Experienced Surgeon for Gender-Affirming Surgery in Charlotte
Dr. Joel Beck, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has been performing transgender surgery procedures since 2003. Based in Charlotte NC, Dr. Beck routinely performs Facial Feminization Surgery, Breast Augmentation Surgery, FTM Top Surgery, Body Contouring with Fat Transfer, and Hair Restoration. Dr. Beck’s skills have earned him an international reputation for providing patients with natural-looking results.
Dr. Beck is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and maintains membership in:
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Dr. Beck is 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. Beck has lectured multiple times at major transgender conferences across the United States, including First Event, Southern Comfort, Gender Odyssey, Keystone Conference, Esprit, Gold Rush, and many others.
“My primary passion is to help clients identify their goals, educate them about the safest and most effective options, and then deliver superb surgical technique with outstanding follow-up care.”
Dr. Beck performs the following gender-affirming procedures:
| Procedure | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Top Surgery | $9500 |
| Facial Masculinization | Varies |
| Body Sculpting | $10,000–18,000 |
| Breast Augmentation | $8500–9500 |
| Buttock Augmentation | Varies |
| Facial Feminization, Tracheal Shave | $15,000–50,000 |
| Hair Grafting | $7500–20,000 |
Pricing includes: Facility fees, anesthesia fees, practice fees, pre- and postoperative visits. Costs are general estimates only (June 2024.) Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.
Dr. Beck owns and operates at his own surgical space in South Charlotte. Waverly Surgery Center is an 11,000 square-foot building featuring an elegant office space, an ambulatory surgery center with two operating rooms and two 23 hour/overnight observation rooms for postoperative monitoring. This provides Dr. Beck’s patients with a single destination for their surgery, from office consultations and surgery day, to bedside aftercare.
Financing Your Surgery
Dr. Beck accepts cash, cashier’s checks, credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover.) Dr. Beck also accepts medical financing with payment plans from 6-60 months via CareCredit.com, withCherry.com and Alphaeon.com.
Important Insurance Information
- Dr. Beck no longer accepts insurance for Top Surgery. His staff can provide the necessary CPT codes for patients to work directly with their insurance provider for reimbursement.
- Dr. Beck is an out-of-network provider. His staff can provide insurance assistance for FFS, Hair Restoration and Body Sculpting (but not Top Surgery.) He has successfully billed Health Net, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna and Aetna, and is willing to work with other insurance companies as well. There is a $200 Insurance Verification Fee once consultation is completed.
- Dr. Beck does not accept Medicare or Medicaid.
Consultations with Dr. Beck
Dr. Beck is available for phone, Skype video or in-office consultations. Dr. Beck’s wait list for surgery dates is approximately two months.
Surgery Requirements
Dr. Beck follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. You will need to provider one letter from a mental health provider, plus one letter from a hormone provider, if you are using insurance to cover the surgery. If you are a self-pay patient, one letter from a mental health provider is required before a consultation is scheduled.
Dr. Beck has a BMI limit of 30-32, however Dr. Beck offers weight loss management and welcomes patients with a higher BMI.
Dr. Beck will operate on patients aged 18 years and older.
