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Dr. Mang Chen
Highly Experienced Metoidioplasty Surgeon in San Francisco
Dr. Mang Chen, MD is a highly experienced Metoidioplasty Surgeon in San Francisco. Dr. Chen has performed hundreds of Metoidioplasty and related procedures, and as a Reconstructive Urologist, has deep expertise in urological repair surgeries.
Education & Training
- Medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh
- Completed general surgery and urology training at the University of Pittsburgh
- Completed fellowship in urologic trauma and reconstruction
- Served as an assistant professor of reconstructive urology at the University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Chen is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and is a member of multiple surgical associations and societies, including the American Urological Association, the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons, the American Society of Gender Surgeons and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
Dr. Chen is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
Dr. Chen performs the following Metoidioplasty and related procedures:
- Metoidioplasty - Simple Release (without Urethroplasty), Full Metoidioplasty (with Urethroplasty)
- Vaginectomy
- Scrotoplasty & insertion of Testicular implants
- Reconstructive Urology: Repair surgeries for fistulas and strictures following Metoidioplasty
Surgery Requirements
Dr. Chen follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals; and a letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones, unless clinically contraindicated. Due to hospital policy, patients must be 18 years of age or older for Metoidioplasty.
Insurance & Medicaid
Dr. Chen accepts insurance from a wide number of insurance companies, including Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Kaiser and Health Net, as well as Medicaid (Medi-Cal). A cash pay rate can also be requested.
Booking a Metoidioplasty Consultation
Dr. Chen is available for phone and in-person consultations for a fee of $250.
Current wait list: 12 months.
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Dr. Chen's Latest Metoidioplasty Research
Ring Flap Metoidioplasty
Alysen Demzik, Liem Snyder, Solomon Hayon, Mang Chen, Bradley D. Figler. Urology, Volume 158, December 2021, Page 243.
In a ring flap metoidioplasty, the urethra is created from bilateral anteriorly based labia minora and vestibular flaps. This technique is combined with Ghent scrotoplasty, vaginectomy (distal mucosal excision and proximal mucosal fulguration followed by cavity closure) and perineal masculinization. Suprapubic tube is placed for urinary diversion. To avoid disrupting the anteriorly based urethral pedicles, we do not perform monsplasty, division of the suspensory ligament, or resection of the labial folds adjacent to the penis at the time of ring flap metoidioplasty. Typically, resection of labial folds adjacent to the penis and testicular prosthesis insertion are performed 4-6 months after metoidioplasty.
