Dr. Loren Schechter
Gender Confirmation Surgery in Chicago
Dr. Loren Schechter, MD is one of the country's foremost experts on FTM Surgery. He is the Medical Director of the Gender Affirmation Surgery Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Schechter's outstanding surgical skills and more than 20 years experience with transgender surgery have made him an in-demand surgeon. Dr. Schechter offers the full spectrum FTM Gender Confirmation procedures, including Top Surgery, Metoidioplasty and Phalloplasty.
Dr. Schechter is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a member of:
- American Society of Plastic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons
- Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Chicago Surgical Society
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Dr. Schechter has more than 20 years of experience performing Gender Confirmation procedures. Whether it's Top Surgery, Metoidioplasty or Phalloplasty, each surgical method is tailored to you and your transition goals.
- Top Surgery: Double incision with nipple grafts, short scar peri-areolar, keyhole
- Hysterectomy (performed by GYN)
- Vaginectomy (performed w/ GYN)
- Metoidioplasty: Simple Release, Ring Meta
- Phalloplasty: RFF, ALT, MLD
- Urethroplasty
- Penile Implant (performed by URO): 2- or 3-piece inflatable
- Scrotoplasty & Testicular Implants (w/ or w/o expanders)
- Body Sculpting
- Facial Masculinization
Consultations: Dr. Schechter often does a free initial consultation by phone. An in-person consultation follows and is required prior to proceeding with surgery. If paying out-of-pocket, the $100 consultation fee will be applied towards your surgery.
Out of Towners: Be sure to ask Dr. Schechter's staff about reduced pricing for area hotels and ground transportation from your hotel to the hospital and/or office.
Wait List: Surgery dates can typically be scheduled within 2-3 months of consultation.
Financing and Insurance: Dr. Schechter accepts CareCredit, as well as Medicare and insurance. He has an insurance specialist on staff who can assist in precert/predetermination, etc.
Surgery Requirements: Dr. Schechter follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. You will require a medical evaluation by primary MD or MD providing hormones and a letter of recommendation from a psychologist or other mental health professional.
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