Gender Surgeons in the News - Practice Updates from TransHealthCare

More American Universities Including SRS Coverage in Health Insurance Plans

November 24, 2019March 1, 2013

Starting in August 2013, Brown University will start offering its students an extended health plan that will cover 14 different sexual reassignment surgery procedures. The move will have Brown become the 36th American college offering insurance coverage for SRS.

All U.S. States Have Legal Infrastructure to End Anti-Transgender Discrimination In Health Insurance

November 24, 2019February 18, 2013

Did you know? Existing statutes give policymakers the authority to end anti-trans discrimination in health insurance across the country without having to pass a single new law.

Dr. Brownstein Retiring, Dr. Crane Taking Over Practice

November 24, 2019September 25, 2012

World renowned surgeon Dr. Michael Brownstein will retire at the end of the year, after 35 years of serving the transgender and gender non conforming communities, and Dr. Curtis Crane will be taking over the practice.

Featured Surgeons

Dr. Dany Hanna

Dr. Hanna is a Urologist and fellowship-trained Gender Surgeon who works exclusively with transgender and non-binary patients at the Hanna Gender Center in Dallas, Texas. He completed a yearlong fellowship in gender-affirming surgery and also trained with the renowned Dr. Miroslav Djordjevic in Belgrade, Serbia. Dr. Hanna specializes in Vaginoplasty and also offers Metoidioplasty, Phalloplasty, Nullification, Top Surgery and Breast Augmentation.

Dr. Scott Mosser

Dr. Mosser is an award-winning surgeon in San Francisco who has been helping transgender and non-binary patients for more than 10 years. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, co-founder of the American Society of Gender Surgeons (ASGS), Medical Director of the Gender Institute at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, a member of WPATH, and co-chair of the Surgery and Beyond professional conference. Dr. Mosser is California’s FTN / FTM Top Surgery and Breast Augmentation expert.

Dr. Thomas Satterwhite

Dr. Satterwhite is a board-certified Plastic and Craniofacial Surgeon in San Francisco who is dedicated to offering the highest level of surgical care to the transgender community. Dr. Satterwhite works exclusively with trans women, trans men and non-binary patients seeking Gender Confirmation procedures such as Vaginoplasty, Facial Feminization, and FTM Top Surgery.

Dr. Angela Rodriguez

Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco who is dedicated full time to providing surgical care for transgender patients. Dr. Rodriguez had 14 years of craniofacial, aesthetic and pediatric plastic surgery experience before becoming a Gender Surgeon. She has a special interest in Facial Feminization and is also highly proficient in Vaginoplasty and Top Surgery.

Dr. Dev Gurjala

Dr. Gurjala joined Align Surgical Associates in 2019, after five years of performing gender surgery, microsurgery, and general reconstructive and aesthetic surgery in the Kaiser Permanente healthcare network. He works exclusively with trans women, trans men and non-binary patients seeking gender-affirming surgeries, including Phalloplasty, Vaginoplasty and Facial Feminization.

Dr. Daniel J. Freet

Dr. Freet leads a multidisciplinary team at the University of Texas 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.

Dr. Christopher Salgado

Dr. Salgado is a board-certified plastic surgeon with deep expertise in gender-affirming procedures. In fact, he is one of the most experienced gender surgeons in the world. In practice for more than 20 years, Dr. Salgado performs all aspects of transgender surgeries, from Facial Feminization and Top Surgery, to complex genital procedures such as Vaginoplasty and Phalloplasty.

Dr. Alan Dulin

Dr. Dulin is a board-certified surgeon with many years of experience performing Top Surgery, Metoidioplasty, Breast Augmentation, FFS and Orchiectomy.

Dr. Dustin Reid

Dr. Dustin Reid is a double board-certified plastic surgeon in Austin who offers chest surgery procedures for both trans men and trans women, as well as Body Sculpting and Hair Restoration.

Dr. Praful Ramineni

Dr. Ramineni is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 15 years of experience. Based in Washington, D.C., Dr. Ramineni performs upwards of 600 surgeries a year and has a specialization in Gender Affirmation Surgery. Recognized for his exceptional surgical skills and natural-looking results, Dr. Ramineni’s patients also praise his friendly, compassionate and professional nature.

Dr. Cassie Nghiem

Dr. Nghiem is an Ivy League-educated, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon in Washington, D.C. who specializes in transgender surgery, including Chest Masculinization and Breast Augmentation. She believes in a shared vision and works closely with her patients to deliver the best quality care that is in line with their needs. Known for her surgical skill and artistry, Dr. Nghiem’s patients also love her kind and caring demeanor.

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