Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Upcoming Conferences
Alternative GAV Surgeons
FFS Surgeons
Local Clinics/Resources
Genital Hair Removal
Database for Therapists
Speech & Voice Therapy
Disorders of Sexual Development/Intersex
Legal Assistance/Discrimination
Financial Assistance
Professional Organizations
Support Sites
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Alternative GAV Surgeons
- Mt. Sinai Eye & Ear Hospital – Jess Ting, Bella Avanessian , John Pang (New York, NY)
- Papillon Center – Dr. Christine McGinn, DO (Philadelphia)
- Pierre Brassard, MD (Montreal)
- The Suporn Clinic – Dr. Suporn Watanyusakul (Bangkok, Thailand), RETIRED
- Toby Meltzer, MD (Scottsdale, AZ) [note: 2-stage surgeon]
- Dr. Chettawut (Bangkok, Thailand) www.chet-plasticsurgery.com [note–a jack of all trades, does it all, somewhat concerning]
- Dr. Jen Hyer, Denver Health
FFS and General Plastic Surgeons
- John R. Griffin Plastic Surgery – John Griffin, MD (San Mateo, CA)
- Michael Glafkides (San Mateo, CA)
- Lorne Rosenfield (Burlingame, CA)
- Beck Aesthetic Surgery – Joel Beck, MD (Charlotte, NC)
- The Facial Team– Drs. Simon and Capitan (Marbella, Spain)
- Jordan Deschamps-Braly, MD (San Francisco, CA)
- Mt. Sinai Eye & Ear Hospital – Jess Ting, MD (New York, NY)
- Jeffrey Spiegel, MD (Boston, MA)
- Toby Mayer (Beverly Hills, CA)
- Harrison Lee, MD (Beverly Hills, CA)
Local Clinics/Resources
- International Transgender Certification Association – Credentialing, standards of practice, professional identity, and self-regulation for service providers of the transgender community
- Find providers for gender affirming care near you:
- Outcare Health
- TransWIN!
- 45 US-Based Youth Gender Clinics (in no particular order)
- Bay Area
- San Diego
- San Ysidro Health – GeMS Health Clinic (619) 662-4100
- Colorado
- New Jersey
- Le Femme Finishing School – Charm School for Transgender and Cross-Dressing Ladies; providing transformation, education, and exploration opportunities
- Philadelphia
- Seattle
Genital Hair Removal
- List of specialists for Genital Hair Removal
Database for Therapists
- Database for Therapists to write your Letter of Recommendation
Speech & Voice Therapy
- Finding Your Female Voice – Instructional PDF booklet
- Voice Coaching Notes by Lucy Ann Jones
- Your Lessons Now, email: contact@yourlessonsnow.com
- List of universities offering transgender voice therapy
- Bay Area
- Kathe Perez, Speech Pathologist
- Monterey Bay Speech Therapy
- Oneida Chi, Speech Language Pathologist, oneidaslp@yahoo.com, (415) 375-0279
- Sandy Hirsch, MS CCC/SLP
- Florida
- Speech Voice and Dialect Training: Evelyn Grossman, MS, (954) 270-7030
Disorders of Sexual Development (DSD) / Intersex
- Accord Alliance – Advocacy for those with DSD
- AIDS-DSD Support Group
- Bodies Like Ours
- Intersex Society of North America
- US Affiliate of the Organization Intersex International (OII)
- InterAct – Advocates for Intersex Youth
Legal Assistance/Discrimination
- Lambda Legal
- Transgender Law Center
- Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund
- Transgender Map – social, legal, and medical resources during transition
- Trans Youth Handbook – rights of trans youth across a wide spectrum of situations, including identity documents, school, health care, non-affirming care environments, and work
Financial Assistance
- Jim Collins Foundation – Providing financial assistance to transgender people for gender-confirming surgeries.
- Pride Life Concierge Services – Advocacy and assistance with healthcare and insurance-related issues/questions
Professional Organizations
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
- GLAAD
- National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Support Sites
- Trans Lifeline – General Resources
- Trans Recovery Supply – Purchase post-operative supplies
- 24/7 Peer support chat line: (877) 565-8860
- Transgender Suicide Hotline: USA (877) 565-8860, CAN: (877) 330-6366
- LGBTQ+ Youth Are Not Alone
- Parents:
- A Parent’s Guide: Is Your Child Transgender?
- LGBTQ Resources and College Affordability
- Partner Support: en|Gender
- Substance use/Rehab Centers:
- ‘I am Janet.’ One transgender woman’s journey and her pioneering surgery
- Lynn Conway – Resources for gender identity and transition
- Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques – book by Peggy Huddleston
- Renaissance Transgender Association – non-profit, non-political, educational and social support organization to support persons regarding transgender issues, sexual orientation, sexual identity, or gender identity without prejudice
- Role Models:
- Susan’s Place – Resources & current events
- Trans-Health.com — Online magazine of health and fitness for transgender people
- TransBucket.com – Surgery Photo and Reference Site