Top Surgery in Arizona
Arizona has been a destination for Top Surgery for more than two decades, particularly after Dr. Toby Meltzer relocated his practice from Portland, Oregon, to Scottsdale in 2003, becoming the first Top Surgery surgeon in Arizona. His arrival helped establish Arizona as one of the earlier regional hubs for gender-affirming surgical care in the Southwest. Since then, demand for Top Surgery in Arizona has continued to grow, though the number of surgeons offering the procedure has expanded more slowly than patient demand.
Today, most Top Surgery surgeons in Arizona are concentrated in the Phoenix and Scottsdale metro area. For many people in neighboring states without established surgeons, Arizona remains one of the closest options for surgery. At the same time, wait times, insurance barriers, and out-of-pocket costs can still make access difficult, particularly for patients seeking highly experienced surgeons or specific surgical techniques.
For patients traveling from out of state to Arizona for surgery, the Phoenix/Scottsdale area is generally easy to navigate compared to many larger metropolitan areas, with a wide range of hotels and short-term recovery accommodations available near surgical practices. Arizona’s cooler fall and winter months are the busiest travel seasons, which can increase lodging costs and reduce availability. During the summer, accommodation prices are often lower, though the extreme heat can make recovery and travel less comfortable for some patients planning Top Surgery trips.
Surgeons in Arizona
Dr. Toby Meltzer
Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Meltzer is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is globally recognized as one of the leading surgeons in the field of Gender Affirming Surgery. Dr. Meltzer has performed Top Surgery since the early '90s, making him one of the most experienced Top Surgery surgeons in the U.S. Dr. Meltzer offers Double Incision and Peri-Areolar Top Surgery in Scottsdale, Arizona. More »
The Meltzer Clinic
7025 N. Scottsdale Rd., #302
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
480-657-7006
www.TheMeltzerClinic.com
Board-certified; WPATH member; $100 in-person consultations; wait list 12 months following consult; 18+ only.
Dr. Aran Yoo
Scottsdale, AZ
Dr. Yoo is a plastic surgeon at The Meltzer Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, a practice dedicated to transforming lives through gender-affirming care. Dr. Yoo provides compassionate, individualized surgical solutions that prioritize safety and satisfaction. She was trained in gender-affirming Top Surgery and Body Sculpting by Dr. Toby Meltzer, and joined The Meltzer Clinic as an Associate Surgeon in 2024. More »
The Meltzer Clinic
7025 N. Scottsdale Rd., #302
Scottsdale, Arizona 85253
480-657-7006
www.TheMeltzerClinic.com
Board-eligible; WPATH member; $100 in-person consultations; wait list 3-6 months following consult; 18+ only.
Dr. Dana Balderamma, MD
1945 Mesquite Ave., Suite D
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
Accepts insurance.
Dr. Randall Craft, MD
Arizona Center For Advanced Reconstruction and Aesthetics
6036 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 501
Phoenix, Arizona 85015
Dr. Craig Hurst, MD
Hurst Institute for Plastic Surgery
3170 N. Swan Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85712
Dr. Ethan Larson, MD
Larson Plastic Surgery
7005 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85704
Takes insurance (out-of-network benefits only).
Dr. Aaron Mason, MD
Banner - University Medicine North
3838 North Campbell Ave., Building 2
Tucson, Arizona 85719
Takes insurance, Medicaid, Medicare.
Dr. Sven Sandeen, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Lee, MD
Sandeen & Lee Plastic Surgery
La Cholla Corporate Park
7436 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Dr. Raad Taki, MD
Taki Plastic Surgery
4580 E. Camp Lowell Dr.
Tucson, Arizona 85712
Dr. Steven H. Turkeltaub, MD
Arizona Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
8502 E. Princess Dr., Ste. 240
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
Accepts insurance, medical financing, Medicare; informed consent; 18+ only.
Dr. Genaro Valladolid, MD
18325 N Allied Way, Suite 120
Scottsdale, Arizona 85054
Last updated: 01/21/25
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