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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
Dr. Breanna Jedrzejewski, MD, MPH
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: 04/24/25