{"id":10034,"date":"2025-04-28T21:29:58","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/?p=10034"},"modified":"2025-04-28T21:29:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T21:29:59","slug":"best-transgender-surgeons-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/best-transgender-surgeons-around-the-world","title":{"rendered":"Best Transgender Surgeons Around The World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many transgender people dream<\/strong> of having a full transition. This doesn\u2019t only include the removal or augmentation of breasts and hormone replacement therapy<\/a>. To them, the only way they\u2019d eradicate gender dysphoria<\/a> is through gender reassignment surgery (GRS)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, GRS or SRS, is life-changing and mostly irreversible. That\u2019s why it\u2019s very important not to cut corners and skimp when undergoing it. Today, we\u2019re going to make a list of where to get transgender surgery<\/strong>. We will only include the highest-rated ones as we don\u2019t want to recommend surgeons with unverified results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

USA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you live in the states, you\u2019re going to find an easier time looking for the best transgender surgeons<\/strong>. Please know that we will not be able to enlist all the physicians but we\u2019ve divided this section into states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ellie Zara Ley (San Francisco, California)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nobody understands a transgender person better than a transgender person themselves<\/strong>. That\u2019s why our top recommendation is Dr. Ellie Zara Ley. She\u2019s an openly transgender woman who champions the best results for trans people.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Ellie Zara Ley – genderconfirmation.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Apart from being a trans woman, she has over 15 years of specialized experience<\/strong> in craniofacial, plastic, and micro surgery. These deal as important supplements for a trans person\u2019s full transition. After spending many years mastering the science of masculinization and feminization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She completed her training for gender reassignment surgery with Dr. Meltzer, the same doctor who performed her GRS back in 2015<\/strong>. She is a member of WPATH<\/a> and is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, she is part of Dr. Scott Mosser\u2019s team, who is an award-winning surgeon<\/strong> in San Francisco who also performs GRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Praful Ramineni (Washington D.C.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you live in the Midwest or the east, one of the best options to have your GRS done is at the Dr. Praful Ramineni at District Plastic Surgery clinic. He performs more than 600 surgeries<\/strong> a year and he\u2019s also a GRS specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Praful Ramineni – Facebook @drramineni<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

His career started by being one of the busiest doctors<\/strong> at the MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Apart from being one of the top transgender surgeons in the world, he has received multiple awards for teaching his specialty. He has taught over 100 residents during his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Daniel J. Freet (Texas)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

He is the Medical Director of the University of Texas\u2019 Transgender Medicine and Surgery Program<\/strong>. Apart from his accolades, he also offers the full spectrum of surgeries encompassing transgender transition.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Daniel J. Freet – transhealthcare.org<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He is an active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery<\/a> and the Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons<\/a>. He is also an active member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is often dubbed as one of the most transgender-friendly countries<\/a> in the world. Evident in the government\u2019s support for trans people with their laws regarding trans healthcare, rights, and protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Pierre Brassard (Montreal)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a Canadian transgender woman, you must look up Dr. Brassard. He offers a wide range of feminizing surgeries<\/strong>. Not only is he the country\u2019s most experienced transgender surgeon, but he was also taught GRS at the Mayo Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Pierre Brassard – grsmontreal.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He has also contributed to the research and development of a gender surgery fellowship program in the USA. He and his team perform over 200 gender reassignment surgeries<\/strong> a year. Visit the Centre Metropolitain de Chirurgie in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Alex Kavanagh (Vancouver)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For transmasculine individuals in Canada, Dr. Kavanagh is one of the top transgender surgeons. He is a Reconstructive Urologist<\/strong> who\u2019s certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada<\/a>. He also has a Master’s degree in Epidemiology of Public Health at no less than Harvard University<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Alex Kavanagh – transhealthcare.org<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He trained under Dr. Curtis Cane in Austin, Texas, for gender reassignment surgery in 2018. Some of the services he offers are Penile Implants, Metoidioplasty, and Reconstructive Urology<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, we won\u2019t be able to include all the countries in Europe in this article but we will be including the transgender surgeons in key cities<\/strong> that may be closer to where you reside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Miss Tina Rashid (London)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

She is one of the most-renowned urologists and transgender surgeons<\/strong> in the U.K. She finished med school at the University College London Medical School in 2004. She underwent post-graduate urological training at the North West Thames Rotation\u2014with hospitals including the University College London Hospital and the Charing Cross Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Miss Tina Rashid – tinarashidurologist.co.uk<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Apart from her extensive studies, she received many accolades for her work as a urological surgeon. She offers vaginoplasty<\/strong> among many other urology-related surgeries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Jean Philippe Binder (Paris)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For transmasculine individuals in Europe who are seeking phalloplasty<\/strong>, Dr. Binder is one of the top options.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Jean Philippe Binder – Facebook @docteurbinder<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

He is qualified with the Council of the Order of Physicians in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery<\/a>, and accredited by the HAS (Haute Autorit\u00e9 de Sant\u00e9)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like with the other sections, this list is divided into key cities and countries. There are many reputable transgender surgeons<\/strong> in South America and a lot of western people travel to the continent as the fees are cheaper and they also get to have a mini vacation while recovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Carlos Daniel Guerra Casta\u00f1on (Mexico)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

He is a Specialist in Urology, Genitourinary Reconstruction, and Gender Reassignment<\/strong>. He earned his fellowship in Genitourinary Reconstructive and Gender Reassignment at the Belgrade Center for Genital Reconstructive Surgery<\/a> in Belgrade, Serbia.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Carlos Daniel Guerra Casta\u00f1on – urologosdemonterrey.com<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Apart from his extensive studies in urology and transgender surgery, he is also a member of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons (GURS)<\/a>. He\u2019s also an active member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health<\/a> (WPATH).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Similar to South America, many trans individuals from the west choose Asia for their gender reassignment surgery. Along with the more cost-effective options<\/strong>, they also want to enjoy a mini vacation as they recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Preecha Tiewtranon (Bangkok)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Also known as just Dr. Preecha, he is one of the most well-known transgender surgeons<\/strong> in Asia. He is also considered the pioneer of Gender Reassignment Surgery as he was the first to perform male-to-female GRS in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Dr. Preecha Tiewtranon – pai.co.th<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The technique, sometimes called \u201cPreecha Technique\u201d, is used by other transgender surgeons worldwide. Below is the list of his extensive studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n