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Ryan Flannigan

MD, FRCSC

Male Fertility

Fellowship-trained urologist specializing in male fertility, vasectomy reversal and reproductive microsurgery.

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Experience:

10 years

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Location:

Vancouver, BC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Ryan Flannigan is a Vancouver-based urologist and reproductive microsurgeon focused on private male fertility care through Flannigan Fertility. His private practice centres on vasectomy reversal and microTESE sperm retrieval for men and couples exploring fertility options.

Clinical Focus & Specialties

  • Vasectomy Reversal: Microsurgical care for men who have previously had a vasectomy and are exploring the possibility of restoring fertility.
  • MicroTESE Sperm Retrieval: Microsurgical sperm retrieval for men with sperm production challenges, including non-obstructive azoospermia.
  • Male Fertility Counselling: Evaluation and discussion of fertility pathways after vasectomy, sperm retrieval, and related male-factor fertility concerns.
  • Research-Informed Fertility Care: Dr. Flannigan’s work includes male infertility research, including sperm production deficits, rare sperm identification, and emerging fertility technologies.

Flannigan Fertility is a private male fertility practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. The practice focuses on vasectomy reversals and microTESE sperm retrievals for Canadian patients seeking private fertility-related surgical care.

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Advanced training

Male Reproduction & Microsurgery Fellowship | Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Center, New York, NY | 2016 – 2018

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Training & credentials

Urology Residency | University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC | 2011 – 2016

Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2011

Bachelor of Science, Psychology Honours | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2008

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Career

Reproductive Microsurgeon / Urologist | Flannigan Fertility, Vancouver, BC

  • Provides private male fertility care with a focus on vasectomy reversal.
  • Serving patients in Vancouver and Canadians travelling for fertility-related care.

Senior Research Scientist | Vancouver Prostate Centre, Vancouver, BC

  • Research focus includes male infertility and reproductive / sexual medicine.

Associate Professor / Surgeon-Scientist | Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

  • Subspecialized in male infertility, Peyronie’s disease, and surgical erectile dysfunction.

Director, Reproduction and Sexual Medicine Centre | M.H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences, Vancouver, BC

Director, Male Infertility, Sexual Medicine and Microsurgery Fellowship | Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

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Memberships

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 
  • Member, Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society 
  • Member, American Society for Reproductive Medicine
  • Member, American Society for Andrology
  • Member, Canadian Urology Association
  • Member, American Urological Association

Sees patients at:

Flannigan Fertility

2775 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L9

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Flannigan?

Consult within 1 week, surgical procedure within 3 months.

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Does Dr. Flannigan do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Flannigan is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Flannigan provides private fertility-related consultations and procedures through Flannigan Fertility in Vancouver.

He can treat BC residents for non-insured medical services, such as vasectomy reversals.

Patients should contact the clinic to confirm whether their specific fertility concern can be assessed or treated privately.

What languages does Dr. Flannigan speak?

English

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Flannigan?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Flannigan’s expertise because they may be exploring fertility after a vasectomy and considering microsurgical vasectomy reversal. Dr. Flannigan completed subspecialty fellowship training in male reproduction and microsurgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Center.

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