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Dr. Scott Mosser - FTM Top Surgery San FranciscoDr. Scott Mosser

San Francisco's Top Surgery Expert

Dr. Scott W. Mosser, MD, FACS is an award-winning plastic surgeon who offers FTN and FTM Top Surgery in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mosser is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons, co-founder of the American Society of Gender Surgeons (ASGS), Medical Director of the Gender Institute at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, a member of WPATH, and co-chair of the Surgery and Beyond professional conference. He is well-known for consistently excellent Top Surgery results and the high level of personalized service that he and his staff provide.

Dr. Mosser has more than 10 years experience performing FTN and FTM Top Surgery. He is an expert in all types of Top Surgery procedures, including Double Incision, Peri-areolar and Keyhole, as well as Buttonhole, Inverted-T and others. In addition to Top Surgery, Dr. Mosser also performs Body Sculpting for trans men, non-binary and gender expansive folks who would like to masculinize or neutralize their body contour.

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Top Surgery Costs

Top Surgery with Dr. Mosser costs between $8000 and $9000 USD. Final costs can only be determined with an in-person or virtual consultation. Fees include pre-op and post-op consultations, Dr. Mosser's fee, the anesthesiologist's fee, facility and OR fees, and a post-op compression vest.

Dr. Mosser accepts insurance to cover FTM and FTN Top Surgery from a growing list of insurance companies, including:

  • Anthem BC (Anthem Blue Cross)
  • Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross
  • Aetna
  • Aetna (Student Services for University of California System)
  • Cigna
  • United Health Care
  • Brown & Toland HMO
  • Health Net
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Hill Physicians IPA
  • Mercy Medical Group
  • Meritage IPA ("WHA Medical Groups")
  • Northbay Medical Group
  • Western Health Advantage ("WHA")
  • UC Davis Medical Group

If you have insurance with another company, Dr. Mosser's staff may still be able to get your surgery covered. Please contact his insurance concierge for more information.

Dr. Mosser also accepts CareCredit, a type of medical financing that works much like a credit card. If you decide to sign up for a CareCredit credit card we offer 6 months no interest.

Eligibility for Top Surgery

  • Patients must be be in good physical and mental health.
  • Hormone therapy is not required.
  • Dr. Mosser uses informed consent and support letters from a mental health provider are not required.
  • Age 18+

Traveling to See Dr. Mosser

Patients come to see Dr. Mosser from all around the world. His staff do their best to help coordinate your stay, from airport information, local accommodations, and possible post op care options.

Dr. Mosser's office is close to cool siteseeing opportunities. Some folks traveling to San Francisco make a vacation of their time here! Below are a couple of popular places to see while you're in town and what proximity they are from our office:

  • Golden Gate Bridge: 6 miles
  • The Painted Ladies: 2 miles
  • Alcatraz Island: 1.5 miles
  • Union Square: Our office is IN Union Square
  • Chinatown: .5 miles
  • Palace of Fine Arts: 3 miles
  • The Castro: 4 miles

We understand that surgery is both emotionally and financially a big expenditure. So we've done your research for you regarding affordable lodging in the area. Please contact his office today to see what your options are.

Need help with transportation?
San Francisco happens to be 7 square miles. With our central proximity to public transit getting to all your appointments is pretty easy. We offer complimentary travel vouchers if you request.

Need help with overnight care?
If you're unable to bring someone to look after you after surgery our trans resource engagement director can assist with getting you appropriate care.

Need help with lodging?
We have someone for that too! We can explain your options that are close to Dr. Mosser's office.

Consults with Dr. Mosser

Dr. Mosser provides FREE in-person or virtual consultations.

Wait times: Consultation - 1 month; Surgery - 2-3 months following consult.