Vulvoplasty
Vulvoplasty, or Zero Depth Vaginoplasty, is an option for those who are higher-risk surgical candidates, do not desire penetrative vaginal intercourse, or physically cannot or choose not to maintain the long-term dilation associated with Vaginoplasty. The external appearance is the same for both full-depth and zero-depth Vaginoplasty; the difference is that those who undergo Vulvoplasty do not receive a vaginal canal. However, in many cases, a shallow vaginal dimple can be constructed (“shallow-depth Vaginoplasty.”) Operative times and risks to adjacent structures such as the rectum are decreased. Because no vaginal canal is created, pre-operative hair removal of the shaft and scrotum is not necessary.
Dr. Richard Santucci
Dr. Santucci is a nationally recognized expert in Reconstructive Urology who has dedicated his career to advancing transgender surgery. His extensive background in complex genitourinary reconstruction uniquely equips him to perform technically demanding gender-affirming procedures such as Phalloplasty and Vaginoplasty.
Dr. Ashley DeLeon
Dr. DeLeon is a board-certified general and trauma surgeon who specializes exclusively in gender-affirming surgery. Dr. DeLeon is fellowship trained in gender surgery and also has vast experience with pelvic and breast surgery. Dr. DeLeon practices in Austin, Texas, where she focuses specifically on Vaginoplasty, Orchiectomy, masculinizing Top Surgery and Phalloplasty procedures.
Dr. Brielle Weinstein
Dr. Weinstein is a fellowship-trained Gender Surgeon in Tampa, Florida. She offers top and bottom surgeries, including Phalloplasty, Vaginoplasty and Facial Feminization.
Dr. Ross Everett
Dr. Everett is a urologist with fellowship training in Gender Surgery. He offers Vaginoplasty, Metoidioplasty, Penile Implants and urological repairs.
Dr. Christopher McClung
Dr. McClung is a board-certified urologist in Columbus, Ohio who specializes in gender-affirming genital surgery. His path to becoming a Gender Surgeon started with providing surgical solutions for complex urinary complications in patients who had bottom surgery elsewhere. In 2017, Dr. McClung started offering primary gender-affirming surgeries, including Vaginoplasty and Phalloplasty, and his practice is now fully dedicated to providing this care.
Dr. Michele Fascelli
Dr. Fascelli is the Director of Urogenital Reconstruction and Surgical Co-Director of the Gender Affirming Surgery Program at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He is committed to improve LGBTQIA+ urologic access and expand genital gender affirming surgery offerings for trans community members.
Dr. Shane Morrison
Dr. Shane Morrison is a plastic surgeon who completed fellowship training in Gender Affirmation Surgery at University of Michigan and Ghent University.
Dr. Katherine Gast
Dr. Gast 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.
Dr. Narendra Kaushik
Dr. Kaushik has 15 years of experience working with transgender patients. About 10% of his patients come from abroad and that number is rising. Dr. Kaushik offers the full range of gender reassignment surgery procedures including Vaginoplasty, FFS and FTM Top Surgery.
Dr. Pierre Brassard
Dr. Brassard is Canada’s most experienced Gender Surgeon. Dr. Brassard and his team perform more than 200 gender-affirming surgeries a year at Centre Métropolitain de Chirurgie in Montréal, Quebec, Canada.
Dr. Devin O’Brien-Coon
Dr. Devin O’Brien-Coon is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He is the Clinical Director and Surgical Co-Director of the Brigham & Women’s Center for Transgender Health and leads a multidisciplinary program dedicated to providing comprehensive, affirming care in Massachusetts.
