Read about Dr. Pollock's exciting new research project in print articles from Medical Post, 2004
(adobe acrobat document - 1.2mb), The National Post, 2002,
Mcleans Magazine, 2001, National Review, 2005,
Vancouver Sun, 2005, The National Post, 2001 and
Readers Digest, 2005. Dr. Pollock has also been featured on the nationally syndicated Radio show
"Housecalls" with Dr. Dworkin. Click Here to hear Dr Pollock
discuss vasectomy and his research with the Intra-Vas Device.
Click here to view a video of IVD insertion and removal
Dr. Neil Pollock is a Vancouver physician who, after 10 years in family practice, decided to focus his practice on and invest significant efforts in researching and performing the No-Scalpel Vasectomy (NSV) Technique. He is the largest provider of vasectomy in BC since 2003, according to MSP of B.C
After studying with many of the pioneers of NSV throughout North America, Dr. Pollock developed his own No-Scalpel Vasectomy technique incorporating what he observed to be the most effective elements of their varying styles. He introduced the combination technique of "No- Scalpel No-Needle No-Metal clips Vasectomy" in Canada. He is highly experienced in the NSV technique, receiving close to 2000 referrals per year, at his two offices located in the Vancouver's Lower Mainland.
Dr. Pollock is a clinical instructor in the NSV technique for physicians in training, and was a trainer for the AVSC (Access to Voluntary and Safe Contraception), the organization which is now called Engender Health, that brought NSV to North America. He frequently lectures on NSV as an invited guest at many hospitals and conferences in the Greater Vancouver area.
Numerous articles have been written about Dr. Pollock in both local and national, medical and non-medical publications. His commentaries and original research in his various areas of interest have also been published in national and international medical publications. In addition, Dr. Pollock has made appearances on local and national news shows including W5, one of Canada's premier investigative television shows.
In addition, Dr. Pollock was recently approved by the Canadian Health Protection Branch to be the principal investigator in Canada for a study using the Intra Vas Device (IVD). The IVD was designed to be an implantable and reversible contraceptive device for men and is in preliminary stages of testing.
In 2004 Dr. Pollock was one of the two Canadian physicians (Dr. Michel Labrecque at Laval University being the other) to participate in "Expert Consultation in Vasectomy" which took place in Washington, DC. Physicians and researchers considered to be national and international experts in the field of vasectomy and contraceptive health were invited to this meeting to evaluate current research and collaborate on a consensus statement. The statement was comprised of new and important research findings that could then be distributed to various medical communities around the world.
