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Surgeons Who Accept Medicaid for Top Surgery
Medicaid is a state-run health insurance program that provides payment for medical services for low-income citizens. The map below shows which states have have clarified that the state Medicaid program covers transition-related care.
Important Note: Even in states not listed here, transgender exclusions in Medicaid plans may violate the Affordable Care Act and other federal and state laws. - National Center for Transgender Equality
If you live in California: This guide will help you understand the procedural steps to appeal a health care denial for health care plans that are managed by Medi-Cal.
If you live in New York: This guide [PDF] will help you navigate getting Medicaid coverage for Top Surgery in New York.
How to Proceed With Medicaid
1. Your primary care provider (PCP) writes a letter of medical necessity and requests a referral to a surgeon.
2. If approved, Medicaid will send the referral along to the surgeon, and the surgeon's office will contact you about your consultation date.
3. The surgeon will request a medical release from your PCP, a letter of recommendation from a therapist, and prior authorization from Medicaid for surgery. (Depending on your age and medical history, the surgeon may also order lab tests, a chest X-ray and a mammogram.)
The following surgeons accept state Medicaid for Top Surgery:
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California (Medi-Cal)
Dr. Scott Mosser, MD, FACS
Dr. Alexander Facque, MD
Dr. Ellie Zara Ley, MD
Dr. Daniel Jacobs, MD
450 Sutter St., Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA, 94108
Board-certified; WPATH members; accept insurance, Medicaid and CareCredit; FREE in-person or virtual consultations; informed consent; wait list 2-3 months following consult.
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Dr. Thomas Satterwhite, MD
Dr. Dev Gurjala, MD
Dr. John Henry Pang, MD
Align Surgical Associates Inc.
2299 Post St., Suite 207
San Francisco, California 94115
Board-certified; WPATH members; accept insurance and Medicaid; wait list 3-6 months following consult.
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Dr. Angela Rodriguez, MD
2100 Webster St.
San Francisco, California, 94115
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance and Medicaid; wait list 3-6 months following consult.
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Dr. Walter Lin, MD
The Buncke Clinic
45 Castro St., Suite 121
San Francisco, California 94114
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance and Medicaid; in-person or phone consultations; informed consent; wait list one month.
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Dr. Kriya Gishen, MD
Dr. Kriya Inc.
150 S. Rodeo Dr., Suite 200
Beverly Hills, California 90212
Specialized training in gender-affirming surgery; takes insurance, Medicaid (including L.A. Care) and Medicare.
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Connecticut
Dr. Laurel Chandler, MD
Chandler Plastic Surgery
777 Post Rd., Suite 304
Darien, Connecticut 06820
Fellowship-trained; board-certified; WPATH member; accepts financing, insurance and Medicaid; no BMI limit; wait list 2-3 months; $200 consult fee.
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Illinois
Dr. Loren Schechter, MD, FACS
Rush Gender Affirmation Surgery
1725 W. Harrison St.
Professional Building, Suite 818
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare; no BMI limit; free initial phone consult; wait list 2 months.
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Maryland
Dr. Gabriel Del Corral, MD, FACS
Medstar Center for Gender Affirmation
9105 Franklin Square Dr., Suite 214
Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid (Maryland* and DC only, *Maryland Physicians Care Medicaid excluded); in-person and virtual consultations; wait list 2-3 months.
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New Jersey
Dr. Jonathan Keith, MD, FACS
East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery (ECAPS)
Livingston Office, 200 South Orange Ave., Ste 295,
Livingston, New Jersey 07039
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare; wait list 6 months.
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Dr. Drew Marano, MD
East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery (ECAPS)
Livingston Office, 200 South Orange Ave., Ste 295,
Livingston, New Jersey 07039
WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare; wait list one month.
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New York
Dr. Drew Marano, MD
East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery (ECAPS)
374 W 11th St.
New York, New York 10014
WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare; wait list one month.
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Dr. Jonathan Keith, MD, FACS
East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery (ECAPS)
374 W 11th St.
New York, New York 10014
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare; wait list 6 months.
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Dr. Rachel Bluebond-Langner, MD
NYU Plastic Surgery Associates
222 East 41st St., 7th Flr.
New York, NY 10017
WPATH member; accepts insurance and Medicaid (Amida Care only.)
Oregon
Dr. Jens Berli, MD
Dr. Juliana Hansen, MD
Dr. Blair Peters, MD
Dr. Monica Llado-Farrulla, MD
Oregon Health & Science University
Transgender Health Program
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic,
South Waterfront
3303 S. Bond Avenue, 5th Flr.
Portland, Oregon 97239
Board-certified; WPATH members; accept insurance, Medicaid (OHP only) and Medicare.
Pennsylvania
Dr. Kathy Rumer, DO
Rumer Cosmetics
105 Ardmore Ave.
Ardmore, PA, 19003
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid and financing; wait list 2-4 months; $75 consult fee.
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Texas
Dr. Dany Hanna, DO
Hanna Gender Center
255 Lebanon Rd, Suite 112
Frisco, Texas, 75036
WPATH member; accepts insurance, out-of-state Medicaid (not Texas Medicaid), Tricare and financing; $200 consult fee; wait list: 1 month for consult, 3 months for surgery date.
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Washington DC
Dr. Gabriel Del Corral, MD, FACS
Medstar Center for Gender Affirmation
110 Irving St NW
Washington, DC 20010
Board-certified; WPATH member; accepts insurance, Medicaid (Maryland* and DC only, *Maryland Physicians Care Medicaid excluded); in-person and virtual consultations; wait list 2-3 months.
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References
Which U.S. States' Medicaid Programs Provide Coverage for Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy and Gender-Affirming Genital Surgery for Transgender Patients?: A State-by-State Review
Zaliznyak M, Jung EE, Bresee C, Garcia MM. J Sex Med. 2021 Feb;18(2):410-422.
Our findings show that only 25 of 51 (49%) include Gender Affirming Surgery as covered benefits. Our experience suggests that the process to confirm coverage can be especially time-consuming and frustrating for patients.
Last updated: 02/08/25