Dr. Thomas Satterwhite
Top Surgery in San Francisco
Dr. Thomas Satterwhite, MD is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon in San Francisco who is dedicated to offering the highest level of surgical care to his trans and non-binary patients, with whom he works exclusively. Dr. Satterwhite founded his new practice, Align Surgical Associates, with a focus on natural-looking Top Surgery results and patient safety.
Dr. Satterwhite performs multiple methods of Top Surgery, including Double Incision, Buttonhole and Keyhole. In addition to Top Surgery, Dr. Satterwhite also offers Facial and Body Masculinization procedures.
Education and Professional Memberships
- Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Winner of the highly competitive Plastic Surgery Foundation award through the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Craniofacial fellowship in Miami
- Plastic Surgery residency at Stanford Hospital
- Medical Degree and Bachelor's Degree (Human Biology with Honors) at Stanford University
Dr. Satterwhite maintains active membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and is also a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH).
Dr. Satterwhite is a frequent presenter at transgender conferences, including Gender Odyssey, Gender Spectrum, and the Philadelphia Trans Wellness Conference.
Surgery Requirements
Patients are required to supply a letter of support from a mental health therapist, and a letter from the primary care physician or endocrinologist. A mammogram is required for Top Surgery patients who are 50 years and older. Dr. Satterwhite will operate on minors with parental consent.
Insurance & Medicaid
Dr. Satterwhite accepts insurance for Top Surgery and some managed Medi-Cal plans.
Booking a Consultation
Dr. Satterwhite is available for phone and in-person Top Surgery consults. During your consult, Dr. Satterwhite will go over your options with you in detail, and you'll learn about what to expect before and after your Top Surgery. To book a consult, contact Dr. Satterwhite's office and you'll hear back with more details. Wait times for surgery dates: 3-6 months for Top Surgery.
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