Top Surgery in Virginia
Trans Virginians face challenges, but there are some positives regarding gender-affirming care in the state. Virginia Medicaid covers gender-affirming services for individuals diagnosed with gender dysphoria, including primary care, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and mental health support.
For uninsured or Medicaid-covered individuals, organizations like Health Brigade provide primary care, HRT, and mental health services. Those with employer-sponsored or private insurance should contact the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood's Trans Health Line. Additionally, the Transgender Assistance Program of Virginia (TAPVA) works to combat homelessness within the transgender community. These dedicated support networks contribute to the resilience and well-being of trans Virginians.
While Virginia Medicaid covers Top Surgery, procedures like body contouring and fertility preservation are excluded. Although the state has a fair number of Top Surgery surgeons, few accept insurance. As a result, many Virginians seek care in nearby Washington, D.C., or Charlotte, NC, where more experienced, insurance-accepting surgeons practice.
Surgeons in Virginia
Dr. Helena Guarda, MD
Plastic Surgery Specialists of Virginia
5833 Harbour View Blvd., Suite B
Suffolk, Virginia 23435
Board-certified; accepts insurance, Medicare & CareCredit; in-person consultations; 18+ only; short wait list.
www.plasticsurgeryspecialistsva.com
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Dr. Philip E. Grubb, Jr., MD
Carilion Clinic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
817 Davis St., Suite 2
Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
Takes insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.
Dr. Ruth Hillelson, MD, FACS
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
7601 Forest Ave.
Richmond, Virginia 23229
Dr. Marwan Khalifeh, MD
7601 Lewinsville Rd., #300,
McLean, Virginia 22102
Dr. Oscar Manrique, MD
Austin-Weston
1825 Samuel Morse Dr.
Reston, VA 20190
Dr. Stephen Montante, MD
Plastic Surgery Richmond
611 Watkins Centre Pkwy., #350
Midlothian, Virginia 23114
Dr. Navin Singh, MD
8200 GreenBoro Dr., Suite 120
Mclean, Virginia 22102
Also has office in Maryland.
Dr. Matthew Stanwix, MD
Richmond Plastic Surgeons
14401 Sommerville Court
Midlothian, Virginia 23113
Uses Informed Consent.
Dr. John Stranix, MD
University of Virginia Plastic Surgery
1300 Jefferson Park Ave., 4th Floor
Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
Takes insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.
Dr. Guy Trengove-Jones, MD, PC
Fort Norfolk Plaza Medical Bldg.,
301 Riverview Ave., Suite 100
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Dr. Neil Zemmel, MD, FACS
Dr. Karishma Reddy, MD
Plastic Surgery Richmond
11934 W Broad St., #200
Richmond, Virginia 23233
Dr. John Zinsser, MD
Zinsser Plastic Surgery
1501 Maple Ave., Suite 101
Richmond, Virginia 23226
Last updated: 01/31/25
