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What type of doctor does circumcision?
A urologist, obstetrician or pediatrician can do the circumcision on the newborn in the hospital. A healthcare provider can also perform it later, in the office. In a bris, a trained professional called a mohel performs the circumcision.
Who decides circumcision?
We recommend that the decision to circumcise is one best made by parents in consultation with their pediatrician, taking into account what is in the best interests of the child, including medical, religious, cultural, and ethnic traditions and personal beliefs.
Can a general practitioner perform circumcision?
General Practitioners (GP’s) in the private sector will now be equipped and empowered with the surgical skill to perform medical male circumcisions (MMC) thanks to a partnership between Western Cape Department of Health and Metropolitan Health Risk Management, who have teamed up with a surgical team overseen by a …
Can you get circumcised at any age?
However, many people are surprised to learn that adults can request the procedure. In fact, at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, we perform somewhere between 50 and 100 adult circumcisions each year. Adult circumcision is a reconstructive procedure that removes excess foreskin from the shaft of the penis.
Do public hospitals do circumcision?
Medical circumcisions are safe, free and accessible to the public.
Does discovery cover male circumcision?
Circumcisions that are not medically necessary are covered from the available funds in your day-to-day benefits, where applicable. If your plan does not have day-to-day benefits or you have run out of funds, you have to pay these costs.
How much does it cost to get circumcision for adults?
On MDsave, the cost of an Adult Circumcision ranges from $2,581 to $4,366. Those on high deductible health plans or without insurance can save when they buy their procedure upfront through MDsave.
Can I get circumcised at a clinic?
Circumcision is usually done by a doctor at a clinic, in the hospital, or at an outpatient surgery center.
Do you need a referral for circumcision?
No medical referral is required. Your primary care doctor may refer you to our clinic for circumcision for your boy but your doctor does not need to make a referral for you.