Top Surgery in Kansas

Accessing healthcare as a transgender individual in Kansas has become increasingly difficult due to recent legislative changes. The February 2025 ban on gender-affirming care for minors, along with its potential impact on Medicaid policies, is a significant concern. While this law specifically targets minors, the political climate in Kansas raises concerns about future restrictions that may affect transgender adults as well.

At present, Dr. Satish Ponnuru is the only surgeon in Kansas who accepts employer/private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare for gender-affirming surgery. Dr. Ponnuru is part of the Gender-Affirming Medicine Program at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, serving patients not only from Kansas, but also from surrounding states like Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, and Tennessee.

In addition to Dr. Ponnuru's services, there are a few private plastic surgery practices in the state that offer Top Surgery. However, these practices generally operate on a cash-pay basis and do not accept insurance.