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Dear colleagues, clients and friends,

Regarding the 10/4/21 article by Abigail Shrier, I remain disappointed by the tone and intent of the article. My comments were taken out of context and used to cast doubt upon trans care, particularly the use of puberty blockers.  Worse, Jazz Jennings was disrespectfully and erroneously portrayed as a puberty blockade failure, based solely upon her television portrayal. That said, the…
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COVID-19

Update July 1, 2020: We are back to performing surgery, and our hospital has measures in place to protect patients. However, COVID-19 cases are rising again, and there is still no vaccine. Patients coming to see us are expected to be extremely careful, quarantine whenever possible, follow social distancing recommendations, wear a mask at all times when in public, wash hands frequently, and…
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Peritoneal Skin Grafting for Vaginoplasty

Mt. Sinai-New York Eye and Ear, Denver Health, University of Toronto and other teaching facilities Because Dr. Bowers has a 10% faculty position at Mt. Sinai-New York Eye and Ear since 2016, patients frequently ask if they can avoid the long queue for surgical care in California. In other words, some try to have Dr. Bowers work on them but at her faculty sites. Indeed, this is possible although…
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Dr. Bowers Operating in New York

Starting in 2019, there is a possibility of patients to have surgery sooner in New York with Dr. Bowers at Mt Sinai. We anticipate Dr. Bowers will annually perform 10 surgeries in New York which will be filled on a first come first served basis. This is an ideal option for patients in the New York area to save on travel and lodging costs. To schedule a date in New York, click on the link…
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Zero Depth Vaginoplasty (ZDV)

A recent trend in vaginoplasty is Zero Depth Vaginoplasty (ZDV) or Limited Depth Vaginoplasty (LDV)—creation of a female vulva without vagina. This trend has been partially driven by consumers interested in avoiding complications and/or eliminating the chore of daily dilation for someone not interested in receiving penetrative sex of any kind but, more ominously, by surgeons who offer ZDV as…
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What's New

Detransition, Baby: Examining Factors Leading to 'Detransitioning' and Regret in the Transgender Community

K. Ashley Brandt, DO January 20, 2022 "Over the holiday season I had the pleasure of finally reading the national…
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60 Minutes Overtime Interview

Dr. Bowers was interviewed by Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes Overtime. They discussed the current healthcare challenges that face the…
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The Clitoris Summit: A Clitoral Vernissage

Register for Dr. Bowers' discussion in the first International Clitoris Summit! The virtual summit will be held on Saturday, May 22nd from…
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Balfour Lecture: "Ethical Dilemmas in Gender Confirming Surgery: Do the Right Thing"

Registrations are now open for Dr. Bowers' discussion in the Balfour Lecture: "Ethical Dilemmas in Gender Confirming Surgery: Do the Right…
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Going to Trinidad: A Doctor, A Colorado Town, And Stories from an Unlikely Gender Crossroads by Martin J. Smith

New Book Alert! Going to Trinidad: A Doctor, A Colorado Town, And Stories from an Unlikely Gender Crossroads by Martin J. Smith is now…
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