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Top Surgery in New Mexico

New Mexico has a small but growing number of Top Surgery surgeons, with four providers currently offering surgery in the state. Legal protections and Medicaid coverage also make New Mexico more supportive of gender-affirming care than many neighboring states.

Surgeons in New Mexico

Dr. Jennifer Bishop, MD - Breast Surgical Oncologist
Presbyterian Cancer Care
2400 Unser Blvd SE, Suite 29100
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124
Note: Patient must qualify for breast cancer risk reduction surgery or breast cancer surgery.

Dr. Aaron Mayberry, MD
7115 Prospect Pl NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

Dr. Jeffrey Morehouse, MD
Dr. Joseph Gorvetzian, MD
Lovelace Medical Group
6701 Jefferson NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Takes insurance, Medicaid, Medicare.



Access to Top Surgery in New Mexico

Being transgender in New Mexico comes with a mix of strong legal protections and serious healthcare access challenges, largely due to a shortage of experienced providers.

New Mexico has positioned itself as a sanctuary state for transgender individuals by passing legislation that protects access to gender-affirming care. These laws prohibit state agencies from cooperating with out-of-state investigations or prosecutions related to such care, creating a legal safeguard for both residents and those seeking refuge from more restrictive states. Additionally, New Mexico Medicaid explicitly covers gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy, puberty blockers, and some surgical procedures, including Top Surgery.

Community organizations like the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico (TGRCNM) play a crucial role in supporting the trans community. Their services include legal assistance for name and gender marker changes, as well as statewide support groups and directories of primary care providers.

Despite these supports, accessing gender-affirming healthcare in New Mexico remains difficult due to several key barriers:

  • Provider Shortages: The state faces a shortage of both primary care providers and gender-affirming specialists, including surgeons. Even when care is available, insurance acceptance can be a major hurdle.
  • Long Wait Times: Clinics such as Truman Health Services in Albuquerque often have long wait lists, sometimes over a year, making timely care hard to access.
  • Rural Barriers: Top Surgery and other gender-affirming healthcare services are concentrated in New Mexico's larger population centers, which can require patients in rural communities to travel long distances for care.

To address these gaps, the University of New Mexico—partnering with TGRCNM—has launched training programs to increase the number of healthcare providers equipped to offer gender-affirming care, especially in underserved areas.

Although New Mexico still has fewer Top Surgery surgeons than many larger states, access has improved, with four surgeons now offering the procedure. Ongoing provider-training initiatives, Medicaid coverage, and strong legal protections may help expand gender-affirming healthcare options further.

Last updated: 08/18/26