Dr. Michael Safir
Experienced Urologist in California Specializing in FTM Bottom Surgery
Dr. Michael Safir, MD is a urologist affiliated with Align Surgical Associates in Los Angeles who specializes in Phalloplasty and Metoidioplasty. Dr. Safir is board-certified by the American Board of Urology and has subspecialty certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPM-RS). He is one of the only urologists in the world with individual fellowship training and experience in both male and female genital reconstruction. Dr. Safir's many years of experience in urology, plus five years of practicing at one of the highest volume gender surgery centers in the world, have made him a popular choice for FTM bottom surgery.
Metoidioplasty: Simple Release and Full Metoidioplasty. Vaginectomy, Urethral Lengthening, and Scrotoplasty are all optional. Testicular implants can be placed 9 months after the initial Metoidioplasty surgery.
Phalloplasty: Radial Forearm Flap (RFF) Phalloplasty and Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Phalloplasty. Vaginectomy, Urethral Lengthening, Glansplasty, Scrotoplasty, and Testicular and Penile Implants are all optional.
Dr. Safir uses Coloplast implants.
Surgery Requirements
Dr. Safir is a member of WPATH and follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. You will need to provide two referral letters from qualified mental health professionals, and a letter from your hormone provider stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones, unless clinically contraindicated.
Financing & Insurance
Dr. Safir accepts a wide range of insurance including managed Medi-Cal plans. He also accepts credit/debit cards, cashier's check, money order, wire transfer and medical financing via CareCredit. Medicare is not accepted.
Booking a Consultation
Dr. Safir is available for phone or in-person consultations in Los Angeles for a fee of $200. An in-person consultation is not required for booking a surgery date.
Current wait list: 6 weeks for a consultation; 6 months for a surgery date following your consultation.
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