Volusia County Health Department

    The Volusia County Health Department has an excellent Vasectomy Program and may (depending on fund availability* each fiscal year) have Title X (Ten) financial assistance for men who qualify based on income and family size. Saturday morning vasectomies are performed for Volusia County Health Department patients by Dr. Doug Stein every six to eight weeks at the the office of Ruben Lopez, M.D. (Port Orange Pediatrics). For exact dates, see Dr. Stein's Outfield Schedule Page. To obtain services, just follow these steps:

1.	Call any one of the four Volusia County Health Department Clinics: 1845 Holsonback Drive Daytona Beach 32117 (386) 274-0500 Ext. 0536 3151 Howland Boulevard Deltona 32725 (386) 789-7507 Ext. 7508 717 West Canal Street New Smyrna Beach 32168 (386) 424-2076 909 North Stone Street Deland 32720 (386) 943-7844
2.	Make and attend an appointment at which you will receive vasectomy counseling, undergo financial screening, and sign a permit (consent) for vasectomy. You will be given a referral, and copies of your consent and authorization will be mailed to Dr. Stein's office.
3.	Call to make an appointment for a vasectomy on a date at least 30 days after the date on which you signed your consent (government regulation for Title X coverage). You can have your vasectomy at any of the following locations: Where: When: Port Orange Pediatrics certain Saturdays** Click for location and directions. Planned Parenthood of Greater Orlando certain Thursdays** Click for location and directions. ** - For exact dates, see Dr. Stein's Outfield Schedule Page
4.	Twelve (12) weeks after your vasectomy, you will have to mail (mailers provided) a semen sample to Dr. Stein's office to confirm that the semen is sperm-free and that you may stop other forms of contraception.
* - If Title X funds are no longer available for the current fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) in Volusia County, Volusia County residents may seek Title X assistance at the Seminole County Health Department. Or, if you wish to pay, the fee at Port Orange Pediatrics and at Planned Parenthood is $490, and separate counseling and procedure visits are not required.