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Dr. Dev Gurjala
Metoidioplasty Surgery In San Francisco
Dr. Dev Gurjala, MD is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon who practices exclusively in the field of Gender Surgery. He offers the full range of gender-affirming procedures including Metoidioplasty Surgery in San Francisco. After five years of performing Gender Surgery, microsurgery and plastic surgery in the Kaiser Permanente system, Dr. Gurjala joined Align Surgical Associates in 2019.
Education & Training
- Bachelor's Degree, Neurobiology and Cognitive Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois
- Medical Degree, Northwestern University
- Master of Science, Engineering Design and Innovation, Northwestern University
- Plastic Surgery residency, Northwestern University
- Research Fellow, Northwestern's Laboratory for Wound Repair and Regenerative Medicine
- Board-certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellowship training in Microsurgery, Stanford University
Dr. Gurjala is a member of the World Professional Association of Transgender Health (WPATH), and a presenter at transgender conferences such as Gender Evolution in Salt Lake City.
Types of Metoidioplasty
There are a number of different options to consider with Metoidioplasty. The primary form of this surgery, which serves as the basis for all Metoidioplasty surgeries, is the Simple Metoidioplasty, also known as Simple Meta, Simple Release, Clitoral Release and the Laub Technique. The penis is created from the clitoris after it has been enlarged through the use of testosterone. It is straightened and moved to a position that more closely approximates the position of a penis. The Full Metoidioplasty procedure also includes Vaginectomy, Urethral Lengthening and Scrotoplasty.
Dr. Gurjala offers each of the different types of Metoidioplasty. He performs Vaginectomy using excision and uses buccal mucosa for urethral reconstruction. Dr. Gurjala offers both saline-filled and solid silicone testicular implants.
Metoidioplasty surgeries take place at Post Street Surgery Center in San Francisco, as well as California Pacific Medical Center and St. Francis.
Surgery Requirements
- You'll need to supply two letters of support from mental health therapists and a letter from your primary care physician or endocrinologist.
- Must have been living in your desired gender for at least a year.
- Must have been taking testosterone for a minimum of one year.
Metoidioplasty Consultation
Dr. Gurjala is available for phone, virtual and in-person consultations. The wait time for a surgery date is 3-6 months.
Align Surgical accepts insurance and some managed Medi-Cal plans.
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