Which doctors specialize in treating male infertility A. Urologists are physicians and surgeons who treat genitourinary tract disorders. Most general urologists have only basic knowledge and training in treating male infertility . There is a subspecialty within Urology known as Andrology which deals specifically with male fertility, reproductive tract disorders and microsurgery. This requires an intensive 1-2 year period of fellowship training after Urology residency. The reason that this extra training is necessary is that the field of Andrology is evolving rapidly and much of the surgery performed to treat infertility needs to be done using an operating microscope for best results.
Microsurgery is a skill which takes time and constant practice to perfect and maintain.
It is the responsibility of YOU the patient to make sure the doctor you choose is really a male infertility expert and avoid wasting precious time, unnecessary lab tests, surgical procedures, misinformation, and ensure the best possible results. Ask your doctor if he has completed an Andrology and microsurgery fellowship, how much of the practice is devoted to treating infertility, and ask to speak with other patients if possible. A. Vasectomy reversal is not only possible but is highly successful when performed by an experienced infertility microsurgeon. Unfortunately other doctors without these special skills will perform the surgery themselves rather then reffering the patient to an infertility specialist. Once again it is incumbent upon the patient to make sure that his doctor performs the procedue regularly and successfully.