bilateral Salpingectomy I am 26F, unmarried with no children and choosing to be childfree. I did not experience any bingos as an overweight 20something unmarried woman, although Dr. Bemus said during my consultation: "Ten years ago I may have asked a bunch of questions, but you seem sure and it's a common procedure nowadays. If you change your mind, and I'm not saying you will, there's always IVF." Overall, he was very friendly, answered my questions and didn't make me defend my decision. He did initially refer to the procedure as Tubal Ligation, even though I have confirmed it will be a bisalp (I was fine with either).
Clinton
Dr. Marybeth Anderson, M.D. Obstetrics and Gynecology (Tubal Ligation/Essure), 915 13th Ave N, Clinton, IA 52732, (563) 243-2511
Clive/Waukee
Dr. Matthew Brown - at UnityPoint Clinic OB/GYN - Clive/Waukee - 515-263-9107. Laparoscopic Bi-Salp was completed 2023 at the Surgery Center of Des Moines - West. Consultation at 23F, procedure at 24F - Unmarried (with partner of 3 years) - No children, choosing to be childfree. I had initially gone into the consultation locked and loaded to defend my decision. To my surprise, Dr. Brown simply explained the procedure, its associated risks, and what I could expect, without pressuring me or questioning my decision. Notably, he didn't inquire about my marital or childfree status, displaying utmost professionalism and kindness. The surgical team was equally efficient in promptly scheduling the procedure. My insurance (BlueCross BlueShield) fully covered both the consultation and surgery. On the day of the surgery, Dr. Brown and his entire team were incredibly supportive, especially since it was my first major surgery. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Brown and his team to anyone in need of their services.
+1 Dr. Brown in Waukee/West Des Moines IA. I’m 22 and the only thing he asked is if I was sure and then directed me to his assistant to set a surgery date. I also wanted to add that my general physician Dr. Glasgow in Johnston IA was very supportive and even wrote down Dr. Brown to recommend to her other patients if needed. August 2024.
Council Bluffs
Dr Tana Perry, Bilateral Salpingectomy(Removal of the fallopian tubes), 32yo.
Dr Maureen Boyle, MD OB/GYN. 808 E Pierce St, Council Bluffs. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I’m an Ob-Gyn who believes in your right to control your reproductive wishes."
Davenport
Dr. Andrew Lightfoot, M.D., Urological Associates, PC - Vasectomy. Address: 3319 Spring St Suite 202, Davenport, IA 52807 Phone:(563) 359-1641
Timothy Kresowik, MD Main Office Spring Medical Park 3319 Spring St. Suite 202 Davenport, IA 52807 Phone: 563.359.1641 Toll Free: 800.456.0407 Fax: 563.359.9492 He completed a vasectomy on me. I am a 26 year old male, married with no children. Dr. Kresowik was extremely professional and did not ask any bingos. He works for the same practice as Dr. Andrew Lightfoot, who is also on the list of childfree friendly doctors. When I went in for a consultation, he simply explained the procedure, the risks involved, and what to expect. He didn't even ask me if I was sure if this is what I wanted. He only suggested freezing sperm if I was worried about changing my mind, and that was the closest thing regarding any potential regret. He simply stated the risks and said he would schedule me.
Dr. Clare Bevin Harney, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology - Tubal Ligation/Essure. Address: 510 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA 52803. Phone: (563) 355-1000
Dr. Brianna Barclay gave me a hysterectomy last month. I have never had children. My husband didn't attend either of the pre op appointments. She never once asked if I was sure and her nurses were also amazing. Not only am I finally free from years of horrific periods, I am guaranteed to be child free.
+1 Dr. Barclay. Bisalp on 37-year-old redditor, Nov 2022. The doctor was wonderful.
+1 Dr. Brianna Barclay at The Group in Davenport, IA is absolutely wonderful. I originally went in to get a bisalp, which she agreed to without any pushback, just the standard making sure I know the risks and said if I was sure she was too, which surprised me as she had children and I always figured doctors with kids would be more hesitant to help with this. Couple weeks before my surgery my period attempted to kill me, losing 1.5 liters of blood over 3 days. I suggested maybe changing direction to a hysterectomy after that, as I was so traumatized from losing so much so fast and well, it's not like I'd be using it anyway! She right away said she'd contact the hospital to see if she could get me in for that instead on my original date, and if not that she'd reschedule. She got me in on my original scheduled date, and everyone on her team took amazing care of me. Absolutely zero pushback, just wanted the best for me. I'd recommend anyone to her.
Jana Van Rybroek and Briana R. Barclay, Barclay was my initial doctor and we scheduled my bilateral salpingectomy, but she did not do the procedure due to her being called away to a child birth. Jana Van Rybroek met with me instead and we scheduled to do it sooner than Barclay would have been available. I faced no opposition from either women which was really surprising because I am 22F with 0 kids. I got the surgery done in May 2022.
Des Moines
Dr Paul Gisi UnityPoint Clinic OB/GYN - Methodist Plaza, 1212 Pleasant Street, Suite 405, Des Moines, IA 50309, 515-241-4000. Bisalp on 25-year-old redditor. This doctor will not sterilize women under 25. I explained that I had researched the surgery and knew which option I wanted, and stressed a lifelong history of not wanting kids. The doctor stated he usually works with women in the 28 to 30+ range, and because I was so young I had my initial appointment where surgery was scheduled, and I had a followup about a week before the surgery so he could confirm I hadn't changed my mind. I didn't mind it, overall it was incredibly easy to get done. I was prepared for a fight and he definitely did not give me one.
Lindsey Jenkins, MD., this gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I would like to join the list of doctors willing to offering sterilization to patients who have not had children. I am an OBGYN in private practice in Des Moines, IA. I offer tubal ligations. My practice accepts all insurance including Medicaid. Thank you."
Dr. Sarah Massey, West Des Moines OBGYN, Des Moines, IA. Tubal Ligation. I'm 26, engaged, no kids. I told her my decision years ago, and ultimately she agreed but wanted to wait until I was 25, which was fine to me. I scheduled my appointment after the Supreme Court draft leaked and was one week post-op when they released the final decision June 24th. She has never questioned my decision, and was supportive from the beginning. My insurance has covered everything so far. Procedure was at Surgery Center of Des Moines.
+1 Dr Massey, I am 24, unmarried, with no children. She was totally on board with tying my tubes and didn’t ask patronizing questions or attempt to talk me out of my decision in any way.
Dr. Fawad Zafar, M.D., LakeView Urology (Vasectomy)
Dr. Erin Lehman, M.D., Unity Point Health Clinic Lakeview - OBGYN: tubals, bisalps, IUDs, etc
Dr Larry Lindell. 1801 Hickman Rd Des Moines, Iowa 50314 515-282-2213. I am a married childfree 36 year old woman that just had a tubal scalpendectomy and endometrial ablation in August. Doctor did not bingo me in any way and only asked one time, to verify that I understand, that the procedure was permanent and non-reversable. I did bring my husband to the appointment to avoid any bingos, but the doctor did not ask my husband for permission in any way, just asked if he had any questions about the procedure and what to expect while taking care of me post op. Very professional. I did not need to plead my case in any way, just stated what I wanted and that my goal was to be sterilized, and he immediately got on board. Did not ask of I wanted to try a different birth control or anything.
Anne Sayre, MD Unity Point Clinic OB/GYN Lakeview 6000 university avenue West Des Moines, Iowa 50266 515-241-2200. Dr. Sayer approved my bisalpingectomy without bingos. She believes in body autonomy and immediately scheduled me. I am 29, single, no kids, never married. Birth Control was hard on my body & I know I don’t want kids. I told her that and she said okay, let’s do this.
+1 Dr Bedia, I (f,25) had a bilateral salpingectomy a little over a month ago in Des Moines, Iowa! My doctor was amazing and didn’t bingo me a single time just explicitly went over consequences/side effects. The clinic was Unity Point Health Clinic OBGYN Lakeview West Des Moines, Iowa and my surgeon was Dr. Bedia. Also I was still 24 when I had the surgery preformed!
+1 Dr Bedia, but he will only perform Bisalp or Tubals. I am a 22F without children and he was willing to do the procedure. He DID however bingo me about not having caregivers when I am elderly and was very adamant that I could change my mind at every appointment including when I was climbing on his table in the OR. The experience was not negative, but people pursuing care with Dr bedia should be adamant about their choice.
Jennifer Schuchmann MD with OBGYN Associates of Des Moines, in Des Moines, Iowa. She just confirmed I knew it was permanent and could not be reversed, then just ran through the typical “this is a medical procedure and comes with these risks”. She was always direct with facts and was upfront with she believes women should be the ones making these decisions for themselves and she will do everything to support that.
Dr. Amy Bingaman, Des Moines, Iowa, I was 20 when I got my bisalp. Dr. Bingaman and her team were absolutely wonderful. No bingoes, no nonsense, and went over all my options. They only offered an IUD after I mentioned wanting some period prevention. Scheduling the procedure was super easy, and at the follow-up I got a paper confirming my tubes were gone.
Dubuque
Dr. Curtis Page Dubuque Obstetrics-Gynecology 1500 Delhi St # 3100, Dubuque, IA 52001 (563) 557-5959 : does sterilization for women without much trouble. Of course they do have to educate before they agree but it was one office visit and I'm already scheduled.
Sarah HIRSCH, and I primarily practice in Dubuque, Iowa in a private practice known as Dubuque OBGYN. I would be happy to provide sterilization to any person (regardless of marital status and/or childbearing status). Obviously, we need to meet and make sure the procedure is safe for you and you have been appropriately counseled about all your options for bodily autonomy. Welcoming to those of all backgrounds and all parts of the LGBTQ+ community.
Fort Dodge
Dr. Ilene Olson - UnityPoint Clinic. Sterilized a 25 year old woman with no children. No remarks or questioning the decision whatsoever, just a one month mandatory waiting period to think it over.
Grinnell
Elizabeth Tigges, DO, FACOG UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, 202 4th Avenue, AMAB, Floor 3, Suite 300, Grinnell, IA 50112, 641-236-2905. Bisalp on 32-year-oldCF redditor. Warning! Doctor is inconsistent and can be unprofessional. Approach only with all your reasoning and facts prepared. She summarily refused to sterilize a 32-year-old without any knowledge other than the person had no children, and only agreed after extensive education by the patient.
At first things did not go well. The doctor came in, immediately exclaiming she wouldn't tie my tubes. I might find a doctor who will, but it's unnecessary as a vasectomy is considered more effective, so unless I'm having sex with someone else.... Where I live there's no access to safe abortion. So I explained that after roe v wade was overturned I'm terrified of being raped and impregnated. I start to go into my whole speech of also what if my spouse dies before I go into menopause and.... Where I live there's no access to safe abortion.
My doctor immediately agrees that she understands that reasoning and will do that for me. She then goes on to say she forgets people are afraid of being raped because she figures she'd kill someone if they tried, but honestly has no upper body strength so it would probably be futile. And then goes on that she understands bad things can happen, she doesn't go to bars or out at night but really that doesn't matter, it was just so strange the way she rambled on about it. The procedure went great and my doctor, after the rough start, has been completely professional and respectful. Even took extra photos of the procedure and explained them in my post op. Had no problem prescribing pain meds and even anxiety meds.
Iowa City
Dr. Moshe Wald, MD 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, 319-356-2421. Nov 2024. Vasectomy on 30-year-old CF redditor. He was professional and mostly just wanted to ensure I understood side effects and risks before scheduling me. I don't remember if he even asked if I had kids.
Abbey Hardy-Fairbanks, MD, UIHC - Tubal Ligation/Essure
Rachel Mejia, DO, UIHC - Total Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingectomy
[Keely Ulmer, MD, UIHC](uihc.org/keely-k-ulmer) - bilateral salpingectomy. Keely was friendly and receptive for bilateral on an overweight, single 25f with no kids; on my very first visit, she said she would perform the surgery whenever I was comfortable with no additional wait period, no bingos. I also suggest Dr. Grace Breuer at UIHC Family Medicine, who clearly stated she would be my ally and referred me to Keely.
Noelle C. Bowdler, MD, UIHC - bilateral salpingectomy. Preformed the procedure with no bingos on single 26F with no kids. Friendly. NB may not be taking new patients at this time.
Dr Kelly Ferroni, Iowa City, Iowa Bilateral salpingectomy on 26F, not married, no kids. No push for IUD or other birth control methods. No bingos, no wait period (OR was booked, and just had to wait for open scheduling). Polite, friendly, no nonsense. She was pregnant herself when she performed the operation.
+1 Dr. Ferroni. June 2024. Bisalp on 24-year-old redditor. She was incredible. the only question she really asked was why I wanted it done, no bingos. She said she understood especially with the way things are with the law now, and that I'm an adult and can make my own decisions.
Dr. Laura Steers (staff) and Dr. Zoe Sayler (3rd yr resident)- Bilateral salpingectomy for a single 28f with no children. LS and ZS are polite, friendly, and straightforward. The procedure was scheduled the same day for 6 weeks later with no bingos. They offered reassurance and understanding by mentioning the current political climate and the increase in patients seeking permanent birth control.
Dr. Miriam Murray 1360 North Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA 52245, 1-800-777-8442. Oct 2023. Bisalp on 38-year-old CF redditor. She suggested an IUD at first because I have scar tissue from previous surgeries, but didn’t push back when I said no. She took the time to listen and thoroughly answer all my questions. No bingos. LGBTQ+ friendly. Body positive. Redditor had a BMI of 32, with a lot of weight in her stomach, and Dr. Murray had no comment on that. Dr. Murray and her staff are kind and supportive. Highly recommend.
Dr Michael Haugsdal, Bilateral salpingectony 26F, 35+ BMI, not married, He asked me why I wanted the procedure (knew I never wanted kids and wanted a permanent birth control. I did NOT bring up the future administration). He was very much okay with this and approved me, then walked me through what the process will look like in terms of scheduling, pre-op blood draw, and day-of, asking me if I consented to medical students facilitate a pelvic exam (I could decline if I wanted). Amanda Brant did the procedure. It was successful and everyone was so kind, from the doctor to the anesthesiologists to the recovery room folks. 100000/10 would recommend coming to UIHC OBGYN for this procedure. Dec 2024.
Muscatine
Dr. Joseph Ehle He works through the University of Iowa, but his practice is in Muscatine, Iowa. He will operate in both places, but I had to have my surgery at the university because I am overweight. Bisalp performed. I am female, 27, single, and completely childfree. Dr. Ehle was pleased to perform my surgery. There were a few insurance bingos he had to go through, though, and he told me he didn't feel that the questions were right but we had to discuss them. "Almost 100% of women who are sterilized before 30 regret it." Also had to endure 3 month wait period before my insurance allowed me. When I came back for my followup after 3 months, all he said was 'Still haven't changed your mind? Okay let's sterilize you.' What was really nice was during my first appointment, when I pulled out my list of reasons, he asked me point blank 'I don't need to know your reasons, the only thing I need to know is if you want biological children or not.' He really is a wonderful doctor and I can't recommend him enough. (Another fun thing was that his nurses and surgery team said he was wonderful and treats them all very well and with respect whereas other doctors don't.)
Sioux City
Dr. Mary Schneider, MD, OB/GYN. Bilateral Salpingectomy at age 25. Also agreed to my bilateral salpingectomy at age 23. I brought my binder but she didn't look at it. At first she wanted to clamp my tubes but I asked about the bi-salp instead and she agreed. She did make sure I knew that it was likely irreversible and I could possibly regret it, but she respected my choice and scheduled my surgery for a month later.
Dr. Jamie Olsen, DO.. Works in both Sioux City, IA and Norfolk, NE. 22, have fiancé, no children, I encountered minimal pushback from Doctor. Asked the obvious questions about why, but after I let know my reasons he said I seemed mature enough and have thought it through. Did request to speak with fiancé before appt to make sure they were on board as well, but also said even if they weren’t it’s my choice in the end. Very professional and nice doctor. As long as you’re confident with the decision, I don’t think they will have a problem.
Dr. Hannah Dewald Sioux City, Iowa, Dr. Dewald performed a laparoscopic bilateral removal of my tubes in Sept 2024. I was only 22 at the time of the consult but she allowed me to go ahead with the procedure, even though I have no children. She is extremely understanding and informative.
Waterloo
Dr. Elizabeth Boggs MD. UnityPoint obgyn, "I am an obgyn in Waterloo Iowa at UnityPoint and offer sterilization to anyone who wants it. Full disclosure that I do counsel about the availability of LARCS and the irreversible nature of bilateral salpingectomy (as that is part of informed consent) but there aren’t any hoops to jump through. Ive done two bilateral salpingectomies for nulliparous women since I started here in October."
+1 Did a bisalp for a 22-year-old CF woman: She is super friendly to the idea of doing this for younger people. She wants to know that you truly want this done and know that it is a permanent procedure, but other than that age isn't really too much of a concern for her.
Dr. Elizabeth Baker, bilateral salpingectomy for 40yo. Fun fact: At my initial consultation, she asked if I vote "because voting affects reproductive rights."
West Burlington
Dr. Sarah Lundin, DO Women's Health West Burlington, Eastman Plaza, Suite 208, West Burlington, IA 52655, 319-768-2750. Nov 2024. LGBTQ+ friendly, abuse sensitive, and SA trauma aware. Bisalp on 38-year-old CF redditor. No bingos. Excellent bedside manner, sense of humor, and wanted to learn more about my lifestyle (polyamorous) so she could better work with future patients. More concerned that I was sexually safe than anything about having children. Consultation was booked a month after I called in, surgery was booked a month after the consultation. Everything went smoothly, no complications, scars barely visible.
Emporia
Dr. David Kemp, Newman Regional Health (Bilateral Salpingectomy & Endometrial Ablation). 1201 W 12th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801. 620-343-2900. Sterilized 26F, no bingos, only asked once if I'm "completely sure about this".
Garden City
Dr. Thomas Koksal, Plaza Medical Center (Vasectomy) - 911 N Main St. #1, Garden City, KS 67846 / 620-276-8201
Hutchinson
Dr Christine Sanders - Bilateral Salpingectomy, Age 30, married. Consult in October no push back just told me what the risks were and said honestly the risks of pregnancy were higher and sent in the scheduler to set up my surgery and all my pre op appointments. Consult was late October, Surgery completed 1/5/22.
Kansas City
Dr. Bret S. Gordon, DO St. Luke's Women's Health South, 12330 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 420, Overland Park, KS 66213, 913-323-9000. Plus-size friendly. Neurodivergent respectful. Nov 2024. Bisalp on 28-year-old CF redditor. I told him that I wanted to get sterilized because I did not want kids and the only question he had was 'are you sure?' and when I said I was he said 'okay, lets get you scheduled today' and that same day I had my surgery scheduled just little over a month out! He did mention the main reason he is so quick to get people scheduled is because of the abortion ban in Missouri.
Meredith K Gray University of Kansas Health System, 2000 Olathe Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, 913-588-1227. LGBTQ+ friendly. Bisalp on 25-year-old redditor. Consultation was a breeze and I wasn’t hassled once about my choice. She was super informative about our options and was just an overall very bubbly person.
+1 on Dr. Meredith Gray in Kansas City — bilateral salp and endometrial ablation on 20F, no bingos, offers telehealth consults.
+1 Dr Grey was super supportive and didn't second guess my decision to have the surgery at all. She performed the surgery using the vNOTES method which results in no external scarring and faster healing. 28, bilateral salpingectomy.
+1 Dr. Meredith K Gray, Medical Pavillion, 2000 Olathe Boulevard, Kansas City Kansas 66160 through the University of Kansas Health System. Hysterectomy, cervix removal, bilateral salpingectomy. 28yo Female. Called her office to ask about a hysterectomy due to both childfree lifestyle and lifelong medical issues. When I called, I specified I was seeking a hysterectomy and the woman who scheduled my appointment set me up with a surgery consultation no questions asked. 3ish month wait for my first appointment. Dr. Gray was as open to my childfree reasons for the surgery as she was for my medical ones. 15ish minutes into our consultation, she agreed that a hysterectomy was something she was willing to do. No "what ifs" or questions about regrets. Scheduled me for testing, had my surgery 2 weeks after. She took me at my word, and frankly was extremely lovely throughout the whole process.
+1 Dr. Meredith Gray. Nov 2024. Total abdominal hysterectomy with a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy on 35-year-old married FTM transgender CF redditor. Dr. Gray was the doctor who prescribed me my first hormones (testosterone), so she handles HRT as well. She's incredibly pleasant and knowledgeable, not once did I feel belittled, or questioned about my choices (no bingos whatsoever). Midway through the process I decided to remove both ovaries instead, and she was totally accepting of it. Bedside manner was impeccable. Do make sure to confirm your procedure with her directly. Nurses may not be communicating clearly between patient and doctor.
Dr. Abigail Proffer, Merriam, KS (suburb of Kansas City, Kansas). Bilateral Tubal Ligation with Filshie Clips 24f, single, childfree. Dr. Proffer readily agreed to a tubal ligation after discussing all birth control options with me (24f). She wanted to make sure I was “1000, 1000 percent sure” but also said that I know myself best and basic health care like sterilization should be accessible. It took about a month from my first visit with her to the surgery. Was fully covered by insurance. This doctor does offer full tube removal but advises insurance likely won't cover it.
Dr Natasha Ahmed, Town Plaza Women's Health. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I’m an OBGYN in Kansas City and my partners and I are all happy to provide sterilization procedures. We strongly believe people should be in control of their own bodies. Our group is Town Plaza Women’s Health and we take almost all insurances including KS and MO Medicaid."
+1 Dr Ahmed, she performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me in 2019. 35/F, childfree, married, first request. I just spoke with her (2022) and asked her if she would perform sterilizations on childfree people over the age of 18 upon request and she confirmed that she would as well as any of the other doctors in her practice. The office is located in Leawood, Kansas (suburb of Kansas City) and the address is 15137 Rosewood St, Leawood, Kansas 66224.
Dr Valerie French, tubal ligation. No kids, no spouse or partner. I just went in and let Dr. French know that I wasn’t interested in having kids and she said any reason you want to get sterilized is reason enough for me. And she treated me with respect and it was honestly an amazing experience!
Dr. Austin Findley KU Medical Center: (913) 588-1227. Approved 29/F unmarried CF woman for bilateral salpingectomy. Only questions asked were to ensure I understood the procedure's permanence and the inherent risks of surgery, and that I was sure this is what I wanted. Made a point of affirming that I'm an adult capable of determining what's best for myself.
Dr. Madhuri Reddy KU Medical Center: (913) 588-9200. Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy. Approved 28/F unmarried woman. Never asked about me having a partner. Approved over Zoom appointment during pandemic. Mentioned she's wary on doing it on patients under 25 with no children. Asked me what I would do if I hypothetically regretted my decision later. I told her in that unlikely event that I would adopt because I believe a lot of people have children they can't take care of who long for a home. She asked me why I wanted this and I said that it's something I've wanted since I was old enough to know better. That I wanted my decision as an adult to not want to procreate to be taken as seriously as people take a 16 year old who says she wants to keep her baby. Approved me right after that. Extremely nice and never asked "are your sure?" Even right before the surgery, just asked how I was feeling. Really felt like she took what I was saying seriously and never made me feel like I didn't know what I wanted.
Kimberly Swan at the Overland Park location of Specialists in Women’s Care in the Kansas City metro area. I also met with Dr. Dougherty (spelling? It’s listed nowhere), who was also very friendly and supportive. Apparently Dr. Swan is in very high demand and had a long wait time for an initial appointment (September). I made an appointment with Dr. Dougherty, and Dr. Swan ended up coming in to the appointment anyway since she’d be the surgeon. I managed to get my procedure done with Dr. Swan before my initial appointment with her would have been by going this route.
Lawrence
Logan Kracht, MD, FACOG Lawrence OB/GYN Specialists 330 Arkansas Suite 300 Lawrence, KS 66044. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I am an OB/GYN who practices with Drs. Underwood and Bennett in Lawrence, KS. Patient autonomy is important to me, and I am absolutely ok with performing laparoscopic salpingectomies for permanent sterilization on any consenting adults who do not wish to conceive, regardless of whether or not they already have children."
Dr. Michele Bennett MD and Dr. Leslie Underwood Lawrence Ob/Gyn Specialists, 330 Arkansas, Suite 300 Lawrence, KS, 66044, 785-505-4950. Dr. Underwood performed a tubal ligation on a CF woman.
Dr Bennett's statement: "Several doctors in our group are comfortable performing laparoscopic salpingectomies on consenting adult patients. Patients can expect thorough informed consent which includes reviewing surgical risks, benefits, alternatives (LARC or other contraceptive options may be reviewed). Our group primarily performs a laparoscopic total salpingectomy for tubal sterilization- i.e., removal of the entire Fallopian tube. We accept most insurances including Medicaid, Medicare. Our office is LGBT+ friendly.”
Dr. Jon J. Heeb, M.D., Lawrence Urology / 330 Arkansas Street Suite 205 / Lawrence, Kansas 66044, Tel: 785.749.0639 Fax: 785.749.0991
Dr. Leslie Underwood - tubal ligation - unverified
Manhattan
Dr Michael Newcomer MD at women’s health group in manhattan Kansas. Performed my hysterectomy with tubal at 32y with no kids and no desire for them. Was going go to do just a tubal but due to other medical issues he okayed and got a hysterectomy approved through my insurance
Dr. Katie Sutton - She performed my bilateral salpingectomy when I was 24 with no children.
Jessica Williams, Johnson County OBGYN in Merriam, Kansas. Laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy. I'm 26F, unmarried with no kids. I didn't receive any pushback from Dr. Williams or any of the clinic/hospital staff. The only questions asked were my age, marital status, if I have kids, and how long I had been considering the procedure. Dr. Williams said if I was sure I wanted the procedure she would do it, but did briefly mention the risk of regret. Everyone was wonderful and very professional throughout the whole process!!
Olathe
Dr. Amanda Healy at the Women's Clinic of Johnson County in Olathe, KS. At my first appointment with her, I asked for sterilization. She was supportive and told me she suggests Bilateral Salpingectomy. The next day, surgery called me to book my pre-op, surgery, and post-op appointments. My surgery went great. She never asked if I spoke to my husband about it, made sure to emphasize that this is my choice alone and made me feel safe. My insurance covered it fully as preventative care (Aetna). Amazing experience! I would 10/10 recommend her to anyone in the Johnson County Kansas area looking for a childfree friendly doctor for sterilization. 24F, childfree, married, Bilat Salp.
Overland Park
Dr. Trista Newville, DO, FACOG Specialists in Women's Care - Overland Park,12200 West 106th St. Ste 320, Overland Park, KS 66215, (913) 348-4202. Hysterectomy on CF redditor, March 2022. She was incredibly supportive and made me feel safe. She explicitly said that she doesn't question people on why they want to be sterilized, the most she asked is that I had a final conversation with my husband to make sure we were on the same page, she would've gone through with it either way.
Dr. Mary Brulja Rockhill Women’s Care , 5701 W. 119th St., Suite 225, Bldg. D, Overland Park, Kansas 66209, 913-601-4020 (Also in Lee’s Summit, MO). Doctor’s statement: I’m a board certified OB/GYN happy to provide sterilization for patients who are medically fit. I have no age, marital status, or previous childbearing limitations/requirements."
Dr. Julia Johnson. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I am an OBGYN willing to provide permanent sterilization to those that desire it regardless of history of childbearing, as long as proper counseling has been provided. I am in the Kansas City area at Rockhill Women’s Care. 913-601-4020 - Overland Park, KS, 816-282-7809 - Lee’s Summit, MO."
Dr. Billy Perry Vasectomy
Dr. Tristan Fowler at the Center for Women’s Health in Overland Park, KS USA. He did not ask a single question about how many kids I had, he did not question my age (I’m 26), he didn’t ask if I was “sure” nor did he suggest an alternative like IUDs. He performs bilateral salpingectomy via laparoscopy as a default.
Dr David Nelson. I got a bilateral salpingectomy. I am 30, single, no children. He only confirmed that I understood it is a permanent solution. No other questions about if I will regret my choice later if I FiNd ThE rIgHt PeRsOn. He was very happy to answer all my questions and the whole team of nurses, techs, and doctors I worked with on procedure day were excellent. Definitely recommend. Overland Park, Kansas, USA.
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Salina
Dr. Natalie Davis, Salina Women’s Clinic (Salina Regional Health Center), 501 S. Santa Fe Ave., Ste. 140, Salina, KS 67401, 785-826-7996. bilateral salpingectomy. I’m 21, single, no children, and still under my parents insurance. Dr. Davis was completely supportive of my decision despite my age, gave the legal counseling (only took 5 minutes) to make sure I actually wanted to follow through with the surgery, even said she did the same procedure to someone only a year older than me. Reassured me she’d make sure I got the surgery no matter what happened with Roe V Wade. Even got a pap and my endometriosis lining off since I was under. Super pro-choice and pro woman.
Dr. Merle “Boo” Hodges - 501 S Santa Fe Ave Salina, KS 67401 United States. 22(NB AFAB) going for hysterectomy, no children. Dr. Boo took me very seriously. Originally wanted to do a tubal ligation, but listened to my concerns and my history and agreed that a hysterectomy would be best for me. Scheduled 5 months out for a checkup before scheduling surgery, I will update at that time. Didn’t ask about my spouse, didn’t ask if I had kids, and told me “we all have to live in the bodies god gave us. All we can do is try to make it a more comfortable experience. You have to live your life.” Assured me he had performed tubals for patients as young as 21. Did have a requirement to remain his patient for a year, but given the current political climate he isn’t being too strict about it as long as you have a solid case. The nurses were super friendly and not one of them ever tried to guilt me or make me change my mind. 10/10 experience.
+1 Dr Hodges, He listened to me thoroughly, and never questioned my decision— despite only being 22. They explored the physical pain I feel, and discovered PCOS, which will require an oophorectomy at a much later date. We have decided to leave my ovaries until after 35 to prevent heart disease and osteoporosis— though Dr.Hodges made it clear that it was my choice and he is here to help with whatever I decided. He gave me the pros and cons and let me decide. His nurses (and his main nurse, Beth,) are amazing and so incredibly supportive. They all worked together to cover all the insurance bases to get this done. A friend of mine had a tubal approved at that same clinic by another doctor (I don’t remember their name.) they are AFAB 25, and once again— an amazing consult and approval. Their surgery is scheduled in September. NB the hospital where OP was operated on disregarded OP's pronouns.
Ryan A. Payne M.D., of Salina Urology Associates (785) 827-9635 did my vasectomy an last year after going to a few different doctors refused because I was "to young".
Wichita
Dr. Taylor Bertschy, D.O. Tubal Ligation
Dr. James H. Gilbaugh M.D. Vasectomy - He is willing to do it to younger patients, His youngest was 19 years old
Dr. Fadi N. Joudi, M.D. Vasectomy - Confirmed no kids, said congratulations on knowing what you want, see you in two weeks
Dr. Melissa J. Hague, M.D. Heartland Women's Group: (316) 962-7175. Bilateral Salpingectomy. Approved 26/F, didn't ask about partner's thoughts. Said she doesn't like to do sterilizations on this age group due to high rate of regret, but agreed after I confirmed this is definitely what I want and she didn't second guess my decision. Scheduled and performed surgery a month after first appointment with her.
-1 Dr Hague refused a hysterectomy and has been dismissive of other health issues with another patient.
Dr. James Whiddon - Heartland Women's Group. I asked my doctor last week about sterilization and he was awesome! He said he's done procedures on women as young as 21 just because they wanted it. Gave me no pushback whatsoever. Literally said as long as insurance covers it (or I can afford it without) it's 100% my choice.
Waterloo
Dr. Eric Andresen at Unity Point clinic in Waterloo, IA. His only question was that I was certain I didn’t want children, but he had no issues with performing the surgery with me being child free.
Ashland
Dr. James: I got an examination and inquired about a bisalp. I am a 23 F, in a relationship with a 25 M but not married, and I have no children and was given no pushback when I mentioned wanting the procedure. Someone who is childfree and about four years older than me had a similar experience at the same doctor. It’s also in Ashland, KY. I know EKY doesn’t currently have a ton of doctor’s on the list. Dr. Kelsey James is willing to do the procedure on any consenting 21+ year old person from my understanding.
Bellevue
Dr. Thomas Fellens- hates the notion that everyone wants a kid, provided a referral for Endometrial Ablation to a 27 yo female to treat dysmenorrhea.
Bowling Green
Dr. Roger Sandelin MD. I am 30, never married, child free. Dr Sandelin provided a full hystorectomy for me with no questions asked. I asked for the procedure, and he provided within a month or so of me requesting it.
Dr. Samer Kalakish. Vasectomy - Dr. Kalakish gave absolutely no pushback on a 29 yo male with no kids getting a vasectomy. Very pro-patient and patient choice.
Dr Nathan Stice. Im in my early 20s, i did get some of what you'd call bingos and i had to wait at least one month from my appointment time, but he takes Medicare.
Dr. Jarrett Sutton 1805 Scottsville Rd Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 (270)781-3415 I’m 24 and had no pushback when requesting sterilization. The only things required were that I be 21 years old and if married, my partner would have to sign as well. They said this was due to Kentucky state law. I’m not sure. He wasn’t keen on the idea of a bisalp, mostly due to the hospital’s current equipment, so I went forward with a tubal ligation.
Louisville
Dr. R. Paige Walker, MD Norton Women's Specialists, 4420 Dixie Highway, Suite 128, Louisville, Kentucky 40216, 502-449-6400. June 2024. Bisalp on 26-year-old redditor. I've talked with doctors a few times and since I've had an IUD they weren't very receptive since that worked well enough. Waited 6 months for an appointment with Dr. Walker and after a short conversation, she gave me the usual warnings (about regret, alternatives, benefits and risks to the procedure) and when I told her I didn't want children and never would, she was receptive. She performed the surgery herself.
Heath E Brown, MD - Obstetrics And Gynecology Baptist Health Medical Group Obgyn 2800 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 400. Louisville, KY 40220. 502-895-1111. My friend had no bingoes from him, no consult with her husband. He trusted her to know her life goals and body. I'll be 34 by my appointment, as was my friend when she got sterilized. The difference for me is that I'm not married or in any kind of relationship. NB this doctor might not be friendly towards under 30 year old sterilisation seekers.
Dr. Celia O'Brien MD Women's Care Physicians of Louisville, 4130 Dutchmans Lane, Suite 400, Louisville, KY 40207, 502-897-0697. April 2023. Bisalp on 24-year-old redditor. Husband's presence or permission was not required. Consultation was quick, polite, and straight to the point. Did not ask if I was sure about my choice, just walked me through other contraceptive options. Is happy to answer any questions. Highly professional and nonjudgmental.
Kris Ellen Barnsfather. OBGYN. Performing a bilateral tubal ligation for me, a 26 year old child free woman. Dr. B never asked my relationship status/what my partner thought and was horrified when I mentioned being previously turned away for my age and not already having children. Stated she was willing to do this for anyone around 23+ who understood the full scope of the procedure.
Dr. Robert B Hendren. Vasectomy
Dr. Christopher Schrepferman. Vasectomy - Performed a vasectomy at only 20 years of age. Spoke about it being an adult decision so doing so at 18 is likely as well. NB Dr Goodwin, also at the practice, is not as willing to move forward with permanent contraception.
Dr. Nicholas Per, MD Baptist Health Medical Group Obgyn, 1023 New Moody Lane, Suite 103, La Grange, KY 40031, 502-222-5558. Nov, 2024. Dr has contacted us to advise: I am willing to perform surgical sterilization upon patient request. I believe bodily autonomy reigns supreme for patient care and would love to include my name on this list. My partner, Amy Richardson, also appears on that list, and we practice out of the same location.
Amy Richardson, M.D. at Baptist Health. OB/GYN, is CF herself
+1 Dr Richardson, She just did my bisalp and I got not a single bingo. She was very respectful and I had just about the smoothest experience being approved and actually getting my bisalp that I've ever heard of.
+1 Dr. Richardson, Nov. 2023. Bisalp on 22-year-old redditor.
+1 Dr. Richardson, Aug 2024. Bisalp on 25-year-old redditor. I told her that I have been wanting to get sterilized the moment I turned 18; I have never had the desire to become a mother and pregnancy, for myself, repulses me. Then she smiled at me and said “Okay, we can do that!”
Lisa Crawford, M.D. of All Women OB/GYN, PSC
Sara Petruska, M.D. of UofL Physicians, OB/GYN
Dr. Lynn Parker, M.D. oncologist-gynecologist Norton Cancer Institute. Brought up sterilization with 23 year old and performed salpingectomy three weeks after first appointment. She only sees patients with cancer or high-risk of cancer because of her specialty.
Dr. Kenneth Payne (MD), Norton OB/GYN Associates. 2355 Poplar Level Road. Suite 304. Louisville, Kentucky 40217 Phone Number: 502-636-4946. Procedure: Laparoscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy, Age: 22, Marital Status: Single, but in a long-term relationship. Childfree Status: No children. Dr. Payne walked into the room said "Hello - I'm not here to change your mind, but I have to ensure that you are aware of all the contraceptive options, the risks and the procedure itself." He did not make me feel crazy for being a 22-year-old unmarried woman wanted sterilization. No bingoes
Dr. Monica Brown - OBGYN at Norton's Associates in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She completed a bilateral salpingectomy on me in January 2021. 25yrs old, single, no children. I faced no bingos during the process and felt completely supported by her and her staff. She accepted my decision and only reviewed contraception methods as necessary for informed consent. I didn't have to "convince" her. She provided thorough information and pictures at my request. I'm in a polyamorous relationship and my support partner during the procedure was non-binary, we both felt welcome and were treated with respect. I used Anthem BCBS shield insurance and for the entire process I only paid $9.47 out of pocket.
+1 Monica Brown, I was 25 years old, no children, no married, at the time of my consultation & procedure. At no point did I need to convince Dr. Brown. She went over other contraceptive methods as required. I cannot say enough kind words about her & her team. At no point did anyone questions or pry at my decision. The woman who scheduled my surgery looked into my insurance (I was 25 at the end of 2024 & would soon be kicked off my mom’s insurance plan & put onto my work’s plan - which wouldn’t cover nearly as much. She made sure I got scheduled before the year was over so I was still under my mom’s insurance which we had already met the deductible at as well. I only ended paying $200 out of pocket). From the time of my first appointment to surgery was about 2.5 months.
Dr. Shannon O'Brien completed a bilateral salpingectomy & IUD removal yesterday at Norton Hospital in Louisville KY. I'm a 26 year old female, martial status is single but I'm in a long term relationship, no children of my own or otherwise. No bingos, just asked if I was certain I didn't want kids & approved me for surgery at our first visit. Surgery was scheduled for 5 weeks later. Time in hospital was just under 5 hours, surgery was smooth. I have Aetna and believe my cost will just be my $500 deductible.
Dr. Kathryn Modlinski with Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY who performed by tubal ligation. She even fully took them out instead of just cutting them. I'm a 27 unmarried childfree female. She didn't question me or push me against it, but had to give me the typical speech about other possibilities which I declined.
Dr Tanika Taylor. Fallopian tubes removal. 29, single (long term partner of 10 years) no children. I’ve never wanted children and have been to dr Taylor for about 10 years now. Ive been on birth control pill for those 10 years. Last year she said “every year you tell me you don’t want children, have you ever thought about a birth control more permanent? Like an IUD or even tubes tied?” I never wanted to do an iud because I’ve heard many horror stories but I was so surprised when she mentioned getting my tubes tied because I didn’t think that would be a possibility for me since I’ve never had children. I thought about it for a year and when I came back the next year (last month) I told her I wanted to go forward with getting my tubes tied. She gave me the three options (tubal clamping, burning, or complete removal) I went with the removal and luckily my insurance covered it completely- she did warn sometimes insurance push back on the removal and don’t want to cover it. She asked when she wanted to schedule the surgery and I had it scheduled for a month later. NB this doctor may not be willing to sterilise new patients.
Madeline Baker, Bilateral Salpingectomy, 30, single, childfree. She was fantastic all the way through. I didn’t feel like I had to jump through any hoops and I appreciated her professional demeanor. I came to every visit leading up to her presenting as pretty well-researched and asked specific questions about the procedure and approval process, so my chart may have reflected that in a positive way for my sterilization decision. She didn’t second guess, and she even offered to remove my uterus at the same time since I have heavy periods. (I decided not to go with that option but I appreciated the conversation.) Anthem should be covering everything. There were some hiccups with billing between my insurance and their office, but it was never treated as a barrier to my surgery by anyone and I felt confident moving forward and dealing with insurance later. I just had the two week post-op and everything looks great. So glad and grateful!
London
London Women's Center. No questions asked other than if I was sure I didn't want children, easy to get an appointment, everyone is very kind and helpful, accepts a wide range of insurance. Was 22 at the time of approval.
Murray
Dr. Karla Turley, MD 300 S 8th St Ste 203, Murray, KY 42071-2400, 270-762-1597. LGBTQ+ friendly. Plus-size friendly. Neurodivergent respectful. Nov 2024. Bisalp on 24-year-old redditor. I just told her I wanted a bisalp procedure done and she said “absolutely we can get your forms signed and put you on the schedule for our next available day.” I got scheduled within less than a month with 0 questions asked about plans to have children, be married, etc. This clinic is also very accepting for transgender patients and do not misgender/discriminate against any identities. Referrals through Nurse Christina Darnell, who is equally accepting.
Nicholasville
Dr. Jennifer Fuson. The only stipulation the doctors had was that you must be 21 years or older (I'm 34). There were no other questions asked, and no husband or father permission needed!
-1 Dr Fuson, her decision was that I’m too young and might regret it. She definitely didn’t care about my child free values or my personal and medical reasons for the procedure and only cared I might end up wanting kids in the future.
Lexington
Dr. Justin Penticuff. MD 1760 Nicholasville Road, Suite 502 Lexington, KY 40503, 859-639-0920. Referral from Dr. Penticuff's office assistant: I briefly worked at his office, and most of the in office vasectomies I happened to watch were CF men in their early 20’s. One was as young as 18 or 19. He is also very easy to get a hold of. He does not make any incisions for his procedures and his patients seemed to have easy recoveries.
Dr. Bradley Youkilis, MD 1700 Nicholasville Road Suite 704, Lexington, KY, 40503. 859-278-0363. 2024. Bisalp on 29-year-old redditor. My surgery was scheduled within a month. He is truly the best gynecological surgeon at this hospital. His office was excellent about getting back to me with any questions I had. Everything was coded correctly and I did not pay a cent out of pocket.
Dr. R. Brenton Terrell (Vasectomy) - Based out of Mt. Sterling but is affiliated with Lexington Clinic so has office hours in Lexington weekly. Performed vasectomy despite being 25 and childless/single.
Dr. Emily Cunningham, OB/GYN Lexington, KY Bilateral salpingectomy at age 25 performed. She treated me with so much respect and was the first doctor to actually listen to my wants and concerns. She's excellent.
Dr. McGregor, Andrew (Vasectomy) - Dr. McGregor is highly qualified and has performed thousands of vasectomies. Only 1 short-term recanalization story which was caught very early with semen analysis. 18+ No complications & Zero bingos. Excellent staff and an overall positive atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Dr. Justin Johnson at the Lexington Clinic. Lexington, Kentucky, USA. Ask to have it done in the office, not the surgery center—it cuts about 60-70% off of the cost. Called and scheduled an appointment without any referral. Consult was about 15 minutes, wanted to make sure I was aware of the risks and benefits and that I was aware the decision was likely permanent/difficult to reverse if I changed my mind. No BINGOs. Surgery took about 15 minutes. No scalpel, cautery method was used. Minimal pain and minimal recovery time. Offered pain meds which I refused. Overall good experience.
Dr. Allison D. Cook. Lexington Women's Health, PLLC. 1720 Nicholasville Road Suite 702 Lexington, Kentucky 40503. She performed a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy on me at the age of 26. The consult lasted less than 5 minutes. She told me that as long as I'm 21 years old, know this is what I want and that I have no regrets, then I can do whatever I want with my body. She also stressed that it's not the end of the world if I get the surgery done and have regrets later on as I can still undergo IVF to conceive a biological child. It took them a week to run my insurance and call me back to schedule a surgery. They let me schedule the surgery as soon as two weeks after the consult if I had wished to. The surgery was fast, simple, and I was released home after about 2 hours (1 hour prep/surgery, 1 hour recovery). I was prescribed pain medication (Oxycodone and Ibuprofen) from their pharmacy on site, but so far I have not needed it in during my recovery. This was the first doctor I had contacted in my search for sterilization, and I was thankful that she did not give me any grief, was incredibly understanding, and was supportive of women's rights to their own anatomy and well-being.
+1 Dr Cook, bilateral salpingectomy.
+1 Dr. Allison Cook in Lexington, Kentucky. She performed my bilateral salpingectomy. I am 22F, married, no kids. When I went to see her for a consult, she asked me how much I knew about the surgery. I told her, and she said “sounds like you could do the surgery yourself!”. She then said “I legally have to tell you that a bisalp is a permanent surgery, but you already knew that. If you ever want children in the future, IVF is an option. Otherwise, I’ll have the surgery coordinator call you!”. And that was that! She just performed my surgery yesterday. It was quick and efficient with no complications! I’d recommend her to anyone. She’s kind, down to earth, and straight to the point. She said that most women have put a considerable amount of time into research, and they know exactly what they want, so she believes them immediately, no questions asked. She was awesome.
Dr. Mark Hoffman University of Kentucky Women’s Hospital. 125 East Maxwell Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40502. 859-323-0005. Bilateral Salpingectomy. 28 years old, single. Medicaid covered 100%, I paid $0. At consultation I explained my reasons for wanting a bilateral salpingectomy (don’t want children, lower risk of reproductive cancers). He replied it was his duty to inform me of other options; I told him I was aware, but wanted something permanent. If he was willing to surgically place an IUD, why not the option that lasts a lifetime with no maintenance? He agreed, but asked if I was aware some women change their minds. I said yes, 6.3% of women regret it but most of them were already mothers coerced into it by others. I added that if I met someone and they wanted kids then they wouldn’t be “the one” for me, and my marital status wouldn’t change anything. He asked when I wanted to book the surgery and 1 month later I was sterile! 10/10 would recommend.
+1 Dr Hoffman, I was able to get mine from him at 23 with no kids, no husband/bf, so this doc is open to doing this procedure on younger women as well!
+1 Dr Hoffman, He did my BiSalp this past Monday and was 100% supportive of my decision. He didn't ask any questions about my lifestyle, only medical questions. Also, I'm 3 days post-op and healing very well, so he's a great surgeon to boot!
+1 Dr. Mark Hoffman, https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/doctors/mark-hoffman, Bilateral Salpingectomy July 2024, 24F, single, no children. Description: Dr. Hoffman was great, he did not question my decision at all, he respected my choice. He did go over long term non-permanent forms of birth control to make sure I was informed of all of my options and said there is a risk of regretting my decision but this was not said in a demeaning way, just to make sure I understood the risks. He did not bingo me or treat me like I did not know what I wanted. He was also willing to do an ablation when I asked but I decided against.
William R Rankin. Address: 230 W Main St #102, Danville, KY 40422. He was very professional, and completely understood my child-free position, and was supportive of it. Procedure was done in less than 30 minutes. Performed vasectomy for 19yo CF.
Dr Sarah Borders of Lexington Ky. I got a Bi Salp. I’m 28 and married.
Brian K. Rone - Lexington, Kentucky. Bilateral salpingectomy. Just extremely uncomplicated and professional. Treated me like adult and everyone I interacted with was just as good. Took about 6 months total between scheduling the consultation and having the procedure.
Dr. Clarissa S Beiting - Dr. Beiting performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me, 27F, married with no kids. She was kind and understanding throughout the process and didn't bingo me once. At the consultation, she went over other long term birth control options, the pros and cons of surgery, what it would entail, and that I understood it was permanent. Her only requirements were that I was 21 and knew this is what I wanted. Surgery experience was smooth and I was relaxing at home the same day. I was prescribed ondansetron, hydrocodone and ibuprofen, but have only needed the anti-nausea medicine so far.
Maysville
Dr. Lisa Showers. Primary Plus. Performed a bilateral salpingectomy at age 21.
Samantha Olzeski, Primary Plus OBGYN, Maysville KY Approved f24 with no bingos and did the surgery
Murray
Dr Matt Price performs bilateral salpingectomy. I was 24 but with a long-term partner. I was simply asked if this is what I really wanted and then my procedure was scheduled for less than one month later. The doctor wanted to just clip my tubes, but I requested a full removal and he was ok with performing that.
Owensboro
Daniel Warburton, he is very friendly and extremely laid back and comfortable to be around. my husband is 18, and he agreed to a vasectomy immediately, and said that each person should have a right to their own autonomy. he allowed us to schedule an appointment immediately ( on the first visit after maybe 5 minutes and answering any questions ) he also let us know that with NO insurance the charge is $750. but with insurance it varies and will likely be extremely extremely reduced.
Dr. Suzanne Rashidian, DO 1921 Leitchfield Road Owensboro, KY 42303, 270-478-5334. Sept 2024. Bisalp on 23-year-old redditor.
Prestonburg
Jessica Branham, DO. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I am a OB/GYN in Prestonsburg, KY and I will perform tubal ligations and tubal removal surgery for any patient over 21 regardless if they have ever have had children before if they request it."
Richmond
Richmond Women's Health Care - Admittedly an Obstetrics/pregnancy-centric office, but they were very respectful of my decision to be sterilized with no bingoes, insulting questions, etc. though I'm childless and 29. Also fairly quick and easy to get an appointment.
Dr. Ian Holbrook (https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-ian-holbrook-xylvkx9). Tubal ligation. 22, Single but dating, and childfree. Wait time to get an initial appointment is a little lengthy, but then if you sign the 30-day paper, you can't the procedure done. Because of my age, he did say, "just letting you know it is forever, and there may be some regret. But you’re an adult, if you want one, I'll do it." After that, there was no questions about whether yes or no. Gave me the number for scheduling at the end.
Somerset
Dr Tolulope Fatokun. F/24, in a relationship but not married, Childfree. Easier than expected, my regular gyno referred me to Fatokun and in less than 2 months from my initial visit with her, I had a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy. It was entirely covered at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital with my insurance (Aetna Better Health of KY - Medicaid). Heavy on bingos but ultimately respected my decision. I had to sign a consent agreement/contract that I wouldn’t change my mind and sue. A friend of mine had the same procedure with her months later with the same experience. Overall, surgery went well and I am very pleased with how everything went, and I was back to work in less than a week with little-to-no pain during the entire recovery process.
Baton Rouge
Dr. O'Neil "Jay" Parenton, MD 500 Rue de la Vie, Suite 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, 225-201-2010. Nov 2024. Bisalp on 28-year-old CF redditor. Absolutely no bingos, expressed no doubts about patient decision. Medically required to briefly mention regret statistics as a potential surgical risk, goes through it very quickly. Talked through sterilization options with the patient, then scheduled and completed the surgery within the month.
Dr. Nicolette Stelter at Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I am a 22 year old woman, unmarried, with no children. When I brought up at one of our appointments to talk about birth control that I had no interest in having children, Dr. Stelter was happy to suggest a bisalp. However, because of my age and hospital policy I had to pass an evaluation to show that I understood that the procedure was permanent. They referred me to a psychiatrist employed with Woman’s Hospital and I had no issue passing the evaluation and didn’t feel like I was being judged by any of the parties involved in my care pre-op or post-op. Of course, it can be frustrating to have to do an evaluation, I understand why they do it for liability reasons. I would recommend anyone looking for a bisalp and willing to go through the extra step of getting an evaluation to be approved to go to Dr. Stelter! November 2024.
Dr. Sarah E. Drennan, MD Louisiana Women's Healthcare, 500 Rue de la Vie Ste. 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, 225-201-2000. Sept 2024. Bisalp on 26-year-old CF redditor. She is a fantastic physician and is fully supportive of her patient’s choice. When I first asked her about sterilization, she has no pushback and said it was my body and my choice.
Dr. Sarah C. Davis, M.D., Louisiana Women's Healthcare, 500 Rue de la Vie, Ste. 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 201-2000 - this doctor is currently booked out and not accepting new patients.
Dr. Amanda Pearson, M.D., Louisiana Women's Healthcare, 500 Rue de la Vie, Ste. 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 201-2000 - this doctor is currently booked out and not accepting new patients.
-1 Dr Pearson, October 2018: One of our subscribers reported that the doctor was slightly bingo-ing her - questions akin to "are you sure, many women regret it, you might change your mind when you’re older, let’s discuss other forms of birth control, I don’t like performing this on anyone under 30 (I was 22 in October and am now 23), etc." a second appointment 6 months later to revisit the topic was scheduled though; but please keep this experience in mind.]
Dr. Angelo Annaloro Jr MD, 7777 Hennessy Blvd # 2004, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, (225) 769-2500. Vasectomy.
Dr. Lin Dang, Louisiana Women's Healthcare, 500 Rue de la Vie, Ste. 100, Baton Rouge, LA 70817, (225) 201-2000. Performed Bilateral Salpingectomy on me at 28 years old. Unmarried (only engaged), no kids. Only met with me twice to make sure it's what I wanted, and is actually the one who suggested it as an option to me. NOTE: Dr Dang is currently not taking new patients (as of September 2024) and we are unsure if this doctor will resume taking on new patients. NB Dr. Sharon Lee from this group is extremely misogynistic, contemptuous of the CF, and anti-choice. Another subjected her patient to the disrespect of bingoes. Research any physician in the practice carefully before making an appointment for bilateral salpingectomy.
Dr. Tammy Dupuy, I went into my appointment expecting to have to make my case, and her response was an immediate "Of course , I can do that for you." All she asked was whether I was informed of the risks, which are standard surgery risks. She's located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at Woman's Hospital (500 Rue de la Vie #311, Baton Rouge, LA 70817). She's also trans friendly :). All of the nurses and anaesthesiologists were wonderful and trans inclusive. Dec 2024.
Bossier City
Dr. Scott Robertson, MD Performed a tubal ligation and uterine ablation of a 25 y/o woman. Was hesitant to perform the procedure on someone so young and had to verify several times that they understood this would be permanent, but ultimately went through with the procedure. Use with caution and prepare for bingoes.
Dr. L Gregory Blanton He is at 2449 Hospital Drive, Suite 260, Bossier City Louisiana 71111. His clinic is called Bossier Healthcare for Women. His phone number is 318-212-7840. I am 29 and he performed a minimally invasive hysterectomy with no complaints. I didn’t have any significant wait from consult to OR, I believe it was about a month. (Only bc I had to schedule PTO) He is definitely open to helping women throughout Louisiana,Texas and Arkansas achieve sterilization (I mentioned our group and what we do and he was more than happy to be added to the list)
Covington
Dr. Vicki Steen. Practice: Women's Health & Wellness, 77 Starbrush Circle, Covington, Louisiana, 70433. (985) 893-0995. Bilateral Salpingectomy and Uterine Ablation. 36, Married, no children. Less than 2 weeks from consult to surgery, no bingos, pushback, or personal questions about why I wanted to be sterilized or what my husband thought. Dr. Steen was affirming and seemed to realize quickly that I had done my research, knew what I wanted, and wasn't going to change my mind. She said my insurance should cover it and had my preauth taken care of quickly. Excellent experience. Use with CAUTION if under 30 as OP is 35+ and this may have affected the doctor's decision.
Hammond
Dr. Brad Lake, M.D., Northshore Urological Associates, 15813 Paul Vega, MD, Drive, Suite 401 Hammond, LA 70403, (985) 230-7860
Dr. Thuc B. Tran, M.D., OBGYN, 42333 Deluxe Plaza, Suite #6, Hammond, LA 70403, (985) 635-4774. Note, June 2019: Dr. Tran has supposedly moved to California and only comes to the Hammond location 2 days per month.
Dwan S. Mabry, MD. North Oaks Obstetrics & Gynecology. 15748 Medical Arts Plaza Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 542-0663. Preformed a Bilateral salpingectomy on me with barley any questions asked,just basic paperwork questions. Accepted Medicaid. No payments on my part. Very supportive and never doubted me. I am 25, child free.
-1 Dr Mabry, denied sterilisation to another patient as the patient was under 25 years old.
Dr. Rose DePaula in Hammond, LA performed my bisalp yesterday. I am 22 years old. She was very kind and respectful about my desire to remain child-free, and never doubted my decision.
Kenner
Dr. Stephanie Heaney and she's in Kenner, Louisiana., She was fabulous and got me in the day after a ER visit after bleeding badly and finding out I had uterine fibroids. Listened to my concerns and the fact I've wanted a hysterectomy for years. She told me that she 100% believes in people having bodily autonomy when it comes to those types of decisions. I'm scheduled to have a full hysterectomy in June.
Lafayette
Dr. Lewis Hill, M.D., OBGYN, Womens Clinic of Acadiana, 4540 Ambassador Caffery Parkway Suite A-110, Lafayette, LA 70508, (337) 984-1610. Note: Approved me at 24 years old, but I have a hereditary autoimmune disorder that would make pregnancy dangerous.
-1 Dr Hill, a 25 year old was advised that she would not be approved based on age.
Dr. Monique Montielh, M.D., OBGYN, Acadiana Women's Health Group, 4640 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70508, (337) 984-1050
-1 Montielh, a 25 year old was advised that she would not be approved based on age.
Monroe
Amber Shemwell - Did my and my best friend's (25, childfree) bisalp and hysterectomy. Was willing to do other procedures such as ablation. While she is a Christian Mom, she did not judge nor question either of us. I began going into the spiel of why I wanted to be sterilized and she said I don't have to defend my choice, as long as I've done the thinking and chosen the path, she will side with me.
Dr Adrienne Williams, I had my tubes tied last year by Doctor Adrienne Williams at the St. Francis Women's Clinic in Monroe, Louisiana. I was 24 at the time, unmarried, and have never been pregnant. She has been my gynecologist for several years and performed the surgery herself. When I explained my total conviction in being childfree and my reasons for that decision, the only question she asked is if I was sure. We scheduled my pre-op exams that day, and I had my surgery less than two months later.
New Orleans
Dr. Marguerite Sandow, MD, Bilateral Salpingectomy - 29/single, never been pregnant nor do I have/want children. Great experience, first consult Dr. Sandow did cite the study about women under thirty experiencing the most regret and that this procedure is permanent; this was delivered to me as ‘for liability reasons I have to say these things’, not a bingo. No bingos from anyone else on my care team either. Consult to surgery was about 7 weeks, could have been sooner but I was traveling. Pre-op 1 week before, I thanked her for committing to the surgery for me as a patient under 30/single/never had children, she said absolutely & my fertility is not her decision to make.
Dr. Benjamin Dorton, bilateral salpingectomy Aug 2024. OP is 27 years old, surgery was covered by Medicaid.
Dr Brooke Schexnaildre, New Orleans, LA and Metairie LA. The New Orleans location is hospital adjacent. The Metairie location is a free standing clinic. My practice is hospital affiliated. Office number for both locations: 504-885-8563. My office is LGBTQ+ friendly. We do not manage hormone or surgical transitions for gender affirmation, but we are affiliated with a nearby clinic that does. We are happy to provide any needed Gyn care pre or post transition for any person. I accept all major insurances and Medicaid, but out of state Medicaid or Blue Cross Blue Shield are difficult to get surgical coverage for.
Dr. Paul Du Treil, M.D., OBGYN, Crescent City Physicians, 3434 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115, (504) 897-7580
+1 Dr. Paul Du Treil in New Orleans and was approved for a bisalp at 22F with no kids. No bingos from the doc, he was actually incredibly encouraging and his entire staff was really kind to me.
+1 Paul Du Treil. I wasn't bingoed once by anyone, surgery went amazing and I was approved and scheduled for my surgery in under a month. Really amazing experience and wanted to highly recommend him for women in the deep south like me.
+1 Paul Dr Treil, bilateral salpingectomy. 36F, no kids, married. I asked him about sterilization and if he would be ok with it since I didn’t have kids. He said he doesn’t care if I have kids as long as I know it’s permanent and he doesn’t care as it’s my choice(!). Talked me through everything, no bingos.
Dr. Angela Parise, M.D., Ochsner, 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121, (504) 842-4155. Requires primary doctor consent. Will perform for childless young women without partners. Extremely pro bodily autonomy.
-1 Dr Parise, June 2019: was told that Dr. Parise no longer does sterilizations on new or existing patients.
Dr. Elaine Kao, 3525 Prytania Street, Suite 224 New Orleans, LA 70115 504.544.0328. I'm 31, got approved and had bilateral salpingectomy done within 3 months. I was allowed to set up a surgery date the next day if I wanted but due to covid restrictions and Mardi gras we moved the date out a bit. I went in to get a pap and ask about sterilization surgery. She was very polite and willing to do what I wanted, she practices patient first healthcare. We discussed other birth control options briefly but agreed on the spot to set up a date for surgery. She made sure I knew it was permanent and looked at my insurance and that was it. Insanely easy, she might be more hesitant for women in their early 20s because the idea of regret but I think if you're adamant enough she won't push back at all. Overall an amazing experience and I hope others will be able to see her.
+1 Dr Kao is a fantastic GYN who performed my bilateral salpingectomy. I'm 27, unmarried, 0 kids. Though she did mention I am young she was 100% supportive of my right to make my own medical decisions. I had a consult in May 2022, two follow ups (one just to sign the surgical consent) and had my surgery performed that November. Her incisions were clean and are healing up great!
Dr. Jill Berger, 25y/o with no children and I had a great experience with Dr. Berger. She was very supportive from the beginning and quick to schedule my procedure. No bingos but went over the general “this is permanent” spiel and I never felt judgment from her or her team.
Dr. Lauren Bergeron, She did my salpingectomy as a single and childfree 34 year old woman without any second guessing.
Prairieville
Dr. Bunnie Jo Hill, M.D., St. Elizabeth's/MDVIP program 17579 Old Jefferson Hwy, Prairieville, LA 70769 Phone: (225)673-6370 General Practitioner who is CF (and most of her siblings are CF too). Must be a member of MDVIP to become a patient, but it's well worth the expense.
Ruston
Dr. McWhorter working with Green Clinic in Ruston, LA performed tubal ligation.
Shreveport
Dr. Jared L. Moss, MD - is a urologist who specializes in men’s health. He is very kind and understanding, and he performed the vasectomy on me at age 25 with no qualms about my age. He said that as long as the patient has well thought out the procedure, he had no issues on performing it. Was very helpful during follow-up appointments and made the procedure as calming as possible.
Beth Geneux, MD, bilateral salpingectomy. She was very nice and professional, no bingos and respected my decision. She asked only if I knew that the surgery was absolutely permanent and that I had no hesitations. She set me up with pre op and surgery within a month and I got mine done yesterday. Very nice nurses too, easy procedure, awesome experience made easy.
Slidell
Harold Neitzchmann M.D. Urology specialist. Approved vasectomy for 32 year old without children with no problem.
Dr. Jessica Rosselot, Bilateral Salpingectomy, 34yo. No kids, never married and she gave me no issues.
Bangor
Dr. Alec Andersen, MD Northern Light Women's Health - Bangor, 417 State Street, Webber West, Suite 141, Bangor, ME 04401, 207-973-4670. Respectful of the rights of autistic people. Plus size friendly. LGBTQ+ friendly. Trans-friendly. He does bisalps, as well as hysterectomies if there is additional medical necessity to do so, such as uterine cancer prevention. He was informative and does not ask questions about what other people think. In my case he listened to my reasons for a hysterectomy and we got the surgery done today. He also agreed to help me get the uterus returned to me after pathology would be finished with it, in case another patient would be interested in that sort of thing. I would recommend him over any other doctor in the downeast Maine area that I know of for sterilizations.
+1 Dr. Andersen. Hysterectomy on mid-20s CF redditor with autism. He didn’t bring up my weight once despite me being very overweight.
Brunswick
Danielle M Salhany DO, this gynecologist has reached out to advise, "I am an OB/ GYN in Brunswick ME and hoping to be added to any list that supports ALL reproductive choice for women"
+1 Dr Salhany, the whole start to finish this past month until yesterday I was always validated, heard, understood, felt SO safe and secure! 1000% reccomend her! Never once bingo'd at 25 years old, unmarried, childfree. Very easy process. Just said I never wanted kids and that was that! I got the referral to them (Midcoast Hospital) through Bangor, Maine at the Mable Wadsworth Centre.
Dr. Stephanie Grohs, Midcoast Women's Health located at Midcoast Hospital. (207) 721-8700- She is also a surgeon and the surgery is done by her at Midcoast Hospital. Makes sure you are informed as to all of your options. Respectful of your choice, even if she may not agree. Made me wait until I was 25 before preforming surgery for her own "peace of mind" since I was young, unmarried, with no children. Dry sense of humor, but very caring. A couple of bingos but was not rude or insistent about it. As soon as we were agreed that sterilization was happening, she was willing to preform the surgery ASAP.
Ellsworth
Dr. Eugenia Kolkas, Maine Coast Memorial Hospital - #207-664-5650. She preforms the surgery, so no secondary opinions are needed, and she performs sterilizations on women with no children pretty often. No bingos, and she makes sure that you are aware of any complications. I asked for a tubal, and she recommended the bilateral salpingectomy to reduce the chance of ovarian or cervical cancer.
Dr. Mercado. She's in Ellsworth, Maine, at the Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. OBGYN (obviously). I just had my procedure today, the 8th, and I talked to her about it August 1st I believe. The only "buzzer" thing she asked was if I was aware that there are other birth control options that aren't permanent and I said yes, I want permanent, and she said ok, we can do that! Very kind woman, very professional. I'm 21, so she does it for younger people too. NB this doctor may not be queer friendly.
Gorham
Dr Jonathan Harvey, Martin's Point
Lewiston
Dr Jonathan Commons. 12 High Street Lewiston, Maine 04240 (207) 795-5770. 20/yo unmarried (long term relationship) with tubal ligation. I paid for 3 office visits (he required a second opinion from someone else within the practice but he was the one who approved originally) and 16$ for the pain medications afterwards. It was a very good experience.
Dr. Duval, 12 High St Suite 200, Lewiston, Maine 04240. Phone number (207) 795-5770. Dr. Duval was awesome in getting my bilateral salpingectomy done at the age of 21. I am single and childfree. I experienced no bingos, the procedure was very fast. I was only in the waiting room about 15 minutes before being called back for pre op. The surgery went smoothly a few hours after that.
Portland
NB Intermed may not accepting new patients with MaineCare
Dr. Robin Noble, Intermed. She performs the surgery. Very knowledgeable and welcoming. Received no bingos, gave a thorough explanation of complications and procedures. Recommended a bilateral salpingectomy over a tubal ligation, but was understanding that I needed to consult my insurance coverage first. In my case (age 26) she didn't require a waiting period. Plan to keep her as my regular GYN going forward. Dr Noble has also probided a bilateral salpingectomy for another member.
Dr Mary Lavoie, Intermed 207-874-2445. I orginally saw Dr Noble from the suggestion on here, but due to extensive scaring from previous surgies I needed a surgoen with privileges at Maine Med Surgical center. Dr Lavoie is incredible! Super kind, compassionate and knowledgable. My surgery was booked and completed within 2 weeks, with zero bingoes. She is now my regular GYN too.
Dr. Caroline Cassling from Intermed Women's Health Portland, Bilateral salpingectomy, 35 years old, married, no children. No bingos, no judgment for wanting to be sterilized. Told me about the options she offers: ligation and salpingectomy. Wanted to be sure that I understood the complications of the surgery and recovery. Answered all of my questions. Note: I had the procedure done using Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance; if you have this same carrier, save yourself the time and frustration and let the Intermed billing department verify coverage.
Skowhegan
Dr Pameela Bisram. Bilateral Salpingectomy, 27F at Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, Maine USA. Phone number for her office is 207-474-7131. Every interaction I had with Dr. Bisram was so lovely. She never once bingo’d me. Her view was “it’s my body so it’s my choice.” She just said it was her job to inform me on everything the surgery entailed, risks, etc. For anyone with Mainecare interested in Dr. Bisram I’d suggest they get their PCP to start the paperwork if possible at that appointment. With Mainecare they require you to sign a form and you won’t be able to have the procedure (this also goes for getting your tubes tied) for at least 30 days because they want to make sure you have time to think about it in case you change your mind.
+1 Dr Pameela Bisram has agreed to do a bisalp on me. I have a surgerydate scheduled. I see she did one on a 27yo, I am a 23yo however. No kids, no partner, on my first ever appointment with her.
Waterville
Stephanye Doucette and she works at Inland Hospital in Waterville Maine. Tubal ligation (unclear if this doctor will perform bilateral salpingectomy).
Baltimore
Katrina Mark, MD, "I am a GYN surgeon at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. I firmly believe in a person’s choice to make their own reproductive decisions and am happy to do tubal ligations for anyone who does not desire fertility. I know my partners in my practice feel the same!"
Jessica Karen Lee, MD MPH University of Maryland medical center 419 w. Redwood street Baltimore MD 21201 Hospital clinic based location I am LGBT+ friendly and offer gender affirming hysterectomy. Provide abortion services as well. NO age or marital status limitations.
Dr Kristin Patzkowsky at John Hopkins. Bilateral salpingectomy and total laparoscopic hysterectomy (so cervix and uterus). She did not try to dissuade me that I would regret it at all beyond mentioning while going over consent forms that due to the fact that I am young there might be a bigger chance of regret. I am 21 years old, in an open relationship and childfree. I scheduled my surgery 2 months out, it was the soonest date. With my insurance (BCBS) there was no cost for surgery and the first follow up.
+1 Dr. Kristen Patskowsky.. Female sterilization. I got my fallopian tubes cauterized. 23yo, in relationship with boyfriend for 3 years, no children. It was as easy as baking boxed cake. I had my intake where she asked me questions and made sure I was certain I wanted this procedure. She made me feel comfortable the entire process and didn’t try to talk me out of my decision. She talked about statistics of regret but just wanted to inform me to let me know the facts not to guilt trip me. After the intake appt, I got a call right after scheduling the surgery for a few months later for her earliest apt. Everything went by smoothly and I was out after an hour.
Amin Sedaghat Herati, MD at Johns Hopkins. 25, vasectomy. We went to the surgery center in Timonium but the main campus he’s based out of is in Baltimore. He was very professional and friendly. The RN that did his consultation had to ask some boilerplate questions about marital status and if he had any kids, but she didn’t discourage at all based on his answers. The only things that she was concerned about were that he was firm in his decision, understood the risks, and wasn’t being coerced.
Dr. Kimberly Kesler O'Rourke - Mirena, Kyleena, Paraguard
Dr. RICHELLE SHARON GASKIN MD - Bilateral salpingectomy
Dr. May Blanchard - UM Women's Health Baltimore Ste 500, 419 West Redwood Street, Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21201. PH: 667-214-1300. I am a 27 year old, with no past pregnancies/births and I received a bilateral salpingectomy from Dr. May Blanchard at the University of Maryland Medical Center Dec 2024! I was scheduled for surgery at my first visit with her and had my procedure less than a month later!
Dr. Andrew Kramer - Board Certified Urologist (Vasectomy)
Dr. Karen Chiu Wang, performs surgery for patients who want to be childfree. I'm a minimally invasive gyn surgeon based in Maryland (Johns Hopkins Hospital and Howard County General Hospital) Insurances are based on what Hopkins accepts (triaged by access services) 443-997-0400 to schedule appointments
+1 Dr Wang, no questions asked at age 31. It was implied she had also performed surgery on women in their 20's.
Dr. Suzanne Jiloca - Bilateral salpingectomy. Agreed to surgery on the first visit, claimed to not have age restrictions beyond legal adult (however I am in my 30s so cannot confirm if younger people would be approved or no).
+1 Dr Jiloca, I'm 26F, was approved on my first visit with zero bingos, and I had my bi-salp 3mos later (she books up fast). From the get go, she said that it's completely my choice and she just needed to tell me the risks and explain the procedure itself.
Dr. Adegboyega Adejana - Tubal ligation. Dr. Adejana is a man of few words and lots of action. I saw him for my very first visit, and he was alredy willing to discuss sterilization. He only told me he had to go over other birth control methods by policy before schedualing my surgery and having me sign the paperwork. I am F28, and he never questioned my age. Kind, calm, and understanding. I highly recomend him.
Dr Ogochukwu T Oseji, MD I got my total hysterectomy yesterday. I am a 35 year old Black Queer woman I had 2 small fibroids and am childfree. my doctor is located in Baltimore MD at medstar hospital, her name is Dr. Oseji. finding a doctor who listened to me and was a Black woman was really important to me. November 2024.
Dr. Rebecca Stone, and she works in the state of Maryland (in both Baltimore City and Howard County). Dr. Stone is a big proponent of removing fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer. I did originally go to her colleague Dr. Margot Watson (already on the list) who was also willing to do the procedure, but she was about to be out for several months for surgery, so I was referred to Dr. Stone. She did not question my decision once, though offered several alternatives, but more in a "surgery is risky" way as opposed to a judgmental way. I had to wait 30 days (state rule) from the time of my pre-op appointment. My surgery was covered 100% as a form of contraception. I am a 28-year-old female, never married but currently in a long-term relationship, and I have no children nor any desire to ever have children.
-1 Dr Stone, called to inquire about a consult and was told (very condescendingly) by the scheduling staff that she performs surgery for people with cancer, etc, and was unlikely to take a preventative if there were no issues/family history of issues. Was told to fax test results from my last pelvic exam and a note from my gynecologist to be considered for a consult.
Dr. Harold Wu in Baltimore MD did my hysterectomy and tube removal surgery at age 25.
Bel Air
Daniel P Arrison MD,FACS Chesapeake Urology Associates, 201 Plumtree Road Bel Air, MD 21015, 410-803-0089 also 251 Lewis Lane, Havre de Grace, MD 21078, 410-942-0130.
+1 Vasectomy on 43M CF.
Jon Bellantoni, provided bilateral salpingectomy on 36 yr old female.
Bethesda
Dr. Donald S. Wiersma at Walter Reed, military and military-adjacent only Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 855-227-6331. April 2023. Bisalp on 24-year-old military-adjacent CF redditor. He was incredibly open to sterilization. He asked why I wanted a bilateral Salpingectomy and I told him I never wanted children and I didn’t want to be on hormonal birth control until menopause (currently have a Mirena IUD). He was immediately receptive and said he just had to go over the risks as a matter of policy. He was incredibly kind and didn’t once question my decision. He even said I don’t see regret being a factor for you because you seem very confident in your decision.
Walter Reed Military Medical Center - Dr. Candace Jones-Cox and Dr. Scott Endicott. I am 28 years old, married, childfree, and recently separated female Veteran. I wanted to highlight two military doctors (Tricare) who were more than willing to perform a bilateral salpingectomy with no hesitations. Dr. Endicott specifically said my husband did not need to be involved during our initial conversation. Small disclaimer that statistically regret CAN be a factor for young, childless women, but as long as I was aware, he was on board. Dr. Jones-Cox performed the procedure due to a constrained timeline where Dr. Endicott did not have openings until August. Though my husband was completely onboard, his opinion was not even considered. I had one consultation and surgery was performed a week later.
Dr. Supriya Mishra, OBGYN, practices out of Bethesda, Germantown (19785 Crystal Rock Drive, Suite 208, Germantown, MD 20874) and Rockville (11500 Old Georgetown Road, 1st Floor, Rockville, MD 20852). "I have done vaginal hysterectomies for patients who want bottom surgery. I am happy to help patients who are Child free. I operate at Shady Grove Hospital in Rockville. (301) 528-8444. Just ask office to schedule visit with me specifically as I share the office with 3 other OBGYN doctors." Her clinical interests include LGBTQ Health and Trans/Non-Binary Health.
+1 Dr. Supriya Mishra in Bethesda, Maryland. 31yo F, single, no children: bilateral salpingectomy. I found Dr. Mishra on the childfree directory and I couldn’t recommend her more. Absolutely no hoops—she understands her patients are adults who know what they want. I never had to defend my decision. Her staff, and the hospital staff (Shady Grove Rockville) went out of their way to figure out scheduling and insurance and make the process as easy as possible. Back to walking after a day or two, a few more days for driving.
Cheverly
Dr. Henry Adegbulugbe, "Dr Addy". UM Capital Region Health Medical Group at Cheverly. I got my tubal ligation done last week by Dr. Henry Adegbulugbe at age 25. He offered to sterilize my partner instead (26M) due to ease but didn't push when I said I was sure I wanted to be the one to have it done instead.
Cumberland
Dr. Tom Hartsuch, Western Maryland Health System OBGYN (Full Salpingectomy) Friend (27F) stage 4 endometriosis had her operation done after one mandatory counseling/evaluation session. Doctor advised on statistics on how many women under 30 regret it later but did not push back when assured she would be fine. Friend is confident he would perform on someone getting it purely optionally.
+1 Dr Hartsuch, I wanted to make it clear that he will perform optional sterilizations. He mentioned how young I was (27) and that adoption is expensive (I'm in a queer relationship) but readily signed off on the paperwork. I do not have any children and have never been pregnant.
Columbia
Lilja Stefansson, MD, in Columbia, MD and Fulton, MD. Private practice I am LGBTQ+ friendly/ally. Doctor submitted.
Mokerrum F. Malik MD, in Columbia and Fulton, Maryland, Private Practice OBGYN, "I just wanted to add myself to the list of providers who perform sterilizations for childfree individuals. I am LGBTQ+ friendly"
Dr Langer, Columbia MD. Did a vasectomy, no questioning of intent, only mandatory waiting period on a 26 year old. Good doc and good practice.
Dr. Margot Watson, Signature OBGYN (Bilateral Salpingectomy) I got my bisalp done by Dr. Watson at 24. She did a bisalp and hysterectomy on my friend who struggled with gender dysphoria who is 23. Asked me if I was sure I wanted it and I said yes, and she said okay and scheduled my surgery. Is LGBT+ friendly.
+1 Dr Watson, I recently had a full hysterectomy by Dr. Margot Watson in Columbia, Maryland. I know she is already on the list of Childfree Friendly docs, but I just wanted to add another testimonial of support for her. Met with me, asked if I for-sure did not want kids, and then we went through with a full hysterectomy. My medical reason was extreme pain from my periods, and she was incredibly helpful and supportive.
+1 Dr. Margot Watson at Signature OBGYN in Columbia, MD as a childfree physician and advocate. She is already on the list, but her compassion and care can't be understated. "I recently had a bi-salp, age 30. This was actually planned 3-4 years ago, but I was diagnosed with other issues and had to put it on hold. Initial consult included standard 'Are you sure/possible alternatives', but she listened as I told her about my history and choice. No bingos, not counter-questions. She agreed the procedure would be beneficial. I felt very validated."
Dr Harold Wu Johns Hopkins Baltimore & Columbia Md. Laproscopic Hysterectomy including uterus, cervix, and tubes at 25 years old. No children. Not married. Suspicion of endo but no diagnosis. My reason was period irregularity and pain. Despite me being prone to surgery complications, I healed remarkably quickly. He was so so kind through the whole process and is lgbtqia friendly. First male gyn I ever felt fully safe with. Very familiar with bottom surgery too for afab. Minimal questions. Literally just said "I'm sure you've thought this through, I just want to make sure we stay safe". Works with Dr Watson above.
Dr. Sasha Nelson as Signature OBGYN in Columbia, MD. A few other doctors there are on the list already (Dr. Margot Watson and Dr. Harold Wu) but when I scheduled my consult Dr. Watson was out of the office on medical leave for at least another 3 months and I wanted a female doctor. I am 26, never pregnant, and not in a committed relationship. I saw Dr. Nelson for a consult at the beginning of August and had my surgery done in mid October. I went in prepared with my sterilization binder but never needed to pull it out. I was asked the typical questions such as whether I had considered long acting removable contraceptives and if I knew this is not reversible, but she was very respectful the whole time. I know there are a good number of negative reviews about Signature and Howard County General Hospital, where my procedure was performed, but my experience has been nothing but positive!
Dr. Veena Choubey, Johns Hopkins Medicine, in Columbia and Odenton, MD. During my annual exam, I (33F and married) mentioned my interest in getting a bilateral salpingectomy. I had issues with hormonal birth control in the past. Notably, the Mirena IUD caused bacterial infections for me. Dr. Choubey initially asked if my husband would consider a vasectomy instead. However, after hearing about my experience with the Mirena IUD, Dr. Choubey said she would do a bilateral salpingectomy for me. She didn't judge me for my decision. She wanted to make sure that I knew for sure that I didn't want biological children. I had a great experience with Dr. Choubey. Note for members: OP is over 30 and has had complications with an IUD, and the doctor still suggested a vasectomy for OP's partner. Have bingo rebuttals ready to go.
Denise Kirkner-Vourlos, M.D., she performs the surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Columbia, Maryland (Howard County). 32yo bilateral salpingectomy.
Easton
Dr. Christopher Runz Easton, MD. Me: 32m, divorced/single, childfree 100%, 0 kids. Vasectomy. November 2021. After considering a vasectomy for a long time I finally built up the courage to seek out a consultation. I met with Dr. Runz who was the most enthusiastic, friendly & professional person I could have asked for. He inquired my reasons for seeking the procedure. He never once pushed back, seemed unwilling or gave bingo’s. He provided pamphlet information and discussed in detail the procedure. By the end of the consultation we were booking my procedure! I couldn’t believe it! I live in a rural area that is heavily red and I went into this appointment expecting pushback but was ecstatic when I received none. Procedure day went perfectly. Everything he described in advance was what occurred. There was nothing unexpected or out of the ordinary.
Frederick
Dr. Radha Padhy, MD, FACOG Capitol Women's Care, Frederick OBGYN, 61 Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick, MD 21702, 301-663-6171. LGBTQ+ friendly. Plus-size friendly. Neurodivergent respectful. Also Dr. Allison Groff at the same location. April 2024. I'm 36 and originally consulted for a bilateral salpingectomy & IUD replacement in February 2024, but I had other underlying issues that required a hysterectomy. Dr. Padhy does robotic assisted hysterectomies, and because of this, my wait for surgery was a bit longer (April 2024) but only because of the operating room availability with the robot machine. For bisalps and tubal ligations the wait is only about 2-4 weeks. She also specializes in endometriosis treatments. When I asked Dr. Padhy if she would sterilize me she said, "I will sterilize anyone over 18, as long as they are informed of all the risks, it's their choice." She is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and understanding and I highly recommend her!
Dr. Gerrit Schipper, MD Plus-size friendly. Neurodivergent respectful. I went in to have a discussion about a tubal ligation because of roe v. wade, and he was very polite only asked a couple questions about why I didn’t want kids, and I was able to schedule my surgical appointment during that discussion. I’ve linked his information below. I will say I am 29, so unsure if my age plays a factor in how easy it was to get my tubal ligation, but I was expecting to have to fight for this procedure, and it was very smooth.
+1 Dr Gerrit Schipper - incredibly friendly doctor with little to no pushback in regards to asking for sterilization. Didn’t ask how old I was, didn’t ask me to change my mind - just asked if i knew it was permanent and that it couldn’t be undone. Approved bisalp salpingectomy, 28.
+1 Dr. Schipper. Nov 2024. Bisalp on 21-year-old redditor. He is friendly. He ensures that anyone requesting sterilization understands the risks and that sterilization means you will not be able to naturally conceive children. He asks you to produce that information first. I appreciate that because that helps any misunderstandings from patient-doctor, especially with neurodivergent people who may use alternative language to describe things. He also did not probe me for any reasoning and only asked questions that related to making sure I knew what the procedure was and what it does to my body (can’t have kids afterwards, not reversible). He will sometimes pat your back or side of your arm like a dad giving his kid a pat on the back after hitting a baseball. Ask ahead of time for no touching if that matters to you.
Dr. Albert Simmonds of Simmonds, Martin, & Helmbrecht in Maryland. Bilateral Salpingectomy. At that time he performed surgery in both Frederick and Rockville. I was 35 when I requested the procedure, and was only asked if I understood it was permanent and that a vasectomy for my husband was also an option. I said I understood, and wanted to have the procedure. He had his surgical scheduler contact me in the next few days and I had surgery a few weeks later. No hassle, no judgement, no issues post-op.
Dr. Tanya DeWitt, Women's Health Specialists of Frederick (Essure)
Dr. Jie Gao in Frederick, MD. For reference, I'm 25F, single, and have never been pregnant or wanted kids. I previously had the Mirena IUD. Went in for a pap smear as a new patient and brought up wanting a bisalp. No pushback or bingos whatsoever, just a lot of confirmation that the procedure was what I wanted and that I understood what it entailed, which was probably just a security measure. Luckily the surgery center had a cancellation, and I was able to schedule my bisalp for 2 weeks later. I have Aetna insurance and the entire procedure was covered, just a $100 copay
Gaithersburg
Dr. Angela Thompson - Essure, Tubal ligation w/ cauterization, Kaiser Permanente members only
Halethorpe
Dr Cynthia Clunie Cesaire, MD. Location 1701 Twin Springs Rd Halethorpe, MD 21227. Bilateral salpingectomy Dr. Cesaire is my gynecologist. I asked her about the process and she immediately congratulated me for making the decision and sent the referral over to pre-op. She does not do the surgery herself.
Hagerstown
Dr. Kristina Torrence/Seader (bilateral salpingectomy) Capital Women's Care. Approved at 26 with very little bingoing/pushback.
+1 Dr. Kristine Torrence Single (with same guy for 14 years though) no kids, 2 abortions 10 years apart I've been with her for 7 years. At 25 I asked about getting my tubes tied and she did ask that i wait and offered different options of birth control. At 30 she asked if I wanted to get my tubes tied. Within a week I had all my appointments set. She never tried to make me feel bad or change my mind. Right before I went to the or she asked any second thoughts. I said nope and that was that. She's a great doctor and I trust her completely with any surgeries. She's never been judgmental about my choices, remembered I didn't want kids and started the conversation about sterilization.
Dr. Anusha Bhatia Capital Women's Care. Bilateral salpingectomy 30, married, 100% childfree. Surgery scheduling was easy, no bingos from doctor.
Havre de Grace
Daniel P Arrison MD,FACS Chesapeake Urology Associates 251 Lewis Lane Havre de Grace, MD 21078, 410-942-0130 also 201 Plumtree Road Bel Air, MD 21015 410-803-0089.
+1 Vasectomy on 43M CF.
Lanham
Dr. Jonelle Samuel I am 25F and got my procedure (bilateral salpingectomy) done in December of this year by Dr. Jonelle Samuel in Lanham, Maryland. I walked into some minor pushback in the form of usual questions (I understand this is permanent, if a partner wanted kids what would I do, if I changed my mind what would my options be). However after I answered the questions she booked me for 2 weeks later. She says she does the procedure on patients 21+ so long as it's clear they understand what they're doing and are educated on their options.
Dr. Jonelle Samuel's website: https://www.luminishealth.org/en/find-a-provider/jonelle-samuel?language_content_entity=en
Leonardtown
[Dr. Arthur Greenwood[(https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors/arthur-john-greenwood-md) in Leonardtown, MD in February 2023. Discussed risks vs benefits with me, along with long term birth control options however I had already tried pretty much all the birth control options. Relatively easy and quick consultation and had my procedure done a few weeks later. Just made sure I knew I would not be able to have children naturally and did not pressure or question me about my decision at all. I am a 28 year old female, not married and no children.
Lutherville
Dr. Victoria Ann Dowling. Bilateral salpingectomy (prior insertion of Mirena and Paragard as well). 32, Married, 100% Childfree, Kaiser Permanente. Mentioned during my PAP that husband and I were considering sterilization. 6 months later scheduled an initial consultation to discuss the procedure and what to expect. No bingos except to ask politely if I was absolutely sure and understood that this was a permanent procedure. As yet it is unclear if this doctor will move directly to sterilisation and members should take this into consideration when choosing this doctor.
+1 Victoria Dowling, MD. Location 2391 Greenspring Drive Timonium, MD 21093. The procedure completed - Bilateral salpingectomy. Referred from Dr Cesaire listed above. Dr. Dowling was my surgeon and she was also lovely. Made sure I understood what was going to happen and answered all of my questions. Kaiser did not require a co-pay. Once you get the referral you'll be scheduled for surgery in 4-6 weeks. The only thing you're out of pocket for are your pain meds. They send them ahead of time so you can pickup before surgery. My surgery was at the Lutherville Center. Although the South Baltimore center also does surgery.
Mechanicsville
Dr. Krishna P. Jayaraman - Vasectomy. I called to schedule a consultation and in that same phone call the receptionist scheduled the procedure a couple weeks following the consultation. Although I am 26, I look 16 and they treated me with respect and had no problems approving me. 28227 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Prince Frederick
Dr. Shafquat Meraj - Vasectomy. Does not discriminate based on age. 1015 Prince Frederick Blvd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678, (410) 535-4116
+1 Dr Meraj. Gave me a vasectomy at 21 and didn't have any reservations about my age
Ocean City
Dr Christine Neto, from Atlantic general health which operates in Ocean City and Berlin, Maryland as well as Selbyville, Ocean View, and Fenwick Island, Delaware. 27F, single/dating but unmarried, no kids, never married. Bilateral tubal salpingectomy (fallopian tube removal). She asked qualifying questions: why I am looking for a tubal, why I don’t want to have children, is there any chance for regret, and why contraceptives like pills or IUD isn’t an option for me. After answering she gave me a date for surgery -covered by insurance (except for copay’s) under Aetna -the anesthesiologist offered me a local block to prevent pain in my abdomen, so I had very little pain while healing
-1 Dr Christine Neto will NOT provide sterilisation for people 25 and under, a 21 year old advises that "I have many chronic health conditions and mental illness and just don’t want to have kids and can’t take many forms of birth control. It was completely ridiculous. This doctor even went on a rant to me how she put off child bearing herself….. weird. The nurse before I even got to the doctor said loudly in the hallways where others could hear, “so you don’t want kids?” Very nasty tone. I replied no and she said like ever? Just very unprofessional and rude."
Rockville
Natalya Danilyants Center for Innovative GYN Care - Laparoscopic hysterectomy. Trans friendly office; no issues getting hysterectomy at 24; Specialize in minimally invasive, 2 incision surgery. Another CFer note: Just FYI: The doctors here work out of a Catholic Hospital, so my elective sterilization cost wasn't covered (23F, Double Salpingectomy). Be aware that the cost may likely be paid out of pocket.
Dr. Carolynn Young at Rockville Gynecology. 27F, bisalp, no children. I see Kate Skillin, PA-C, but Dr. Young does surgeries for her patients. No bingos from either of them, just double checking “no babies ever, right?” at each step of the process. They did not even ask for my reasons, really simple process. She schedules surgeries about 1-2 months out.
Dr. Gary Friedlander in Rockville, MD, was very thorough with how he would proceed with the surgery, and did not oppose or question me when I mentioned I had no children. He simply mentioned to make sure this is what I wanted and proceeded to get the surgery booked during my consultation. My vasectomy went with mo issues, and my recovery was very easy with no issues.
Dr. George Resta, bilateral salpingectomy - I'm 28, married, and do not have any children. He gave me information about the procedure and some basic statistics about regret, but never once questioned my decision and made it very clear he supported me. It took me 3-4 weeks to get my consult, and then they could have scheduled me for the procedure in less than a month, but I had to wait a little longer because of scheduling conflicts. My insurance (United Healthcare Oxford) has said that everything will be covered, but I have yet to receive the bills.
Salisbury
Dr. Monique Williams, Chesapeake Healthcare in Salisbury, MD. Performed a bisalp on 21 y/o female, single and no kids. Was super kind and scheduled me quickly.
+1 Dr. Monique Williams in Salisbury, MD, USA. She got me in for a consultation originally even though she wasn’t accepting new clients at the time, because I had specifically requested her. At my consultation, she asked me a few basic questions like what if my husband in the future wants kids, I told her that the first thing I tell a potential partner is that I don’t want children, and if they do them are are not compatible, I would never marry someone who wanted to be a parent. She approved me within 5 minutes, she said I was well spoken and she could tell that I have thought a lot about this and I’m confident in my decision. Her office staff was overall very friendly, she was very supportive and kind and made me feel very comfortable even though I have medical trauma from the past, I felt safe that she was the one to do my procedure. The office was very prompt with my scheduling, and I felt 100% informed. I just got my bisalp today and it went amazing. I am 22, just turned on November 26th. When I was approved I was 21, just a couple of months ago. Post op is already scheduled, thanks once again to the amazing office staff. I have no children, never been pregnant, no abortions. I’d love if you guys could add my note to the list, I would love to help another woman to have as smooth and welcoming experience that I did :)
Silver Spring
Dr. Ein, Capitol Women's Care - Essure. NB while it is unlikely this doctor will provide Essure, Dr Ein may still be childfree/sterilisation friendly.
Dr. Nancy Behram, OB/GYN Associates - Essure, Novasure. NB while it is unlikely this doctor will provide Essure, Dr Behram may still be childfree/sterilisation friendly.
Dr. Bradford Kleinman - Adiana. NB while it is unlikely this doctor will provide Adiana, Dr Kleinman may still be childfree/sterilisation friendly.
Dr. Richard Kurnot, Chesapeake Urology Consultants - 3801 International Drive Suite 310, Silver Spring, MD 20906 - (301) 598-9717
+1 Dr. Richard Kurnot, Chesapeake Urology Consultants - 3801 International Drive Suite 310, Silver Spring, MD 20906 - (301) 598-9717. Vasectomy. 22M, Single, Childfree
+1 Dr. Richard Kurnot, 3801 International Drive Suite 310, Silver Spring, MD 20906 - (301) 598-9717. Performed a vasectomy on 25M (unmarried, no kids) with no pushback or questioning.
Dr. Nicole DeQuattro M.D., FACOG - (laprascopic bilateral salpingectomy). I’m 27 and single and she performed this procedure little issue. She pushed back a little in initial appointment but was it just quick “are you sure?” questions; seemed more like she was covering her bases than trying to change my mind. Had a follow-up appointment where she described the procedure and third appointment was the surgery.
Silver Spring/Rockville
Dr. Anne Shrout, Capitol Women's Care (laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy). I had to get a letter from my psychiatrist and have a close friend or family member come in and tell my doc that yes, this really was a thing I had thought through and wanted.
-1 Dr. Shrout refused sterilization to a 22-year old woman who had a letter of support from her psychiatrist, and the supportive presence of her mother. Dr. Shrout treated the person like a child, told her she would meet someone who would change her mind about having children, told her that her psychiatrist-prescribed medication was affecting her thinking, and she might think different when she eventually came off it.
Dr. Andrew Block - Bilateral Salpingectomy. NOTE: May be reluctant to approve women in their early 20's, I was approved at 27. Contemporary OB/GYN Associates - (301)468-0073
Towson
Dr Elizabeth Ernst-Singnore, bilateral salpingectomy.
Westminster
Dr. Keith O'Reilly MD, Urologist - Vasectomy - No scalpel, titanium clamps, length of vas deferens removed, cauterized both ends of both vas deferens.
Dr Jordan Angell at Chesapeake Urology
Dr. Melvin A. Yeshnik - Tubal
Amherst
Dr. Melanie S Greenman MD 170 University Drive, Amherst, MA 01002, 413-586-9866. Also see Northampton locations. Feb 2023. Bisalp on 20-year-old CF redditor. LBGTQ+ friendly.
Andover
Dr. Stephen Zappala, MD, Andover Urology, 140 Haverhill St, Andover, MA 01810 (978) 475-4499. April 2023. Vasectomy on 28-year-old CF redditor.
Attleboro
Dr. Michele Finkle, at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, MA. I’m 34F, not married but in a LTR with a man, and neither of us have ever really wanted children. Dr. Finkle didn’t push back on my request at all, no bingos, she explained everything, answered all my questions. Overall, totally respectful and just lovely to work with. I highly recommend her. Every time I’ve been there (for this and other things) they’ve been wonderful, from the front desk staff to the clinicians and everyone in between. Doctor offered both bilateral salpingectomy and tubal ligation for OP, who elected for bilateral salpingectomy.
Boston
Dr. Ashley Navarro, MD, MPH: previously in Asheville, moved to Boston in November 2024. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I am fellowship trained in Complex Family Planning (abortion, permanent contraception, and complex contraception) following an ObGyn residency. I have no restrictions other than patient is not being coerced by another party. I have no age, marital, or parity restrictions and fully support Child-free by Choice persons. I am trained to perform laparoscopic salpingectomy and laparoscopic bilateral tubal ligation with Filshie clips. If you have Medicaid, be prepared to wait 30 days from signing the Medicaid consent. You can sign with any provider and they can refer to me. Make sure your name on the consent is the EXACT same as what is on your Medicaid card.
+1 Dr. Navarro. Feb 2024. Bisalp on 26-year-old redditor. She and her staff are absolutely incredible and I can’t recommend them get enough!
Note with regards to Asheville Urology Associates - a receptionist has advised one of our members that the practice will no longer sterilise under 25 year olds with no children.
Dr. Trevin Lau, MD : Mass General Obstetrics and Gynecology, 55 Fruit St., Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care, Suite 4F, Boston, MA 02114, 617-724-2229. Also in Waltham. Plus-size friendly. Dec 2022, Bisalp on 33-year-old redditor. She works at Massachusetts General Hospital. She works out of the Boston campus of Massachusetts General Hospital, but performs the procedure at the campus in Waltham, MA. Her only concern was me going through an elective surgery when my IUD works just fine but I mentioned the political climate and she said okay. She had no moral objection to it; just wanted to make sure. No bingos at all. So we scheduled it for two months out. She was fine with me keeping my IUD for period control.
-1 Dr Lau, "she just kept suggesting an IUD (even when I told her repeatedly that I was adamantly opposed to one due to trauma/anxiety) and told me 3 times that I might regret sterilization."
+1 Dr. Trevin Lau at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. She accepted my decision after one visit (not including a visit with a different doctor in the same practice that bingoed me HARD) and I booked my procedure that day. She is still my gyno and overall a very smart and reasonable person.
+1 Dr. Lau. Bisalp on 33-year-old redditor. I’m 5’2’’ and was about 219lbs at the time of surgery. I was also into the process of getting weight loss surgery (which happened six months later!) so the team knew I was doing something about my weight. I’d had anesthesia for other procedures in the past so my heart handled everything just fine. In fact this was the proof I needed to show my weight loss surgeons that I was fine with anesthesia. I’ve had 4 Mirena IUDs and all were done under sedation. Still kept the IUD for cycle cessation.
Dr. Carrie Coleman Obstetrician/Gynecologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. For me she did a bilateral laparoscopic salpingectomy (taking out the fallopian tubes). She was very sweet and curteous and supportive of my decision, she didn't push me on why I wanted to be childfree, she only asked the three legal questions of am I sure, am I sure I want surgery, and am I aware of the surgery risks. She was a joy to work with and the entire procedure from consult to surgery was only a month. Everyone in the department was very nice as well. If you need more information please let me know.
+1 Dr. Coleman July 2024. Bisalp on 23-year-old. She was so helpful, from my consult in May to my actual operation yesterday, it was so smooth.
-1 Dr Coleman, her receptionist was either being difficult or was incompetent so I never got an appointment despite calling 3+ times
Beth Israel Hospital 330 Brookline Ave Boston MA 02215. The entire OBGYN department was extremely supportive in my decision. I brought up the topic of sterilization during my routine OBGYN appointment with Dr Cory French (sometime late fall) had a pre op appointment about a month later and then had my surgery the following April. The surgery went perfect and the staff at the hospital were amazing. The surgery was preformed by Dr Royce and Dr Trochtenberg I couldn’t have asked for a better team as were absolutely phenomenal. If you are in the Boston area I would highly recommend them.
Dr. Tiffany Minors at Beth Israel saw me today and was wonderful and listened to my history and reasons, and didn't make me feel like I had to justify not wanting children. We talked about all options available, and she accepted my concerns about temporary birth control without judgement. She set me up for a confirmation to go through with surgery, informed me of risks and clearly went through the surgery without fear mongering. She acknowledged that I have felt this way for quite a long time, and that I've clearly thought carefully about this. She made me feel seen, and like a person, and the whole department was incredible and kind. While doctors may come and go and I have yet to meet my surgeon, the OBYGYN department of this hospital is very good for affirming personal choice, and I was given no pushback for my wishes. I know I'm being correctly informed and helped with my options, and feel incredibly safe and understood with this. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Minors to anyone looking to start this journey.
Dr. Nisse Clark at MGB in Boston, Massachusetts, I am 24F, unmarried, and child free. Dr. Clark preformed a complete hysterectomy (removal of cervix and uterus) and a bilateral salpingectomy for extremely painful periods (possible endometriosis) and for sterilization. Dr. Clark was wonderful, understanding and accessible throughout the entire process. She listened to all of my concerns about the surgery and did not bingo me once. My surgery took place about 4 months after my first appointment with her (others may have a different experience as I was already approved to have a hysto with a different surgeon in the office)."
Danielle Roncari, Tufts Med. M.D., Phone: 617-414-2000
Hong-Thao Thieu, Tufts Med. 617-414-2000, team member of Dr. Roncari. Dr. Roncari was unavailable because of an emergency surgery, so I saw Dr. Thieu. She wanted to keep me on the IUD but I persisted that it was causing problems and wasn't working for me, so she OK'ed an Essure procedure. Was 28 at the time.
Helen Dajer, CNM, Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates, 147 Milk Street, Boston MA 617-654-7000 (Essure)
Maia Sharuk, M.D. 617-859-5250, Harvard Vanguard, Copley Square, 165 Dartmouth Street Boston, MA 02116 (tubal ligation, Essure) // Will not perform sterilization below the age of 30F, however, will refer you for a doctor who would be comfortable and willing to.
Dr. Robert Weatherford, Bilateral Salpingectomy, 33yo Sept 2024, he made sure I knew what the surgery entailed, and scheduled me for surgery. Communication could have been better as I didn’t hear from him or his office for a few months but was very receptive to my request and also mentioned wanting to be on the list to help other women.
Brighton
Katherine Matta MD, St. Elizabeth's, 736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135, Phone: (617) 787-0017 (Partial hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy at age 26). NB the reception might tell you she doesn't do bilateral salpingectomies but she will for suitable patients. Note: Katherine may no longer be able to perform sterilisation in St. Elizabeth’s system since it is Catholic affiliated. She just told me this at my appointment but recommended a Dr. Jean Noel who performs them at Carney Hospital in Dorchester.
+1 Dr Matta, Brighton, MA. I am 36/f, partnered, and got a bisalp + unilateral oophorectomy (I was having left side ovulation pain) last week. She also inserted a new IUD as I am one of the fortunate folks who get 0 periods with Mirena, so she was willing to give me a new one still to stop bleeding for the next 8 years :)
Brookline
Dr. Sarah Miller, MD MPH, Northeast Vasectomy and Family Planning PLLC. 1180 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446. No scalpel vasectomy. 29 male, single, childless. One consult and same day vasectomy appointment, one post-vasectomy appointment. Verified that I understood the procedure and that it is permanent. Respectful and easy process. Accepts insurance (ended up being no cost to me). 10/10 would get snipped again.
Ashley Ackerman / Commonwealth OB-GYN. Bilateral salpingectomy. 26, single, voluntarily sterilized. Very short wait time. 2 weeks' wait for consult. Surgery scheduled for 3 weeks later. Completely covered by insurance (and not subject to deductible) with UnitedHealthcare Choice - Harvard Pilgrim [Pending]. No bingos, though doctor did mention the statistics for the possibility of regret being higher for patients under 30. She was thorough in describing the risks of the procedure, but didn't try to talk me out of it. She stressed her belief in bodily autonomy.
Dr. Lyndsey Cypen at Beth Israel Deaconess in Brookline, MA, bilateral salpingectomy for 35yo, July 2024. She was really warm, professional, didn't bother with any bingos, I didn't feel judged, and it turns out she's a good surgeon to boot. No problems so far! Pro tip: it seems like she tends to run behind schedule so prepare for that. My consult started 45 minutes late, but she really takes her time with you in the appointment, so that may be the cause for the tardiness. Some of her scheduling team seem kind of out of it and made some small mistakes, but I got a consult in two weeks as a new patient and my surgery was scheduled for three weeks later. They schedule your post-op when they schedule the surgery which is nice, but they don't consult with you on the date so you may have to change it to fit your schedule. She's a good doctor and I'd recommend her to someone wanting this procedure. They did double check that I didn’t just want an IUD instead, but weren’t pushy
Burlington
Dr. William Faust, MD (781.744.8420) Lahey Hospital & Medical Center 41 Mall Road Burlington, MA 01805. (Vasectomy) I went in for a vasectomy consultation, asked me a few questions, asked how many children I had, I started giving my prepared speech about how I'm childfree and I've been with my wife for 10+ years and I got about half way through and he stopped me and said he understood that some people don't want children, he wasn't there to judge. Scheduled my vasectomy for a few months out. Got it a few weeks ago. While he was preparing for the surgery, he was making small talk, and again asked how many children I have, when I told him 0, he was like, "oh yeah, that's right" and we continued on with the conversation as if nothing happened. Very nice and relaxed.
Dr Ambareen Jan Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, (781) 744-8560 or Lahey Medical Center, Peabody, One Essex Center Drive, Peabody, MA 01960, (978) 538-4620. I am a 24(F) with no children and got a BiSalp from her recently. I met up with her 2 months out to discuss my thoughts and views. She made sure it was something I thoroughly understood and discussed what the procedure would consist of. She approved me me right away since I knew what I wanted and she had amazing bed side manners beginning to end! Dr. Jan is all for women being in control of their bodies. The whole team at Lahey was warm and welcoming throughout the whole process, 100% recommend!
+1 Dr. Jan, March 2023. Bisalp on childfree 26-year-old redditor. Waited about two weeks to see her, and was approved at the initial consultation for the surgery. She asked some basic questions but nothing I would consider bingo, very empowering. Surgery scheduled a month and a half later- easy no bingo pre-op with another physician. Actual surgery went great, my care team was fantastic. Lahey is a teaching hospital so there’s a lot of folks in the room but everyone was respectful. I have a severe phobia of needles. Both my nurse and my anesthesiologist took that seriously and I was listened to. She knows she’s on this list and has been contacted by other redditors, but she seems pretty chill about it.
Dr. Kendall Griffith, Bilateral Salpingectomy in October 2023, 22, unmarried, no children. Wait time was about 1.5 months, both for scheduling an appointment and scheduling the surgery after the appointment. Dr. Griffith was very nice and didn’t say anything weird, just confirmed that I was sure about the procedure and fine not having biological kids. Was able to get pelvic exam/pap smear while under
+1 Dr. Kendall Griffith, Bilateral Salpingectomy on July 2024, 25, unmarried, no children. Booked consultation about 2-3 months out. Surgery and post-op appointment were booked within the next month. Dr. Griffith was very nice, she didn't judge, and thoroughly explained pros and cons of the surgery. She said the biggest risk is the risk of regret. I like that she didn't try to convince me and wanted me to be sure of my decision.
Dr. Anju Nayar - (the practice I saw her at was located in Burlington, MA, USA but she also practices in Winchester, MA, USA I believe), Bilateral salpingectomy in August 2024, 35yo single childfree. My experience in having a bilateral salpingectomy performed by Dr. Nayar went smoothly and I felt very supported through the process. Dr. Nayar was not judgemental, she listened to my concerns about prior providers who pushed a pronatalist agenda, and she never did more than ensure I was informed about the procedure and confirmed that I was sure of my decision. I was able to have my surgery completed within a month of my initial consultation and I had no issues with billing or recovery after the procedure. I highly recommend her!
Cambridge
Dr. Anita Chanana MD Cambridge Health Alliance, 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, 617-665-1000. LGBTQ+ friendly. Specialist in LGBTQ Health. Sept. 2024. Bisalp on 26-year-old CF redditor. I could not have have had a better experience with Dr. Chanana. From my consultation to the actual procedure, she was knowledgeable, empathetic and listened to all my pre-op concerns. No bingos whatsoever! My procedure went better than I could have hoped - I had a virtually pain-free recovery and experienced minimal discomfort. She also called me about 48 hours post-op to see how I was doing and that was really nice. You will not find a better surgeon or doctor in Cambridge, MA. Highly, highly recommend!
Germaine Earle Cruickshanks, D.O., Mount Auburn Hospital (617) 503-1000. Bilateral salpingectomy. Agreed to start the process towards surgery after our first appointment. Was comfortable with marijuana use.
MD Zoe McKee at Mount Auburn Hospital. No bingos, no nonsense, straight shooter. Highly reccommend. 617-499-5151
Chestnut Hill
Abigail R. Burns, M.D., Brigham & Womens Faulkner Hospital (617) 731-3400. 200 Boylston St Ste 301 Chestnut Hill, MA 02476. Scheduled Surgery right after consultation. Bi Salp for an unwed 27F with no kids, very agreeable if you can provide a history of wanting this and that you have done your research.
Danvers
Cara Chuderewicz - Essex County OBGYN, Cara Chuderewicz, 480 Maple St., Suite 303, Danvers, Massachusetts 01923 (978) 927-4800. Bilateral salpingectomy performed on early 30's CF redditor. No Bingo-ing. Only asked legal questions making sure I knew the possible risks of surgery, that I definitely wanted the surgery, and that I understood the procedure. Very pleasant and professional experience all around.
Fall River
Dr. Stephen Gagliardi I had a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy I am 26f, unmarried but in a stable 4 year relationship. 0 children My OB practices in his office, he isn't my main doctor, but when I met with him for my consult I was there for 5 minutes max. He asked a few of the typical "what if your partner wants kids, what if you change your mind" but took my answers at face value. This doctor is VERY blunt and won't coddle you.
Ericka M. Hersh at Southcoast Woman's Care in Fall River, MA; performed bilateral salpingectomy on a single, 24 year old female. I saw her for the first time in April and I asked her to be steriled. She supported my decision right away and suggested the bilateral salpingectomy since it can also help prevent cancer. Procedure occured a couple months later in August.
Dr. Susanne Matais-Gomes Bisalp completed Married - 35 - Childfree.
+1 Dr. Suzanne Mattias-Gomes out of Fall River, Massachusetts, 22 year old child-free cis-gender female - sterilisation.
Gardner
Dr. Andrea M. Damour, MD at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Massachusetts. I had been inquiring about sterilization 9 years ago but decided to go for an iud instead. This year I again stated my desire for sterilization and Dr. Damour agrees to perform the surgery. She did site potential regret on the paperwork but was very transparent about doing that during the whole process.
Greenfield
Dr. Polonsky and Dr Hebert, 48 Sanderson St, Greenfield Massachusetts 01301, 413 773 2200. Performed a bisalp/ablation, then a year later a full hysterectomy because of breakthrough bleeding/associated pain and issues. 22 for bisalp, 23 for hysterectomy. Process for bisalp: called, had a phone appointment where they asked questions about if I was interested in birth control, I said I wanted to control/stop my bad periods and also never get pregnant. They tried recommending hormonal options, I said those have always gone horribly wrong, and my periods are too bad to even consider a copper IUD. She said they have "more permanent surgical options, but they'll leave you unable to have children" and I said I was interested in pursuing because I never want children. She asked me to explain my logic, I said I've never wanted kids, and if I changed my mind, I would never want biological ones and would adopt due to some family medical stuff. She approved me pending a physical exam in person which was really more to make sure I was who I said I was and to make sure everything was in the right place. Surgery was a few months later and could have been sooner except it didn't fit my schedule well. Extremely smooth process and only pushback was them trying to make sure they didn't do a surgery if they didn't have to.
Dr. Timothy Lepore to the list for Greenfield MA. Best OBGYN I have ever met. He performed my bilsap, and was very supportive of my decision. No push back whatsoever. Surgery itself was a breeze to set up, it was uncomplicated and my pain was minimal.
Hyannis
Dr. Richard Angelo (508) 771-0017. Sterilised a 26 year old without children via Essure.
Lenox
Dr. Lindsay Cobden, MD Berkshire OBGYN, 777 North Street, Third Floor, Pittsfield, MA 01201, 413-499-8570. She approved me for a full hysterectomy as a childfree woman, aged 32, with no other medical issues. Did not put up a fight or ask any patronizing questions. Super great doctor, totally understands and respects my decision not to be a mother, and has good bedside manner. I thanked her for respecting my autonomy and choice, and she said “tell your friends”!
Leominster
Ronald G Ebb, M.D., HealthAlliance Hospital, 50 Memorial Drive, Entrance G, Suite 108, Leominster, MA 01453, 978-466-2280 (vasectomy)
Medford
Dr. Parul Nagar, DO 101 Main Street, Suite 116, Medford, MA, 781-395-6000. Dec. 2023. Bisalp on 31-year-old redditor.
Milford
Brian K Bond. UMass Memorial OB/GYN at Milford 91 Water Street Milford, Massachusetts 01757. bilateral salpingectomy. 28, Female, Married, Child-Free. Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance. No waiting period, asked about tubal litigation for the first time during a routine exam and he immediately gave me all the info i needed and said i could schedule the surgery anytime. No bingos of any kind. Showed me picture diagrams to decide on what procedure i wanted, scheduled a preop appointment within a week to sign paperwork and answer any questions i had. Cost is 250 insurance copay for surgery. Very kind and understanding.
+1 Dr Bond, I can happily say, that as of yesterday, June 29th, 2023, I am a 22 year old single woman with no children that has been sterilized via tubal ligation. I would 100% recommend Dr. Bond to others, but I would advise confidence and doing your own research on the procedure beforehand. He asked me about my reasons for sterilization and I very confidently told him them, as well as a hand-written letter I had written that went more onto depth. He seemed impressed on how well-informed I was, and although expressed concern on the possibility of regret, asked me if I wanted a bisalp or a tubal ligation. NB take note that this member experienced significant unprofessionalism from the doctor's reception team " I had my consultation appointment today (April) but when I got there I heard the receptionists loudly speaking with each other about me and how ridiculous I am for getting a tubal ligation at my age, insinuating that I only want to have unprotected sex and that I will change my mind. There were other patients within earshot. The receptionist then told me Dr. Bond had to reschedule, and that I should just give up because I am "too young to have the procedure done." which has now been dealt with by the doctor himself.
-1 Dr Bond, he didn't listen to me and my concerns with getting pregnant. I tried to explain how bad my anxiety was about ever being pregnant but he wasn't listening. Even after asking how long I knew I didn't want kids he still thought it would be something I would regret. I've never wanted kids and I even told him I would rather regret not having them but he still didn't want to offer anything surgical. I don't know if something changed since that other person went but it was a terrible experience. I had a pap smear scheduled too and I canceled that because I don't think I could ever go back. It felt like he was trying to force and iud or implant which are both things I told him I thought about and didn't want. Also, I am 22.
Milbury
Dr. Brian Clark, New England Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, 22 West St. Milbury. (Childfree friendly)
New Bedford
Chelsea J. Martin, DO 543 North St, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740 Phone: (508) 973-2208. Bilateral tubal ligation (partial salpingectomy, but option for total removal was also an option). I'm a 25F, childfree, in a relationship but not married. Referred by PCP to DO in early June, had to wait 30 days per MA law. Approved the first day I met her - she is very supportive and nonjudgmental. Insurance covered the procedure (BMC HealthNet/WellSense). Procedure was in and out - no issues at the hospital or had to wait. And NO bingoes! HIGHLY recommended! :)
Newburyport
Dr. Alda Andoni Newburyport, MA and satelite location in Haverhill, MA, I am a 33 year old female, in a long term relationship but not married. I went for my first appointment with her in April 2023 at the Haverhill office for a pap and to discuss removing my 10 year old Paragard IUD, sterilization, and the possibility I have endometriosis. The nurse asked if there was anything I’d like to discuss with the doctor and I said I wanted to get sterilized. When Dr. Andoni came in she immediately brought it up, explained the bisalp procedure, was very supportive. Did not bring up anything regarding me changing my mind or my age and having no children. She said if I ever did want kids I could do IVF but the majority of people never, ever regret this anyways. She immediately had me sign the consent form and said it takes one month to process then we can schedule. Had my bisalp done at the Anna Jacques Hospital. Wonderful experience all nurses friendly and no one said anything judgmental at all. All in all a great experience and she’s a wonderful doctor!
Newton
Dr. Ned Saltzman, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462, Phone: (617) 243-6000 (Vasectomy)
Dr. Stephen Lazarou, 65 Walnut Street, Suite 460, Wellesley Hills, MA, Phone:781-237-9000. I spoke with Dr. Lazarou about a vasectomy; he did not push back or question my decision beyond what was necessary to ensure I understood what would happen and that I'm set in my decision. Helpful and friendly, not judgmental at all.
Dr. Virginia Simmons of Wellesley Women's Care in Newton, Massachusetts (just outside of Boston). Bilateral salpingectomy, 26F, CF/no kids, not married Other: Dr. Simmons was very professional and has been in practice for close to 20 years, never had a failed procedure that led to pregnancy. I experienced zero bingos during the whole experience. 10/10 would recommend.
Dr Peter Movilla at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts. From my first consult with him through the surgery yesterday, I was never once “bingoed” or made to question my decision. In fact, he often used the phrase: “your body, your choice!” Dr Movilla has excellent bedside manner and patiently answered every question I had leading up to the big day. He is a great advocate for women’s health and an expert in endometriosis care. Furthermore, everyone in his office from the front desk to the physicians assistants to the surgical coordinator were all a dream to interact with. Everyone is so kind and helpful. Highly recommend him and his team. I (42F) had my bisalp and endometriosis excision completed. NB members under 35 should use this doctor with caution until confirmation is received if he is open to providing permanent contraception for younger patients.
+1 for Dr Peter Movilla at Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton, MA. Performed total laparoscopic hysterectomy and bisalp on Friday July 26. I am 36, cisgender hetero married. Not a single bingo through all the appointments and tests. Validated all of my choices, gave me the option to decide how far I wanted to go with sterilization. I have history of endometriosis so we decided together on hysterectomy and bisalp but gave me several less invasive options if I wanted. Only brought up kids to make sure I understood that hysterectomy meant zero chance of pregnancy. Whole staff was amazing. Every person supported "my body my choice." Specifically said he 'doesn't agree with paternalistic idea that women don't know their bodies' which honestly made me tear up a little. Excellent manner at surgery day as well: sat with me and my spouse and went over all questions.
Northampton
Dr. Melanie S Greenman MD 22 Atwood Drive or 30 Locust Street, Northampton, MA 01060, 413-586-9866. Also see Amherst locations. Feb 2023. Bisalp on 20-year-old CF redditor. LBGTQ+ friendly.
Dr Adam Tyson MD 61 Locust Street, 1st Floor, Northampton, MA 01060, 413-785-5321. Also in Springfield and Westfield. It went well and I am almost pain free a day later!
Dr. Ruth Pryor She performed a bilateral salpingectomy for me at age 26. She seems very proreproductive rights, provided that you know what you want in life and seem sure. She also mentioned that the office she operates out of (Cooley Dickinson Medical Group ObGyn and Midwifery) does not have an "age limit" for such procedures, and that any doctor there would perform the procedure.
North Andover
Dr. Michael Grossman, MD, OB/GYN, 565 Turnpike St., MA ph: 978 682 2121 (Tubal ligation, long-term reversible birth control - not explicitly CF-friendly, but excellent bedside manner, evaluates on a case-by-case basis. Will at least listen to you and give you an honest opinion, may want you to sit on your decision for a while and then come back. Will place and remove IUDs, doesn't like Nexplanon/implants in general. Doesn't do Filshie clips because of "high rate of failure".)
Pittsfield
Dr Joseph Yared - Urology Professional Services at the Berkshire Medical Centre performed a vasectomy on me, age 32, no children.
Cassandra Service, MD at Berkshire Ob/gyn Associates, 777 North Street Suite 301, Pittsfield, Massachusetts 01201. Bilateral salpingectomy for 25, single (never married), never been pregnant and no children. Only does surgeries on Fridays. Had the initial appointment to discuss on 10/12/21, approved that day. Surgery scheduled and completed on 1/7/22. Checked once per appointment to make sure I was still certain it was what I wanted to do, but did not attempt to pressure or convince me to change my mind.
+1 Cassandra Service. I had been referred to her by my primary care. She gave me a physical for surgery and put in the papers for insurance. Scheduled for bisalp 3 months later. No kids. She double checked that I had the amount of kids I wanted (zero) and that it was permanent and that I wanted no other form of BC.
Dr. Kalpesh Patel, OBGYN BMC Medical Arts Complex, 777 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201-4109, (413) 499-8570. Bisalp on 25 year old redditor. I went into my appointment at age 24 concerned but prepped to fight for a bisalp. He reassured me that as long as I understood that this was indeed permanent and what I wanted I had no reason to explain myself and we can go ahead and talk surgical options and schedule. My appointment was in June and my surgery was scheduled no problem in November.
Dr. Lauren Slater out of Massachusetts for my sterilization (Bilateral Salpingectomy). At my very first appointment with her I brought up my desire to be sterilized and she took me seriously. No bingos whatsoever but she did have to ask the standard questions I.e. do I know the procedure is permanent and irreversible, etc. Not once she did make me “defend” myself and when I thanked her for that, she replied something along the lines of “I want to give women the care they want.” I first saw her in Feb and had my sterilization yesterday. Every member of my care team was affirming and kind. Dr. Slater called me personally to check on my recovery as well.
Plymouth
Dr. Erika Mello Souza. Bilateral Salpingectomy. 27F (consult happened when I was 26), long-term relationship, child-free. Medicaid covered 100% of the surgical cost. Was not free of bingos at consultation and pre-op, but ultimately respected my choice and proceeded with the laparoscopic surgery and my choice to have both tubes removed completely.
Dr. Samantha McVay MD Beth Israel Deaconess OBGYN & Midwifery, 46 Obery St. Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360, (617) 667-4070. April 2023. Bisalp on single, CF 31F. She did mention regret as a side effect but she wasn't pushy. I felt very comfortable and I think she is a great doctor. Very minimal scarring.
Quincy
Harvard Vanguard, Dr. Keith Tracy, 1250 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169, (617) 774-0750 (Vasectomy)
Dr. Elizabeth Tsai, Manet Community Health Center, 110 West Squantum St., N. Quincy 02171, 617-376-3000 (http://www.manetchc.org/locations/nquincy.html) (Primary care DO; CF-friendly and will refer for sterilization procedures with no hassle)
Revere
Dr. Cristina Zottola in Revere, Massachusetts. (Note: Google will show her address in Cambridge because that’s the location of the hospital where she does surgery - her outpatient office is in Revere.). Bilateral Laparoscopic Salpingectomy (“bisalp”) on 29F, domestic partnership / life-partner with 26F, both CF. Excellent experience! Did ask about IUD history / offer it as an alternate but didn’t push to dissuade me when I affirmed wanting the surgery and happily signed the State’s sterilization form with me in the same appointment. 30 day state-mandated waiting period between signing form and procedure date. Consult was end of April, procedure was end of June. Friendly and kind, very responsive to questions / concerns.
Salem
Kelly Mizraji, Bilateral Salpingectomy, 28yo, July 2024, super sweet and believes in body autonomy.
Somerville
Cambridge Health Alliance, Dr. Heidi Rayala, 230 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143, 617-665-2555 (Vasectomy)
Harvard Vanguard, Dr. Cari Brown, 40 Holland St, Somerville, MA, 617-629-6330 (Minimally invasive Gynecologic Services are available at more than just the Somerville location [https://www.atriushealth.org/specialties-and-services/minimally-invasive-gyn-surgery/locations], but Dr. Brown in particular is receptive, easy to talk to, and informative. She advised a bilateral salpingectomy, though all options are available.)
Dr. Yue Jing Chen she gave me (34yo CF) a referral with absolutely no hassle or questions.
South Shore
Dr Ruth Levesque, Crown Ob/Gyn 617-479-6636. This gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "happy to provide bilateral salpingectomies for uterus-possessing patients who want permanent sterilization! Also more than happy to discuss gender-affirming hysterectomies as well! I’m board certified and practice on the South Shore of Mass (30 mins south of Boston). I do make all patients go through surgical risks , benefits, alternatives prior to booking. But this is regardless of age, if you have kids, marital status, etc. (If you have mass health they do make us go through an additional consent and waiting period".
Springfield
Dr. Joshua S. Pagar, Pioneer Valley Urology (large practice, many Urologists here), 100 Wason Ave #120, Springfield, MA 01107 (Vasectomy)
Dr Adam Tyson MD 3640 Main Street, Suite 103 Springfield, MA 01107, 413-785-5321. Also in Northampton and Westfield. It went well and I am almost pain free a day later!
Stoughton
Renz Counseling, Luanne Baker LICSW 378 Page St, Stoughton Ma 339-364-8510
Swampscott
Dr. Brianna Mastromarino / Massachusetts - Affiliated with MGB/Salem Hospital. 34F / in a relationship / laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy & removal of Paraguard IUD Dec 2024. Since childhood, I knew I didn’t want kids. Countless doctors dismissed me with “you’ll change your mind” or “your husband might want children.” Well, I’ve never changed my mind, and I would not marry someone who wanted kids. Surgery went great, minimal pain, and my recovery has been smooth so far.
Waltham
Dr. Trevin Lau. Massachusetts General Hospital. She does telehealth and non-surgical appointments from the Boston, Massachusetts location and did the bisalp procedure at the Mass General location in Waltham, Massachusetts. I explained that I wanted a bisalp, that although I had Mirena IUDs for years, I was concerned with the fall of Roe, even in “safe” Massachusetts. She said she had no problem doing the surgery but did reiterate that this was permanent, that I could only ever biological children through IVF if I chose (and wouldn’t be covered by insurance). I said I understood and that I haven’t wanted kids since I was 12. Excellent work by doctors. Waiting on bill from insurance. I believe it’s $300 for the outpatient fee (and I had a $45 copay for the telehealth call) but I don’t expect more bills (Tufts Health Plan). I met my deductible so shouldn’t be too bad. 33, single, never married, no children
Watertown
Brianne Mahoney, MD at Harvard Vanguard in Watertown, Massachusetts. Performs surgery at Mt. Auburn in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Newton Wellesley in Newton, Massachusetts. Bilateral salpingectomy. 31 F, married, no previous pregnancies. I was approved for the procedure about 3 minutes into the consultation. When I started to list the reasons I wanted the procedure, she stopped me and said she did not need me to convince her that I didn't want kids. She asked me what my husband thought, "only because a vasectomy is a lot less invasive." My surgery was performed about 3 months after the consultation.
Wellesley
Maria Fradinho, consults out of Atrius Health Wellesley and does surgery out of MassGeneral Brigham Newton-Wellesley, Massachusetts. 26/female/single/childfree. Everything was truly respectful and efficient, didn’t need to explain myself or my reasons at all. Surgery went well, 20 hours post op now!
Weymouth
Dr. Ruth Levesque, Crown OB/GYN, 780 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02190, 617-479-6636 (https://www.crownobgyn.com/providers/) (Bilateral salpingectomy, tubal ligation, Essure)
Winchester
Dr. Sawyer F. Emmer, MD Atrius Health, 20 Wall Street, Burlington, MA 01803-4758, 617-657-6444. Nov 2024. Bisalp on 19-year-old redditor. Absolutely the most legendary surgeon I've ever met. He was humorous, kind, and caring. Helped me relax by ordering some valium, talked to me about the procedure again (of course asking me if I still wanted it lol! He has to for liability and legal reasons), and got everything ready in a reasonably timely fashion.
Woburn
Dr Byungyol (Bill) Chun. Bilateral Salpingectomy.
Dr. Amy Grove, M.D. Open to young female sterilization via tubal ligation
Worcester
Dr. Cotter at UMass Memorial Hospital performed an incision vasectomy on a 25 year old.
Reliant Medical, Dr. James Roan, 123 Summer St Suite 150, Worcester MA, 01608 (located within St Vincent's hospital), (508) 368-3110 (Essure, Tubal Ligation) - - NB this doctor has moved from this location and we are working to find his new practice location.
Reliant Medical, Vanessa DiPilato, FNP, 123 Summer St Suite 150, Worcester MA, 01608 (located within St Vincent's hospital), (508) 368-3110 (Offered sterilization as an alternative to long-term birth control replacement.)
Dr. Kumaraswami, UMASS Memorial (33 Kendall ST), 508 334 6255. (Options are; Fallopian tube removal, vasectomies, and clipping of the tubes. Very nice woman, Won't talk you out of it as long as you are sure this is what you want.) (8/21/19 update: no pressure from her. She believes that as long as you are sure, that everyone should have the ability to choose. As long as you're sure that you know what you want, she sees that as reason enough.)
Amir Mehdizadeh 328 Shrewsbury Street, Suite 100 Worcester, Massachusetts 01604. Bilateral tubal ligation / salpingectomy. Does not care about previous children / relationship status.