Fellowship-Trained Gender-Affirming Plastic Surgeon in New York City & New Jersey
Dr. Steven Ovadia, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon whose practice focuses on gender-affirming surgery. One of the few surgeons to complete fellowships in both complex gender surgery and microsurgery at Johns Hopkins and craniofacial and pediatric plastic surgery, Dr. Ovadia specializes in facial feminization surgery (FFS), top surgery, vaginoplasty, breast augmentation, and body contouring. His craniofacial training is particularly valuable for facial feminization procedures involving the forehead, frontal sinus, brow, jaw, and chin, where skeletal anatomy plays a central role in surgical planning.
Before founding Ovadia Plastic Surgery, Dr. Ovadia served as Director of the Rutgers Center for Transgender Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where he helped expand access to comprehensive gender-affirming care. Today, he welcomes patients from across the United States and around the world to his offices in Lower Manhattan, New York, and Millburn, New Jersey.
Why Patients Choose Dr. Steven Ovadia
- Dual fellowship training in Complex Gender Surgery & Microsurgery (Johns Hopkins) and Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Former Director of the Rutgers Center for Transgender Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
- Member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
- Performs facial feminization surgery, top surgery, breast augmentation, body contouring, orchiectomy, and vaginoplasty
- Operates in accredited hospitals throughout New York and New Jersey
Education & Training
Dr. Ovadia completed his Plastic Surgery Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital / University of Miami before pursuing two advanced fellowships.
His first fellowship in Complex Gender Surgery and Microsurgery at Johns Hopkins focused on advanced gender-affirming procedures and reconstructive microsurgery. He then completed a second fellowship in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Dell Seton Medical Center, UT Austin, and UTMB, where he received extensive training in facial skeletal surgery and craniofacial reconstruction.
His fellowship training in craniofacial plastic surgery provides advanced experience with facial skeletal procedures such as forehead contouring, frontal sinus setback, jaw contouring, and chin contouring—techniques that are central to many facial feminization surgeries.
Academic & Professional Contributions
Before entering private practice, Dr. Ovadia served as Director of the Rutgers Center for Transgender Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where he helped lead a multidisciplinary program dedicated to transgender healthcare.
Dr. Ovadia has authored more than 25 peer-reviewed scientific publications, including research focused on craniofacial plastic surgery and gender-affirming surgery.
In addition to his clinical practice, he regularly educates patients through social media and online educational content that explains gender-affirming procedures, recovery, and surgical planning in accessible, patient-friendly language.
Feminizing Surgery Procedures
Dr. Ovadia performs the full range of facial feminization surgery, including hairline advancement, forehead contouring, frontal sinus setback, brow lift, rhinoplasty, cheek augmentation, lip lift, chin contouring, jaw contouring, tracheal shave, and facial fat grafting. View FFS results on Dr. Ovadia’s Instagram »
He also performs breast augmentation, body feminization and contouring, buttock augmentation, orchiectomy, penile inversion vaginoplasty, and peritoneal vaginoplasty.
Masculinizing Surgery Procedures
Dr. Ovadia offers all major masculinizing chest surgery techniques, including double incision, keyhole, peri-areolar, inverted-T, and buttonhole top surgery, as well as sensory nerve preservation and drain-free techniques. He also performs facial masculinization procedures and body masculinization surgery, tailoring each procedure to achieve natural, masculine contours.
“I cannot recommend Dr. O highly enough. From the initial consultation to post-op care, he and his team were incredibly supportive, professional, and compassionate. Dr. O truly listened to my goals and made me feel safe and affirmed throughout the entire process. My FFS experience has been truly life-changing, and I am thrilled with my results.” – Valeria A., Google Reviews
Gender-Affirming Care
Gender-affirming surgery is the primary focus of Dr. Ovadia’s practice. Approximately 50–75% of patients are transgender or gender-diverse.
Staff are trained to use each patient’s chosen name and pronouns throughout scheduling, consultations, and follow-up care. The practice’s educational materials, before-and-after galleries, and patient communications reflect its focus on gender-affirming care.
Languages spoken at the practice include English and Spanish.
Practice Locations & Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Ovadia sees patients at offices in:
- Lower Manhattan, New York
- Millburn, New Jersey
He performs surgery in accredited hospitals and accredited surgical facilities where he maintains active privileges.
Hospital affiliations include:
- Jersey City Medical Center
- University Hospital (Newark)
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
- Morristown Medical Center
- Clara Maass Medical Center
- Hudson Regional Hospital
- Bayonne Medical Center
- Hoboken University Medical Center
Consultations
- Consultation Types: Phone, Virtual, In-Person
- Consultation Fee: Free
- Average Consultation Wait: 1–2 weeks
- Average Surgical Wait: Approximately 6 weeks
Traveling for Surgery
Dr. Ovadia welcomes patients from throughout the United States and internationally. If you’re traveling to New York or New Jersey for surgery, ask Dr. Ovadia’s office about nearby accommodations, transportation, and other local recommendations.
Costs & Insurance
The practice accepts:
- Cash
- Credit Cards
- Checks
- Insurance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
Dr. Ovadia is in-network with New Jersey Medicaid (fee-for-service) and Medicare. The practice also regularly works with New Jersey Medicaid managed care plans and many major commercial insurers, including UnitedHealthcare (including Oxford Health Plans), Aetna, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Emblem.
Following your consultation, the office verifies insurance benefits and assists patients with obtaining any required prior authorizations.
Surgery Requirements
- Dr. Ovadia follows the WPATH Standards of Care for gender-affirming surgery.
- Smoking cessation is required before surgery and throughout the perioperative period.
- Additional requirements may vary depending on the procedure being performed.
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