Top Surgery in Tennessee
Being transgender in Tennessee comes with notable challenges, especially when it comes to accessing healthcare. For many years, residents had to travel out of state—to places like Charlotte, Atlanta or South Florida—to find surgeons experienced in performing top surgery. That began to shift around 2020, and today Tennessee is home to a growing number of plastic and cosmetic surgeons who offer various top surgery techniques.
Despite this progress, barriers remain. Tennessee explicitly excludes gender-affirming care from Medicaid coverage. Additionally, Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville announced the closure of their gender-affirming surgery program on February 21, 2026.
Surgeons in Tennessee
Dr. Allison Laffoon
Nashville, TN
Dr. Laffoon is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a growing reputation for her expertise in masculinizing chest surgery for transgender men and nonbinary individuals. With a background in general and cosmetic surgery, she blends technical precision with a warm, affirming bedside manner. Dr. Laffoon approaches each case with the goal of helping patients feel more aligned and confident in their bodies. More »
Marvel Cosmetic Surgery
329 18th Ave N
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
615-861-8174
MarvelCosmeticSurgery.com
Board-certified Cosmetic Surgeon; FREE phone or in-person consultations; uses informed consent (no letter requirement); wait list 1 month following consult.
Dr. Stephen Becker, MD
220 Associates Blvd
Alcoa, Tennessee 37701
Dr. Carey Cambell, MD
Dr. Melissa Kath, MD
Plastic Surgery Group of Memphis
80 Humphreys Center Dr., #100
Memphis, Tennessee 38120
Dr. Douglas Mackenzie, MD
Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners Rutherford Surgery
1800 Medical Center Pkwy, #400
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129
Dr. Gregory Pastrick, MD
Pastrick Surgery Center of East TN
1 Sheridan Square, Suite 200
Kingsport, Tennessee 37660
Last updated: 02/21/26