Experienced Surgeon for FTM Top Surgery in the SF Bay Area

Dr. Rex E. Moulton-Barrett, MD is an award-winning cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon in the Bay Area who performs transgender surgery, with a special focus on FTM Top Surgery and MTF Breast Augmentation. Dr. Moulton-Barrett has the distinction of being board certified by both the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. With offices in Alameda and Brentwood, California, Dr. Moulton-Barrett is proud to help female-to-male and male-to-female patients in the surrounding communities of Walnut Creek and Oakland. Dr. Moulton-Barrett is an experienced provider, having performed transgender surgery since 2010.

Dr. Moulton-Barrett was educated in the United Kingdom and completed his medical degree at the University of Birmingham Medical School in Birmingham, England prior to surgical residency in the United States.

Licensed as a physician in California since 1989, Dr. Moulton-Barrett performs FTM and MTF surgery at the San Leandro Surgery Center. He also has surgical privileges at Alta Bates Medical Center in Berkeley, Oakland Children’s Hospital, Alameda Hospital, Alameda Hospital, and Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch.

Dr. Moulton-Barrett is a a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Recent Awards:

• Vitals Patients Choice 5 yr award 2012-2016
• Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award 2012-2016
• Americas Most Honored Professionals Award 2017
• Best of Brentwood, Brentwood Press Plastic Surgery 2017
• Am Institute Plastic Surgery 10 Best Plastic Surgeons California 2017

FTM and MTF Surgery in California

In addition to being a surgical artist, Dr. Moulton-Barrett is also an accomplished painter, and not surprisingly he approaches your treatment with an aesthetic sensibility that acknowledges balance, proportion and harmony. Dr. Moulton-Barrett offers the following transgender surgery procedures:

Costs are estimates. Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Moulton-Barrett accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, and insurance. He also accepts financing from medical financing companies like CareCredit.

Requirements

• 1 year of psychological counseling and a letter of referral from your mental health provider.
• 2 years of hormone therapy.
• Dr. Moulton-Barrett will operate on minors with parental consent.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Moulton-Barrett in available for in-person consultations. The $75 consult fee is deducted from your surgery cost. During the consultation, Dr. Moulton-Barrett will provide you with honest and detailed information about various techniques and procedures that are appropriate to your needs. You’ll also learn about what to expect before, during and after your surgery. To book a consult, contact Dr. Moulton-Barrett’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Experienced Surgeon in San Francisco for FTM and MTF Bottom Surgery

Dr. Heidi Wittenberg, MD, is an experienced urogynecologist and reconstructive pelvic surgeon in San Francisco who works exclusively with trans patients, offering female to male and male to female bottom surgery procedures. Dr. Wittenberg received her training in transgender surgery at one of the highest volume transgender surgery centers in the U.S. and is now the director of MoZaic Care, which specializes in gender affirming genital and pelvic surgeries.

Dr. Wittenberg obtained her Bachelors in Genetics at the University of California, Berkeley. She has a Masters Degree in Applied Physiology and a Medical Degree from the Chicago Medical School. She started her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbus-Cabrini Northwestern Affiliate. She was then recruited by one of the most prestigious OB/GYN programs in the country at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Maryland where she completed her residency.

In 2000, Dr. Wittenberg developed and directed the Comprehensive Pelvic Medicine and Continence Center for the California Pacific Medical Center. She went on to develop and direct the pelvic medicine center at Urogynecology Center of San Francisco, and chaired the Multispecialty Pelvic Physiology Conference at California Pacific Medical Center. She is one of the few experts in neurourology in San Francisco and is one of the most experienced advanced laparoscopic and benign gynecological robot surgeons in Northern California.

Dr. Wittenberg performs gender affirming genital and pelvic surgeries at Greenbrae Surgery Center, BonAir Surgery Center, and California Pacific Medical Center. She also has surgical privileges at Saint Francis Dignity and Marin General Hospital.

Dr. Wittenberg is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2013, she was also board certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, the first year that the certification became available. Dr. Wittenberg is a member of:

• The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
• The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)
• The Pacific Coast Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (PCOGS)
• The San Francisco Gynecological Society
• World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

What is a Urogynecologist?
Urogynecologists are doctors who have completed medical school and a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology or Urology. They are specialists with additional years of fellowship training and certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) also known as Urogynecology. The American Board of Medical Specialties approved Urogynecology as a certified sub-specialty in 2011, and the first doctors were board-certified in 2013. FPMRS board certification indicates that a Urogynecologist has the highest level of expertise and credentials for treating pelvic floor disorders affecting people who were born with female anatomy. FPMRS specialists are also experts in vaginal reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Wittenberg lives in San Francisco with her husband and their beloved rescue dogs.
She has travelled to Guatemala for surgical missions and also does surgical missions in San Francisco for the under-served, for which she received the Congressional Award in 2011 for Operations Access Unsung Hero. Dr. Wittenberg is also an organ donor: she donated one of her kidneys to her husband.

FTM and MTF Bottom Surgery in California

Dr. Wittenberg offers the following transgender surgery procedures:

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Wittenberg follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones.
• Minimum age of 18 as eligibility to undergo irreversible genital surgery procedures.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Wittenberg accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, and insurance. For exact pricing, please contact Dr. Wittenberg for a consultation.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Wittenberg is available for in-person and phone consultations (we prefer in-person if possible, but understand the limitations if patients live out of state). Phone consult fee: $250, self pay office visit fee: $250. During the consultation, Dr. Wittenberg will provide you with honest and detailed information about the procedure(s) that you are interested in. You’ll also learn about what to expect before, during and after your surgery. To book a consult, contact Dr. Wittenberg’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Dr. Cameron Bowman, M.D., FRCSC, is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. He completed his surgical residency in 2004 and subsequently became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He then accepted a 2 year fellowship position in Belgium under the mentorship of Prof. Stan Monstrey where he undertook training in sex reassignment surgery. Dr. Bowman has co-authored several publications in this field (including Care of the patient undergoing sex reassignment surgery found at the popular Transgender Health Program Library) and is currently the only fellowship-trained surgeon doing this work in Western Canada. Dr. Bowman is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Division of Plastic Surgery at UBC.

For more than five years, Dr. Bowman has championed the right for British Columbia’s transgender population to increase their access to taxpayer-funded surgeries. His lobbying has paid off, and he now has clinic time to perform FTM top surgery and provide post-op care in Vancouver for those who receive funding for surgeries performed at the clinic in Montreal. Dr. Bowman can also perform private pay top surgery, glansplasty, scrotoplasty, breast augmentation and FFS procedures.

Dr. Bowman performs the following SRS procedures:

Dr. Bowman follows WPATH standards and surgery letters are required.

For insurance reasons, Dr. Bowman cannot take clients from the U.S., but he can take clients from any other country.

For a consultation, call the number listed above. The consultation fee of $100 CAD + tax is deducted from surgery fees.

Related: Sex Reassignment as an Artform – A rock-star-turned-doctor is one of Canada’s only sex-reassignment specialists – Vancouver magazine, Feb 21, 2011.

Customized Top Surgery in Atlanta by a Trans-Experienced, Mayo Clinic-trained Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Sheldon Lincenberg, MD, FACS is a double board certified, Mayo Clinic-trained Plastic Surgeon in Atlanta who has been committed to offering transgender surgery services as part of his successful plastic surgery practice since 2001. Dr. Lincenberg is the most experienced Top Surgery Surgeon in Georgia. He also performs Body Sculpting, MTF Breast Augmentation and Facial Feminization surgeries. Dr. Lincenberg’s patients come from throughout the Southeast to benefit from his expertise.

Dr. Lincenberg received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, and completed his general surgery residency at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, followed by his plastic surgery residency at the prestigious and internationally-recognized Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lincenberg trains residents and fellows, and publishes research that advances the field of plastic surgery. He regularly speaks to audiences at national and local meetings, and is a frequent presenter at the popular Southern Comfort transgender conference.

Professional Memberships:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
• The Priestly Society of the Mayo Clinic Alumni Association
• Georgia Society of Plastic Surgeons, Past President

Dr. Lincenberg opened his aesthetic and reconstructive practice, Georgia Plastic Surgery, P.C., in 1989 and began offering transgender surgery in 2001. His trans patients are often referrals from other trans patients, gender therapists, endocrinologists and family doctors.

Dr. Lincenberg offers the following transgender surgery procedures:

Dr. Lincenberg also offers non-surgical treatments such as Botox and fillers.

Dr. Lincenberg performs surgeries at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta. He also provides services at Northside Hospital.

FTM Top Surgery in Atlanta

Dr. Lincenberg customizes your Top Surgery procedure specifically for you. Not everyone has the same goals with Top Surgery. Dr. Lincenberg takes the time to understand your needs and uses proven techniques to achieve your desired results. Patients seeking Top Surgery in Atlanta benefit from his extensive training, 17 years of performing Top Surgery and 28 years of plastic surgery experience.

View more of Dr. Lincenberg’s Top Surgery Before and After Photos »

Surgery Requirements

• Dr. Lincenberg follows WPATH guidelines for surgery: You will need to provide a referral letter from a qualified mental health professional.
• Dr. Lincenberg will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing Your Surgery
Dr. Lincenberg accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, and Care Credit. He does not accept: insurance, Medicaid or Medicare.

Wait List
Dr. Lincenberg’s wait list is approximately 1 month.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Lincenberg is available for in-person and phone consultations for a $100 fee. During the consultation, Dr. Lincenberg will provide you with honest and detailed information about the procedure(s) that you are interested in. You’ll also learn about what to expect before, during and after your surgery. To book a consult, contact Dr. Lincenberg’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Leading the World in Facial Gender Confirmation Surgery Innovation

Dr. Deschamps-Braly is a US board-certified plastic and craniofacial surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery, orthognathic (jaw) surgery, and craniofacial surgery. He is one of the world’s foremost leaders and innovators in male-to-female facial feminization (FFS), and female-to-male facial masculinization (FTM).

Dr. Deschamps-Braly performed the world’s first complete transgender female-to-male (FTM) facial masculinization procedure. During this ground-breaking surgery, he innovated new techniques, such as the world’s first Adam’s apple augmentation via natural implant. A study of this procedure was published in the April 2017 edition of the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Vol 139, Issue 4; “First Female-to-Male Facial Confirmation Surgery with Description of a New Procedure for Masculinization of the Thyroid Cartilage (Adam’s Apple)” 

Dr. Deschamps-Braly maintains a private practice in downtown San Francisco, the Deschamps-Braly Clinic of Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery. Patients from across the US and overseas visit his clinic. His multi-lingual team speaks English, French, Spanish, and Russian.

Memberships

Dr. Deschamps-Braly is a founding member of multiple professional societies including the American Society of Gender Surgeons and currently serves as Vice President. He is also an active member of numerous other professional societies and organizations both in the US and internationally:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
• American Society of Craniofacial Surgeons
• American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
• International Society of Craniofacial Surgery
• American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• American College of Surgeons
• California Society of Plastic Surgeons
• European Association for Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgery
• Plastic Surgery Association of The Americas
• American Society of Gender Surgeons
• The Rhinoplasty Society

Education and Training

Dr. Deschamps-Braly began his career after graduating summa cum laude from the University of Oklahoma Honors College with an advanced degree in Biochemistry, which was followed by his graduation from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Following this, he completed his general and plastic surgery residencies at the same hospital. He then completed an ACGME-accredited craniofacial surgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin with Dr. Arlen Denny.

To gain experience from various world-renowned specialists, Dr. Deschamps-Braly traveled to Paris, France, where he worked alongside Dr. Daniel Marchac, a pioneer of craniosynostosis surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery. This invaluable experience provided him with in-depth knowledge and expertise with a broad scope of surgical techniques.

He then traveled to Zurich, Switzerland to undertake a fellowship at the University Hospital Zurich in the Craniomaxillofacial Department — known for being one of the highest volumes and leading-edge centers for this type of surgery in the world.

In 2012, Dr. Deschamps-Braly established his private practice in San Francisco, the Deschamps-Braly Clinic of Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery.

Today, along with maintaining his private clinic, he also continues the practice of Douglas Ousterhout MD, DDS; the world’s foremost pioneer in facial feminization surgery and author of the book Aesthetic Surgery of the Craniofacial Skeleton.

Hospital Affiliations:

• St. Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, California, USA
• UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, California, USA
• University of Oklahoma’s Division of Plastic Surgery, Oklahoma, USA

Dr. Deschamps-Braly performs the following gender confirmation procedures:

Facial Feminization

• Hairline Lowering Surgery
• Forehead Reduction and Contouring Surgery
• Brow Lift (Browplasty)
• Rhinoplasty (Nasal Surgery)
• Cheek Enhancement (Augmentation and Reduction)
• Lip Lift and Lip Filling
• Chin Recontouring (Genioplasty/Mentoplasty)
• Jaw Contouring (Reshaping or Tapering)
• Adam’s Apple Reduction (Tracheal Shave)
• Forehead Shaping (Contouring and Reduction Surgery)
• Jaw Augmentation Surgery
• Feminizing Earlobe Reduction

Facial Masculinization

• Forehead Lengthening and Augmentation
• Cheek Augmentation
• Rhinoplasty (Nasal Augmentation)
• Chin Recontouring (Genioplasty/Mentoplasty)
• Jaw Contouring (Jaw Reshaping)
• Adam’s Apple Surgery (Thyroid Cartilage Enhancement)
• Jaw Augmentation

Further Information:

Please contact the Deschamps-Braly Clinic of Plastic & Craniofacial Surgery by calling his San Francisco practice +1.415.624.3922, Monday to Friday 09:00–18:00, Pacific Standard Time (PST).

Alabama’s Surgeon for Top Surgery, Breast Augmentation and Hair Restoration

Dr. Michael Beckenstein, MD, FACS, is a board certified Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham who is pleased to offer his expertise and skills in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to the transgender community in Alabama and throughout the Southeast, including Montgomery, Hoover, Mobile, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Nashville.

Dr. Beckenstein has performed transgender chest/breast surgeries for over 15 years and his goal has remained constant: to provide the highest quality surgery experience for his transgender patients.

Dr. Beckenstein offers the following surgery procedures for transgender individuals:

Dr. Beckenstein received his medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, and went on to complete both general and plastic surgery residencies, followed by fellowship training in plastic surgery with a focus on breast reconstruction, ultrasonic-assisted liposuction (UAL) and facial plastic surgery.

Dr. Beckenstein has been board-certified for almost 20 years, by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and the American Board of Surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Fellows are “board-certified surgeons whose education, training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct are reviewed and consistent with the high standards of the ACS. Not all surgeons are accepted as Fellows.” (www.facs.org) Dr. Beckenstein maintains active membership in The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Surgery Requirements

• 18 years or older
• Letter recommending surgery from a therapist
• In good general health
• Mammogram may be required

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Beckenstein accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, and Care Credit. He also accepts insurance. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Beckenstein is available for in-person and phone consultations. His easy going and down-to-earth nature will make your consultation enjoyable as well as informative. You will discuss surgical options, and learn more about what to expect before, during and after your surgery. To book your consult, contact Dr. Beckenstein’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details. A surgery date can usually be booked within weeks of your consultation.

Transgender Breast Augmentation & Top Surgery in Virginia

Dr. Helena Guarda, MD, is a board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon in Suffolk, Virginia who is committed to offering transgender surgery services as part of her LGBT-friendly surgery practice. She performs FTM Top Surgery, MTF Breast Augmentation, Body Sculpting and Facial Feminization surgeries. Dr. Guarda is excited to share this expertise with the transgender community in Virginia, from Richmond, Charlottesville, Williamsburg, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, as well as those coming from out of state, including North Carolina, Maryland, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Dr. Guarda received her medical degree from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and went on to complete both general and plastic surgery residencies, as well as fellowship training in microsurgery, at Louisiana State University. She is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (2002 and re-certification in 2012) and maintains memberships in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Virginia Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Guarda’s transgender patients are often referrals from other patients, as well as gender therapists, endocrinologists and family doctors in Virginia and North Carolina.

Dr. Guarda offers the following transgender surgery procedures:

Dr. Guarda also offers non-surgical treatments such as Botox, Juvederm and fillers.

Dr. Guarda performs surgeries at Bon Secours Health Center at Harbor View in Suffolk, Virginia,  Sentara Ocici Hospital (Suffolk) and Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center (Portsmouth). She is also affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

Surgery Requirements

• 18 years or older
• In good general health
• Mammogram may be required

Dr. Guarda practices informed consent; a letter from a therapist recommending surgery is sometimes required.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Guarda accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, and Care Credit. She also accepts insurance and Medicare. Medicaid is not accepted at this time.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Guarda is available for in-person consultations. During the consultation, Dr. Guarda will walk you through your surgical options, and you’ll learn about what to expect before, during and after your surgery. To book a consult, contact Dr. Guarda’s LGBT-friendly office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation. A surgery date can usually be booked within weeks of your consultation.

Gender Reassignment Surgery in Texas

Dr. Daniel J. Freet, MD, FACS, is a board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who offers the full spectrum of Gender Reassignment Surgery procedures at the University of Texas in Houston. Dr. Freet leads a multidisciplinary team that performs both male-to-female and female-to-male surgery procedures, including facial and chest surgeries as well as Vaginoplasty, Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty. Dr. Freet accepts both insurance and Medicare for Transgender Surgery, and is pleased to work with patients from Texas as well as those coming from out of state.

Originally from San Diego, Dr. Freet received his medical degree from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, and went on to complete both general and plastic surgery residencies at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, McGovern Medical Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

Fellows are “board-certified surgeons whose education, training, professional qualifications, surgical competence, and ethical conduct are reviewed and consistent with the high standards of the American College of Surgeons. Not all surgeons are accepted as Fellows.” (www.facs.org)

Dr. Freet maintains active membership in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is also a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH).

Dr. Freet offers the following Gender Reassignment Surgery procedures:

FTM Surgery

Dr. Freet and the University of Texas offer the full spectrum of gender affirming surgeries for trans masculine individuals, including multiple methods of Top Surgery, Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty, as well as masculinizing procedures for the face and body. Dr. Freet’s multidisciplinary team includes an excellent OB/GYN who can also perform Hysterectomy, and a Urologist who assists with Phalloplasty. Dr. Freet performs the microsurgery and plastic surgery aspects of Phalloplasty surgery. In addition to the popular RFF and ALT flap Phalloplasty procedures, Dr. Freet also offers MLD, Abdominal Flap, Groin Flap and Fibula Flap Phalloplasty.

MTF Surgery

For trans women and those on the feminine spectrum, Dr. Freet offers complete surgical solutions for female gender alignment, from full SRS and Body Contouring to custom Facial Feminization plans and Hair Grafting. Dr. Freet performs both penile inversion and sigmoid colon methods of Vaginoplasty.

Dr. Freet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at McGovern Medical Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. He is associated with the Memorial-Hermann Hospital System and performs surgeries at First Street Surgical Facility in Bellaire and Westside Surgical Facility in Houston.

Surgery Requirements

• Dr. Freet follows the WPATH Standards of Care and letters recommending surgery are required.
• Dr. Freet will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Freet accepts insurance (including Cigna, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Aetna) and Medicare, as well as accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, and medical financing.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Freet is available for phone and in-person consultations for a fee of $88. During the consultation, Dr. Freet will discuss your surgical options in detail; you’ll learn about what to expect before, during and after your surgery. To book a consult, contact Dr. Freet by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation. A surgery date can usually be booked within weeks of your consultation.

Male-to-Female SRS in Thailand – Bangkok Plastic Surgery

Dr. Pichet Rodchareon, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is widely recognized as one of top surgeons in Thailand offering Gender Reassignment Surgery and Facial Feminization. Dr. Pichet has extensive training and a great deal of experience, and is able to provide patients with superior aesthetic and functional results.

Dr. Pichet obtained his B.Sc. and medical degree at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok and is a Diplomate in Plastic Surgery. He is an active member of the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand and the Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand, as well as the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). His extensive training includes plastic surgery, hand surgery, craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery. In total, Dr. Pichet has completed more than 3,000 procedures.

World-Class Surgical Care in Bangkok

Dr. Pichet is the Chief Plastic Surgeon at the Bangkok Plastic Surgery private hospital located in the heart of exciting downtown Bangkok, Thailand. The facility features the most advanced medical equipment available, modern patient rooms and an elegant reception area.

“From the moment we arrived, Dr Pichet & his staff were very helpful & always smiling. Dr Pichet’s clinic is quite impressive, very very nice. I think Dr Pichet is a very good surgeon, & I would recommend his services to anyone.” — MTF Breast Augmentation patient
Read the full review here: www.bangkokplasticsurgery.com

Dr. Pichet offers the following gender affirming surgery procedures:

Surgery pricing is all-inclusive! Pricing includes surgeon, anesthesiologist and OR fees, your recovery room, nursing, medications, and meals. For those traveling to Thailand alone for surgery, a 24-hour in-room attendant is also included. After your stay in the Bangkok Plastic Surgery Clinic, transportation to and from your daily post-operative appointments is provided, as airport transfers to and from the hospital.

The Vaginoplasty method Dr. Pichet usually uses is the Penile Inversion technique where construction of a vagina is done through inversion of penile skin and involves removing the organs and erectile tissue of the penis. The skin and tissue is used to create a vaginal opening, clitoris, clitoral hood, and labia (lips). The urethra is kept for urination and the skin and nerves of the glans (head) of the penis can be salvaged for sensitivity. Dr. Pichet also performs the Sigmoid Colon method of Vaginoplasty. Each patient is unique and the procedures that are done are based on the individual need and budget.

“I looked at surgeons all over the world and was in constant contact with Dr. Pichet and many others for 2 solid years before my decision was made to fly to Bangkok. In my opinion ladies, (and this is only mine), Dr. Pichet is the very, very best. Dr. Pichet has made me the happiest woman alive today.” — SRS and Breast Augmentation patient
Read the full review here: www.bangkokplasticsurgery.com

Before & After Photos
Thai Law prevents Dr. Pichet from publishing before and after photos online but you can request to have photos sent to you via email.

Consultations
Dr. Pichet is available for FREE phone and in-person consultations. Interpreters for English, Japanese and Chinese speaking patients are available at no charge.

Wait List
Your surgery date can be booked within 1 month of your consultation.

Financing
Cash (USD), VISA and Mastercard are accepted. Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted.

Surgery Requirements

• Letter from a licensed psychologist recommending surgery;
• Documentation (prescription, letter) indicating that you have been taking hormones for at least 1 year;
• Lab Tests: chest X-ray, EKG, CBC, blood sugar, HIV, HBsAg, UA, Bun/Cr, electrolytes, LFT;
• Dr. Pichet will operate on minors with parental consent.

Have questions for Dr. Pichet? Contact Bangkok Plastic Surgery by clicking the Send Inquiry button.

Dedicated to Serving Transgender Women Seeking Gender Reassignment Surgery

Dr. John Whitehead, DO is a surgeon who performs gender affirming male-to-female genital surgeries, as well as FTM Top Surgery in Florida. Dr. Whitehead was trained in the art of gender reassignment surgery by Dr. Harold Reed, the now-retired urologist who performed GRS for decades in Miami. Dr. Whitehead is proud to honor the legacy of Dr. Reed and to serve the needs of the transgender community.

Dr. Whitehead is trained and certified as a general surgeon. He completed medical school and a five-year general surgery residency at Chicago College of Osteopathic medicine, followed by a fellowship in critical care at Northwestern University. Dr. Whitehead is board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery in both surgery and critical care, with extensive training in vascular surgery. For many years, Dr. Whitehead focused on trauma surgery, working at one of the busiest centers in the country for penetrating trauma. He has also practiced as a general surgeon, performing thousands of life-saving as well as cosmetic procedures.

Dr. Whitehead is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

Dr. Whitehead performs transgender surgery at his private outpatient surgical facility that is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities. This endorsement assures patient safety and holds the facility and its surgeons to hospital standards. The modern and welcoming facility is equipped with the most up-to-date surgical equipment and technology.

“I’m finally ready for my full transition, but I wanted to go slow and make sure I was comfortable with the operations and my surgeon. After my orchiectomy with Dr. Whitehead, I knew I wanted to entrust only him with my full reassignment surgery.” — Patient

Gender Reassignment Surgery in Florida

Dr. Whitehead offers the following transgender surgery procedures:

Pricing is inclusive of all fees, including anesthesia. Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Whitehead follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones.
• Dr. Whitehead will operate on minors with parental consent.

Dr. Whitehead coordinates with a wider team and can recommend mental health professionals, vocal coaches and other supporting services to facilitate your transition.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Whitehead accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, insurance, and medical financing. For exact pricing, please contact Dr. Whitehead for a consultation.

“Dr. Whitehead is such a blessing to us. I give thanks every day that I had this surgery. I finally have hope for the future.” — Patient who had penectomy, orchiectomy, and feminizing vaginoplasty

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Whitehead is available for in-person and phone consultations for a fee of $250. Dr. Whitehead wants all of his patients to understand their procedures fully. At your consult, his approachability and experience will give you peace of mind. To book a consult, contact Dr. Whitehead’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Globally Recognized Leader In the Specialty of Gender Surgery

Dr. Toby Meltzer is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has been performing Gender Reassignment Surgery since the early ’90s. Dr. Meltzer is widely recognized as one of the leading surgeons in the field of Gender Surgery, having completed over 3000 gender affirming surgeries. He currently performs approximately 200 genital reconstruction surgery cases per year in Scottsdale, Arizona and Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Meltzer is board-certified in both General and Plastic Surgery. He graduated from LSU Medical School in 1983 and completed his plastic surgery residency at the University of Michigan. He served as an Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) from 1990 to 1996, before going into private practice. He started performing Vaginoplasty at OHSU in 1993. In 2003, Dr. Meltzer became the first surgeon in Arizona to specialize in Gender Surgery when he moved to Scottsdale to expand his practice with privileges at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Campus at the Greenbaum Surgery Center and Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Campus.

Despite the move to Scottsdale, Dr. Meltzer always maintained roots in Portland. For example, several key staff members from The Meltzer Clinic are still based in Portland. To improve accessibility for his patients in the Pacific Northwest, Dr. Meltzer and Dr. Ley recently partnered with Legacy Good Samaritan to offer Gender Confirmation Surgery once again in Portland. Patients can now choose between either Scottsdale or Portland for surgery dates.

Dr. Meltzer is a member of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, as well as the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. He is a regular presenter at transgender conferences, including WPATH, First Event, Gender Spectrum, Gender Odyssey, Keystone, and Southern Comfort. He is also involved with HRC, Phoenix Pride, Fenway Health Center and Harvard Medical.

“Dr. Meltzer is so much more than an accomplished surgeon – he is an artist. Because of him I am now a complete, functioning attractive woman. And throughout it all, Dr. Meltzer treated me with the utmost competence, caring, dignity, respect and most of all kindness. And his wonderful staff did likewise.” — Patient who had SRS, FFS and breast augmentation

Gender Reassignment Surgery in Scottsdale & Portland

Dr. Meltzer offers the following transgender surgery procedures:

Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Dr. Meltzer and his staff. While recovering from surgery in Scottsdale, I ended up having to call Dr. Meltzer in the early morning hours and he knew exactly what it was and made it a point to drop by the hotel later that day. It’s really nice to have a doctor who makes “house calls” when one is recovering from surgery. Given my experience with Dr. Meltzer and his staff, there is absolutely no way I would have ever considered going to a different surgeon. I honestly can’t say enough good things about Dr. Meltzer and his staff!” — FTM patient

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Meltzer follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals for genital procedures; one referral for other procedures unless otherwise specified by insurance.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. Meltzer will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Meltzer accepts cash, credit cards and medical financing. He also accepts insurance, including Kaiser, BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna and Harvard Pilgrim.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Meltzer is available for in-person consultations in either Scottsdale or Portland for a fee of $100. To book a consult, contact Dr. Meltzer’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Current wait list for a surgery date: 12 months.

Accomplished and Impeccably Trained Gender Surgeon Serving Patients in Arizona and Oregon

Dr. Ellie Zara Ley, MD is an accomplished board-certified plastic surgeon who had more than 15 years of specialized training in plastic, craniofacial and micro surgery before learning the art of Gender Confirmation Surgery under the tutelage of the globally recognized leader in the field, Dr. Toby Meltzer. Dr. Ley’s multiple plastic surgery sub-specialty fellowships and gentle manner allow her to provide superb surgical care for transgender and non-binary patients. Dr. Ley offers the full spectrum of FTM and MTF surgery procedures in both Scottsdale, Arizona and Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Ley grew up wanting to be a doctor. After completing undergraduate work in the U.S., she completed medical school in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. She worked at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY and in the general surgery program at the University of Arizona. Fellowship training followed: pediatric craniofacial plastic surgery at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City; hand and microsurgery at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles; and plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City.

Dr. Ley became an assistant clinical instructor at the University of Utah and was concurrently developing a professional interest in gender surgery, researching techniques used by surgeons in Thailand. Like Dr. Meltzer, Dr. Ley had an ideal combination of skills for transgender surgery: trained in craniofacial, hand and microsurgery. She returned to Arizona to open the Ley Institute of Plastic & Hand Surgery and the Arizona Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery. She also did work in Nogales, Sonora for the border community.

In 2015, Dr. Ley transitioned and had surgery with Dr. Meltzer. Impressed with her credentials and demeanor, Dr. Meltzer later invited Dr. Ley to join The Meltzer Clinic. Dr. Ley moved to Scottsdale and started shadowing Dr. Meltzer’s surgeries to learn his techniques. She now performs all the same procedures as Dr. Meltzer and with her microsurgical expertise, The Meltzer Clinic is pleased to offer microsurgical Phalloplasty again.

“I highly recommend that anyone searching for a gender reassignment surgeon consult with Dr. Ellie Zara Ley of The Meltzer Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ. I cannot say enough positive comments about my personal experience with her and her commitment to quality healthcare and gender reassignment surgery. I think it helps that she is an out trans woman who “gets it” and who cares about trans men and our success with surgery. The Greenbaum Surgery Center staff and The Meltzer Clinic staff have been responsive and timely in their follow up and aftercare.” — Phalloplasty patient

Dr. Ley is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of WPATH.

Gender Reassignment Surgery in Scottsdale & Portland

Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Ley follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals for genital procedures; one referral for other procedures unless otherwise specified by insurance.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. Ley will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Ley accepts cash, credit cards and medical financing. She also accepts insurance. The Meltzer Clinic contracts with Kaiser and have also worked successfully with BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna and Harvard Pilgrim. Washington Medicaid, aka Apple Health, is also accepted.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Ley is available for in-person consultations in either Scottsdale or Portland for a fee of $100. Dr. Ley has a kind and gentle demeanor and will make you feel at ease right away. To book a consult, please contact Dr. The Meltzer Clinic by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation. Her current waitlist for a surgery date is 6 months for MTF procedures and 2 years for microsurgical Phalloplasty.

Comprehensive Gender Affirming Surgical Care in Wisconsin

Dr. Katherine Gast, MD, MS is a fellowship-trained plastic surgeon who specializes in gender affirmation surgery. Dr. Gast is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin and is the Department of Surgery Medical Director for the UW Health Comprehensive Gender Services Program. She performs the full range of gender affirming surgery including Vaginoplasty, Phalloplasty, Top Surgery and Facial Feminization. Dr. Gast has been working with trans patients for more than 5 years.

Education & Training

• MS, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, 2009
• MD, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, 2010
• Integrated Residency, Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2016
• Sub-specialty Fellowship in Gender Affirming Surgery and Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction, University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium, 2017

Recent Publications

Dr. Gast’s research is focused on patient reported outcomes in gender affirming surgery:

• Creation of Clitoral Hood and Labia Minora in Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty in Circumcised and Uncircumcised Transwomen.
• Female-to-Male Gender-Affirming Chest Reconstruction Surgery.
• Exclusion of Medically Necessary Gender-Affirming Surgery for America’s Armed Services Veterans.
• Clinicopathological findings in female-to-male gender-affirming breast surgery.
• Discussion: Surgical Outcome after Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty: A Retrospective Study of 475 Transgender Women.

Gender Affirming Surgery in Wisconsin

The UW Health Comprehensive Gender Services Program helps transgender, gender expansive and non-binary adults access and obtain the highest quality gender affirming medical care. The team of medical providers includes physicians from Plastic Surgery as well as OB/GYN, Family Medicine, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Otolaryngology, Voice Therapy and Urology.

All staff in Dr. Gast’s office have received training in providing gender affirming care.

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Gast is a member of WPATH and follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals for genital procedures; one referral for other procedures unless otherwise specified by insurance.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. Gast will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Gast accepts cash, credit cards and insurance, including but not limited to: Title 19, BadgerCare Plus, Wisconsin Medicaid, Medicare, Private insurance.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Gast is available for in-person consultations. To book a consult, contact Dr. Gast’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Experienced Urologist Focused Exclusively on Trans Masculine Bottom Surgery

Dr. Michael Safir, MD is a board-certified urologist in San Francisco who specializes exclusively in trans masculine bottom surgery procedures such as Phalloplasty and Metoidioplasty. With subspecialty certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPM-RS), Dr. Safir is one of a handful of urologists in the world with individual fellowship training and experience in both male and female genital reconstruction. Dr. Safir’s vast experience in urology and compassion for his patients has made him a popular choice among trans men seeking bottom surgery on the West Coast.

Dr. Safir earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at Northwestern University. After completing his urology residency, also at Northwestern, Dr. Safir completed two year-long fellowships in Male (UCSF) and Female (UCLA) Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Safir has served as Section Chief of Reconstructive Urology at New York Medical College and as a Clinical Instructor in Urology at both UCLA and UCSF. Before joining the Crane Center for Transgender Surgery in San Francisco, Dr. Safir practiced urology in Los Angeles, where he served as President of the Los Angeles Urological Society.

Dr. Safir is board-certified by the American Board of Urology. He is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH.)

Dr. Safir is a frequent presenter at transgender conferences in the United States. He will be presenting at Trans Wellness (July 25-28) and Gender Odyssey (Aug 1-4) and offering free on-site consultations. More information about registering for a consult can be found on the Crane Center website.

Dr. Safir performs the following Gender Affirming Surgery procedures:

• Phalloplasty: Forearm (RFF) and thigh (ALT) flap. Options include Urethral Lengthening, Vaginectomy, Scrotoplasty, Glansplasty, Testicular and Penile Implants.
• Metoidioplasty: Options include Urethral Lengthening, Vaginectomy, Scrotoplasty, Testicular Implants, Monsplasty.
• Reconstructive Urology: Fistula and stricture repair.

Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation with Dr. Safir.

Dr. Safir operates at California Pacific Medical Center – Davies Campus and St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, and Greenbrae Surgery Center and Bon Air Surgery Center in Greenbrae.

Surgery Requirements

Dr. Safir follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals; one referral for other procedures unless otherwise specified by insurance.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. Safir will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Safir accepts credit/debit cards, cashier’s check, money order, wire transfer and medical financing via CareCredit. He also accepts insurance and is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Sutter Select, Western Health Advantage, and San Francisco Health Plan. The Crane Center has also had success billing out-of-network with Aetna, Group Health, Harvard Pilgrim, Health Net, HealthPartners, Medica, most managed Medi-Cal plans, Pacific Source, Sharp Health Plan and United Healthcare. Medicare is not accepted.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Safir is available for phone or in-person consultations in San Francisco for a fee of $300. An in-person consultation is not required for booking a surgery date. To book a consult, contact Dr. Safir’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Current wait list: 6 months for a consultation; 3 months for a surgery date following your consultation.

Fellowship Trained Surgeon in San Francisco Dedicated to Transgender Surgical Care

Dr. Angela Rodriguez, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco who is dedicated full time to providing surgical care for transgender patients. Dr. Rodriguez is fellowship trained in craniofacial surgery and had 14 years of craniofacial, aesthetic and pediatric plastic surgery experience before joining the Crane Center for Transgender Surgery, one of the busiest gender surgery practices in the world. Dr. Rodriguez has a special interest in Facial Feminization and is also highly proficient in Vaginoplasty, Breast Augmentation and FTM Top Surgery.

Dr. Rodriguez obtained her undergraduate degree at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia. She completed her internship, residency and fellowship in plastic surgery at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center before completing additional fellowship training in craniofacial surgery at Stanford University and spending two years as a research fellow at Harvard University.

Prior to joining the Crane Center, Dr. Rodriguez was devoted to the care of children with facial congenital anomalies or disfigurement as a result of accidental trauma. She served for several years as Plastic Surgery Director of the craniofacial anomalies clinic at Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, California.

Dr. Rodriguez’s commitment to transforming lives and passion for social justice drove her pursuance to master transgender surgery, but it’s her surgical skills, bedside manner and results that patients love.

Dr. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH.)

Dr. Rodriguez is a frequent presenter at transgender conferences in the United States. She will be at Gender Spectrum (July 20-21), Trans Wellness (July 25-28) and Gender Odyssey (Aug 1-4) offering free on-site consultations. More information about registering for a consult can be found on the Crane Center website.

Dr. Rodriguez performs the following Gender Affirmation Surgery procedures:

Dr. Rodriguez operates at California Pacific Medical Center – Davies Campus and St. Francis Memorial Hospital in San Francisco, and Greenbrae Surgery Center and Bon Air Surgery Center in Greenbrae.

Patient’s surgery experience: I just had my Vaginoplasty yesterday with Dr. Rodriguez. AMA

Surgery Requirements

Dr. Rodriguez follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals for genital procedures; one referral for other procedures unless otherwise specified by insurance.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. Rodriguez will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Rodriguez accepts credit/debit cards, cashier’s check, money order, wire transfer and medical financing via CareCredit. She also accepts insurance and is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Sutter Select, Western Health Advantage, and San Francisco Health Plan (bottom surgeries only). The Crane Center has also had success billing out-of-network with Aetna, Group Health, Harvard Pilgrim, Health Net, HealthPartners, Medica, most managed Medi-Cal plans, Pacific Source, Sharp Health Plan and United Healthcare. Medicare is not accepted.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Rodriguez is available for phone or in-person consultations in San Francisco for a fee of $300. An in-person consultation is not required for booking a surgery date. To book a consult, contact Dr. Rodriguez’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation. Dr. Rodríguez habla español.

Current wait list: 6 months.

Fellowship Trained Surgeon Specializing Exclusively in Gender Affirmation Surgery

Dr. Ashley N. DeLeon, MD, Pharm.D. is a board-certified general and trauma surgeon who specializes exclusively in Gender Reassignment Surgery. Dr. DeLeon is fellowship trained in gender-affirming procedures and has vast experience with pelvic and breast surgery. Dr. DeLeon practices in Austin, Texas at the Crane Center for Transgender Surgery, one of the busiest gender surgery practices in the world, where she focuses specifically on Vaginoplasty, Orchiectomy and FTM Top Surgery procedures. Dr. DeLeon also teaches at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

Dr. DeLeon obtained her undergraduate and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees at the University of Kansas. While completing post-doctoral work at The University of Texas at Austin Department of Graduate Studies, she also taught at both the University of Texas at Austin’s School of Pharmacy and School of Nursing. After practicing as a clinical pharmacist at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Dr. DeLeon returned to the Austin area to attend Medical School at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, graduating with Honors in the top 10% of her class. Dr. DeLeon completed her surgical residency at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, and went on to practice general surgery, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, and complex abdominal, pelvic and breast procedures. An avid sports fan, Dr. DeLeon also started working at the Formula One track in Austin providing specialty trauma surgery for drivers and continues to do so.

After developing a special interest in transgender surgery, Dr. DeLeon pursued advanced fellowship training with Dr. Curtis Crane, with her expertise in pelvic anatomy and breast surgery serving as an excellent foundation for understanding these complex procedures. After the completion of her training, Dr. DeLeon joined the Crane Center for Transgender Surgery, specializing in Vaginoplasty, Orchiectomy and FTM Top Surgery.

Dr. DeLeon is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH.)

Dr. DeLeon is a frequent presenter at transgender conferences in the United States. She will be at Trans Wellness (July 25-28) and Gender Odyssey (Aug 1-4) offering free on-site consultations. More information about registering for a consult can be found on the Crane Center website.

Dr. DeLeon performs the following Gender Affirmation Surgery procedures:

Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation with Dr. DeLeon.

Dr. DeLeon operates at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center and Westlake Hills Surgery Center, both in Austin, Texas.

“Dr. DeLeon, and her entire practice are some of the kindest, most professional people I’ve met in my entire life. Trans-surgery is the only thing these angels do. I recently had my MTF Vaginoplasty done with them and the team at Westlake Medical Center in Austin. I’m still absolutely in love with the work Dr. DeLeon did.” – Vaginoplasty patient, RealSelf.com

Surgery Requirements

Dr. DeLeon follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals for genital procedures; one referral for other procedures unless otherwise specified by insurance.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. DeLeon will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. DeLeon accepts credit/debit cards, cashier’s check, money order, wire transfer and medical financing via CareCredit. She also accepts insurance and is in-network with Cigna. The Crane Center has also had success billing out-of-network with United Healthcare, Aetna, Group Health, Harvard Pilgrim, HealthPartners and Medica. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. DeLeon is available for phone or in-person consultations in Austin. If insurance is out-of-network, then the cost of the consultation is $150. If in-network, the consultation fee is the specialist co-pay. An in-person consultation is not required for booking a surgery date. To book a consult, contact Dr. DeLeon’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Current wait list: 3 months.

Leading Expert in Reconstructive Urology Now Focused on Transgender Surgery

Dr. Richard Santucci, MD, FACS is an expert in Reconstructive Urology who has devoted his career to transgender surgery after spending 18 years as one of the nation’s most distinguished academic Reconstructive Urologists. Dr. Santucci served as the Director of the Center for Urologic Reconstruction and the Specialist-in-Chief for Urology at the 9-hospital Detroit Medical Center, and as a full clinical professor at the Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Santucci joined the practice of Dr. Curtis Crane in January 2018, working out of the Austin location of the Crane Center for Transgender Surgery. Dr. Santucci’s deep experience with complex genitourinary surgery uniquely positions him to excel at the most technically challenging gender affirming procedures, such as Phalloplasty and Vaginoplasty.

Dr. Santucci obtained his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX and completed his residency at University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA. He’s one of the few fellowship-trained Reconstructive Urologists in the United States. Dr. Santucci is the author of more than 100 scientific articles, abstracts and book chapters, and has served on the editorial boards of more than twelve journals. He is the co-editor of the texts Emergencies in Urology, The Atlas of Urethroplasty, and Penile Reconstructive Surgery. He is also the founding Editor-in-Chief of the online open-access Urology journal, Advances in Urology. Dr. Santucci regularly presents at national and international conferences, and has trained other urologists in complex urethral reconstruction procedures. In fact, he trained both Dr. Curtis Crane and Dr. Mang Chen in the art of Reconstructive Urology. He has a keen interest in surgical education, and has been active in lecturing and demonstrating surgeries at training centers in the United States, Europe, South America and Africa.

Dr. Santucci is board-certified by the American Board of Urology, and is a member of the American Urological Association and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Santucci is a frequent presenter at transgender conferences in the United States. He will be presenting at Trans Wellness (July 25-28) and Gender Odyssey (Aug 1-4) and offering free on-site consultations. More information about registering for a consult can be found on the Crane Center website.

Dr. Santucci performs the following Gender Affirming Surgery procedures:

Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.

Dr. Santucci operates at The Hospital at Westlake Medical Center and Westlake Hills Surgery Center, both in Austin, Texas.

Surgery Requirements

Dr. Santucci follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals for genital procedures; one referral for other procedures unless otherwise specified by insurance.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. Santucci will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Santucci accepts credit/debit cards, cashier’s check, money order, wire transfer and medical financing via CareCredit. He also accepts insurance and is in-network with Cigna. He has also had success billing as an out-of-network provider with United Healthcare, Aetna, Group Health, Harvard Pilgrim, HealthPartners and Medica. Medicaid and Medicare are not accepted.

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Santucci is available for phone or in-person consultations in Austin. If insurance is out-of-network, then the cost of the consultation is $150. If in-network, the consultation fee is the specialist co-pay. An in-person consultation is not required for booking a surgery date. To book a consult, contact Dr. Santucci’s office by clicking the Send Inquiry button and you’ll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.

Current wait list: 3 months.