Dr. Loren Schechter
Gender-Affirming Top Surgery In Chicago
Dr. Loren Schechter, MD is one of the nation's foremost experts on gender-affirming surgery. He is the Medical Director of the Gender Affirmation Surgery Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Schechter's outstanding surgical skills and more than 20 years experience with transgender surgery have made him an in-demand surgeon for those seeking Top Surgery in Chicago. He is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, as well as several other esteemed surgical societies.
Dr. Schechter offers multiple methods of Top Surgery:
- Keyhole Top Surgery
- Short Scar Periareolar Top Surgery
- Double Incision with free nipple grafts
Chest size and skin elasticity are the primary criteria for determining which method Dr. Schechter will recommend to meet your Top Surgery goals. He does not have a BMI limit.
Dr. Schechter and his multidisciplinary team also offer Hysterectomy, Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty, as well as Body Contouring and Facial Masculinization.
Steps to Booking Top Surgery
Your free initial consultation with Dr. Schechter can be done by phone. An in-person consultation is required before proceeding with surgery. If paying out-of-pocket, the $100 consultation fee will be applied towards your Top Surgery.
Wait time for surgery dates is typically within 2-3 months of your consult.
If you're traveling from out of town to see Dr. Schechter, be sure to inquire about reduced pricing for area hotels and ground transportation from your hotel to hospital and/or office.
Financing and Insurance
Dr. Schechter accepts CareCredit. He also accepts Medicare and insurance. He has an insurance specialist on his team who can assist you with obtaining pre-cert/pre-determination.
Surgery Requirements
Dr. Schechter is a member of WPATH and follows surgery guidelines in the Standards of Care. You will require medical evaluation by primary MD or MD providing hormones and a letter of recommendation from a psychologist or other mental health professional.
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