Vasectomy clinics in Cairns
Three options serve Cairns: visiting clinics at Cairns North and Westcourt, plus a local GP practice at Clifton Beach that has done over 2,000 vasectomies in-house. Published prices run $404–$525 out of pocket after the Medicare rebate (checked Aug 2026) — among the lower prices in Queensland despite the distance from Brisbane. No referral needed at any of them; Cairns Hospital and other Queensland public hospitals generally don't offer vasectomy, so you'll be going private.
Queensland Vasectomy (Dr Nat Sheehan)
Cairns North (2 Upward St), QLD · visits weekly; Saturday sessions first Saturday of the month
From $525 out of pocket (checked Aug 2026)
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(07) 3180 1505
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Scalpel Free Vasectomy (Dr Raj Selvarajan)
Westcourt (274 Mulgrave Rd), QLD · visiting — single-visit consult + procedure, dates via online booking
From $404.10 out of pocket (checked Aug 2026)
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1300 677 647
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Clifton Beach Medical & Surgical (Dr Peter Smith)
Clifton Beach (Clifton Village Shopping Centre), QLD
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(07) 4059 1755
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What it costs in CairnsPrices checked Aug 2026
| Provider | Technique | Total fee | Medicare rebate | Out of pocket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalpel Free Vasectomy (Westcourt, visiting) | No-scalpel, no stitches or clips | $638 | −$233.90 | $404.10 |
| Queensland Vasectomy (Cairns North, visiting) | No-scalpel, open-ended | $795 | −$270 | $525 |
| Clifton Beach Medical & Surgical | Conventional small-incision | Price not published | rebate applies | Ask before you book |
Cairns FAQs
Can I get a vasectomy locally in Cairns or do I have to travel?
You can stay local. Queensland Vasectomy visits Cairns North weekly, Scalpel Free Vasectomy runs clinic days at Westcourt, and Clifton Beach Medical & Surgical performs vasectomies in-house on the northern beaches.
How much is a vasectomy in Cairns?
Published prices at the two visiting clinics are $638-$795 total, or $404-$525 out of pocket after Medicare. Clifton Beach Medical quotes fees on enquiry.
How do the visiting Cairns clinics work?
Both Queensland Vasectomy and Scalpel Free Vasectomy operate a single-visit model - assessment and procedure on the same day - with clinic dates published on their online booking systems. No GP referral is needed.
Do I need a semen test afterwards?
Yes - all Cairns providers require a post-vasectomy semen analysis about 3 months after the procedure (roughly $30 at a pathology lab if not bulk billed) before you can rely on the vasectomy for contraception.