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Is it possible to have a circumcision done on an 8yr old boy in Ontario and how much is the cost?

Submitted: 102 days and 21 hours ago.
Category: Health
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

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Hi,
Yes, it is possible. Is there a medical reason for the circumcision? Or is it cosmetic? Medical reasons are often covered by health care, but cosmetic are not.

This will be considered a surgical procedure and the cost will vary widely between surgeons. You will have to call around to urologists for estimates.

Many doctors will not perform unnecessary circumcision on a child this age. They will perform on babies, or they will want to wait until child is at least a teenager before they make a permanent decision such as this. You will definitely have to call around and talk with some of the doctors. And they will require a consult or two before the procedure if they decide to do it.

I hope you find this answer helpful. I can't give you an exact quote, but it can be anywhere from 1K to 3K as a general estimate.

Please remember to click "accept" after reading my answer. It's the only way I am paid for my time and work this morning. You questionn value today is: $15. Of course, bonuses and positive feedback are always appreciated!

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Expert: Barb Cavan
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Answered: 8/12/2009

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Over 24 years experience in medical field. RN w/women's health, GI, Cancer, alternative, peds

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