Gender-Affirming Surgery in Switzerland
Dr. Barbara Mijuskovic is a Swiss board-certified surgeon specializing in gender-affirming surgical care. Her clinical focus includes genital and chest procedures designed to support individuals seeking physical transition. She consults with patients in Zurich and performs surgical procedures at Zug Cantonal Hospital in Baar, Switzerland.
Treatment Philosophy
Gender-affirming surgery is typically approached through a multidisciplinary process. Patients usually undergo evaluation and preparation before surgical procedures are considered. This process includes:
- Psychological assessment to confirm readiness for surgery
- Hormone therapy prior to certain procedures
- Careful medical evaluation to determine appropriate treatment options
Surgical procedures are performed only for adult patients following established medical guidelines.
Surgical Procedures
- Masculinizing Top Surgery
- Breast Augmentation
- Vaginoplasty
- Vulvaplasty
- Phalloplasty, including radial forearm (RFF) and anterolateral thigh (ALT) techniques
- Metoidioplasty
- Body contouring procedures related to gender affirmation
Professional Memberships
Dr. Mijuskovic is affiliated with several professional organizations in plastic and reconstructive surgery, including:
- FMH (Swiss Medical Association)
- Swiss Plastic Surgery
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
- European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS)
She is also associated with Zug Cantonal Hospital and collaborates with international gender-health programs.
Education & Career
Dr. Mijuskovic completed her medical education in Basel and Paris. Following international experience in Central and South America and completion of her doctoral research, she began surgical training in 2008. She later obtained Swiss board certification in surgery and continued advanced training in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at University Hospital Basel, where she achieved certification recognized by both FMH and EBOPRAS.
Dr. Mijuskovic’s clinical practice has focused on gender-affirming surgery since 2015. In 2017, she assumed a leadership role at the Zentrum für Geschlechtsinkongruenz (Center for Gender Variance), University Hospital Basel. Her work in the field has included research and innovation initiatives, with funding awarded to her team in 2022. She also worked as a senior physician and fellow under Dr. Paul Jean Daverio, a pioneer in gender-affirming surgical techniques.
Beginning in September 2024, Dr. Mijuskovic leads the gender-affirming surgery department at Zug Cantonal Hospital while continuing her clinical practice in Zurich.
