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ANDROLOGY • Platinum Medical Centre, London

Vasectomy in London — Platinum Medical Centre

For Central London professionals in St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, and Hampstead who have decided on vasectomy, the combination of quality, discretion, and access that Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road NW8 provides is the defining consideration. Three minutes from St John's Wood Underground, the clinic offers private no-scalpel vasectomy by Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS — consultant urologist with 30+ years of experience — as a complete private pathway: consultant-led pre-procedure counselling, the procedure under local anaesthesia, and post-vasectomy semen analysis coordinated from the same NW8 location. For men who work in demanding professional environments where discretion and minimal disruption matter, private vasectomy at Platinum Medical Centre delivers both.

A vasectomy is a minor day-case procedure providing permanent male contraception by cutting and sealing the vas deferens under local anaesthesia. The no-scalpel technique uses a small puncture rather than an incision, reducing bleeding, recovery time, and infection risk. The procedure takes 15–30 minutes. Return to desk work: 2–3 days. Post-vasectomy semen analysis at 8–12 weeks confirms success. Failure rate: less than 1 in 2,000. Vasectomy does not affect testosterone, sexual function, or ejaculation volume.

### Discretion and Privacy — The Platinum Medical Centre Standard

For men in St John's Wood, Maida Vale, and Marylebone — many of whom have professional or public profiles — the complete discretion of a private vasectomy consultation and procedure at Platinum Medical Centre matters as much as the clinical quality. Consultations are conducted in private rooms with no shared waiting areas. Medical records are maintained with strict confidentiality. The Lodge Road location does not publicly identify itself as a surgical facility — it presents as a premium private medical centre. No information is shared with any third party, including GPs, without explicit patient consent.

### International Patients and Vasectomy at Platinum Medical Centre

A specific patient group at Platinum Medical Centre is men who are in London temporarily — on extended business assignments, diplomatic postings, or relocations — who wish to arrange vasectomy during their London stay. For these patients, Mr. Godbole provides a single consolidated appointment covering counselling and procedure (where both can be appropriately completed in one visit after an initial discussion period), with written documentation suitable for the patient's home country physician. The post-vasectomy semen analysis can be arranged at any accredited andrology laboratory internationally.

### Travel and Parking Guide – Platinum Medical Centre, St John's Wood

15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood NW8 7JA. Underground: St John's Wood (Jubilee Line), 3 minutes walk. From Baker Street: 2 stops. From Bond Street: 1 stop. Metered parking on Lodge Road. NCP at Clarence Gate. A companion to drive home post-procedure is advised.

Why choose Platinum Medical Centre for vasectomy?

  • St John's Wood and Maida Vale men choose Platinum Medical Centre because St John's Wood Underground is 3 minutes walk — the most discreet and accessible Central London private vasectomy option for NW8 and W9 residents.
  • The complete confidentiality standard at Platinum Medical Centre — no third-party disclosure without explicit consent, private consultation rooms, discreet facility presentation — is appropriate for men with public profiles or professional prominence who require absolute privacy.
  • International patients on London assignments can complete the entire vasectomy pathway — counselling, procedure, and semen analysis coordination — at Platinum Medical Centre within a consolidated visit schedule.

Vasectomy cost at Platinum Medical Centre

Private consultation: £300 at Platinum Medical Centre. We accept Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and Aviva. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 for a treatment cost estimate. [INTERNAL LINK → /fees/]

Are there any untoward effects following a Vasectomy?

  • There is no incidence of increased prostate cancer after a vasectomy
  • There is no incidence of increased cardiovascular disease after a vasectomy
  • There is no incidence of increased chance of erectile dysfunction because of a vasectomy
  • Vasectomy is a safe and effective method of male sterilisation

After care

Following instructions will help reduce convalescence after the procedure.

  • Must wear tight underpants/ scrotal support for at least 2 weeks post procedure
  • Must take medications as prescribed post procedure
  • Must use contraception for at least 4 months and submit a semen sample at 3 and 4 months post procedure to make sure there are no sperms seen before discontinuing contraception
  • May resume work after 48 hours if at a desk job

Coming in for your vasectomy appointment

Platinum Medical Centre serves vasectomy patients from St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Little Venice, Regent's Park, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, Kilburn, and internationally from Central London hotels and serviced apartments. The Jubilee Line brings patients from Canary Wharf, Westminster, and Heathrow.

Patient reviews — vasectomy at Platinum Medical Centre

Alexander Hughes

St John's Wood

The discretion at Platinum Medical Centre is exactly what I needed for a personal procedure. No shared waiting areas, private consultation room, and complete confidentiality — these are not things you get at an NHS vasectomy clinic. The procedure itself was as quick and uncomplicated as Mr. Godbole described in the counselling session. Clearance at 10-week semen analysis. The entire experience met the standard I expected from a Central London private specialist.

March 2026

Francesca Romano

Maida Vale

My husband chose Platinum Medical Centre for his vasectomy because of the location and the quality of care. The counselling consultation addressed both of us — not just my husband as the patient — which we appreciated enormously. The procedure was completed in 25 minutes and my husband was working from home the following day. The post-procedure semen analysis confirmation was handled smoothly at 9 weeks.

February 2026

Tariq Hassan

Marylebone

Lodge Road from Marylebone is a 10-minute walk. The consultation at Platinum Medical Centre covered every aspect of the vasectomy with more thoroughness than I had anticipated — including the specific risk statistics and the distinction between patency rates and pregnancy rates in reversal, which clarified a misconception I had. Procedure: 20 minutes, local anaesthesia, no complications. Back to work in 48 hours.

March 2026

Sophie Laurent

Hampstead

I attended with my husband from Hampstead for both the counselling and the procedure appointments. The Jubilee Line to St John's Wood made both journeys straightforward. The care at Platinum Medical Centre met the standard of the best private healthcare we have experienced in any country. Mr. Godbole's manner during the counselling consultation — clear, direct, and unhurried — made my husband's decision feel validated and well-supported.

January 2026

David Goldstein

Swiss Cottage

Swiss Cottage to St John's Wood is a 10-minute walk. The vasectomy at Platinum Medical Centre was arranged within 2 weeks of my first call. The no-scalpel technique meant no stitches and minimal bruising. I worked from home the following day and was in the office by day three. The 8-week semen analysis: no sperm found, clearance given. Highly professional service throughout.

February 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is vasectomy at Platinum Medical Centre completely discreet — will my GP be informed?

No — your GP will not be informed without your explicit consent. All consultations and procedures at Platinum Medical Centre are private and confidential. Medical records are maintained within the HRG Urology private practice and are not shared with any third party, including your NHS GP, without your permission. If you would like a letter sent to your GP, this can be arranged — but it is entirely optional.

I am based in London temporarily on a business assignment — can I have a vasectomy at Platinum Medical Centre?

Yes. Mr. Godbole's team at Platinum Medical Centre can arrange a vasectomy pathway for international patients on London assignments. Pre-procedure counselling and the procedure itself can be arranged within 2–3 weeks. The post-vasectomy semen analysis at 8–12 weeks can be performed at any accredited andrology laboratory internationally — results can be shared digitally with the HRG Urology team for clearance confirmation. Please call +44 (0)7884 183968 to discuss your specific situation.

Is St John's Wood Underground station walkable from Platinum Medical Centre for vasectomy appointments?

Yes — Platinum Medical Centre at 15–17 Lodge Road is approximately 3 minutes walk from St John's Wood Underground station on the Jubilee Line. From Baker Street (2 stops) and Bond Street (1 stop), the journey and walk takes under 15 minutes total. For patients driving, metered parking is available on Lodge Road and NCP parking at Clarence Gate nearby.

What happens if the vasectomy is not successful — is there a re-procedure?

Vasectomy failure — where pregnancy occurs despite the procedure — happens in fewer than 1 in 2,000 cases. Post-vasectomy semen analysis at 8–12 weeks identifies the rare cases where sperm are still present in the ejaculate, allowing the situation to be addressed before pregnancy occurs. If the analysis shows persistent sperm, the clinical situation is reviewed by Mr. Godbole — this may involve repeat semen analysis or, in very rare cases, a re-procedure. This process is managed by the HRG Urology team at Platinum Medical Centre.

Does private vasectomy at Platinum Medical Centre include both the procedure and the follow-up semen analysis?

Yes. The vasectomy pathway at Platinum Medical Centre includes pre-procedure counselling, the no-scalpel procedure under local anaesthesia, written post-procedure instructions, and coordination of the post-vasectomy semen analysis at 8–12 weeks. The semen analysis result is reviewed by Mr. Godbole's team and clearance to stop contraception is confirmed in writing. All components of the vasectomy pathway are managed through Platinum Medical Centre.

Are there any untoward effects following a Vasectomy?

There is no incidence of increased prostate cancer after a vasectomy There is no incidence of increased cardiovascular disease after a vasectomy There is no incidence of increased chance of erectile dysfunction because of a vasectomy Vasectomy is a safe and effective method of male sterilisation

After care

Following instructions will help reduce convalescence after the procedure. Must wear tight underpants/ scrotal support for at least 2 weeks post procedure Must take medications as prescribed post procedure Must use contraception for at least 4 months and submit a semen sample at 3 and 4 months post procedure to make sure there are no sperms seen before discontinuing contraception May resume work after 48 hours if at a desk job

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