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Dr. Steven Ovadia, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon offering FTM surgery in New Jersey and New York City. Dr. Ovadia completed advanced fellowship training in gender surgery and craniofacial surgery and previously served as Director of the Rutgers Center for Transgender Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. In his private practice, Dr. Ovadia focuses on Top Surgery, gender-affirming body sculpting and facial masculinization.

Education & Training

• Plastic Surgery Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital / University of Miami
• Fellowship training in Complex Gender Surgery and Microsurgery at Johns Hopkins
• Fellowship training in Craniofacial and Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Dell Seton Medical Center, UT Austin, and UTMB

Dr. Ovadia is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and a member of WPATH.

Top Surgery Techniques

Dr. Ovadia offers several approaches to Top Surgery, allowing the surgical plan to be matched to differences in chest anatomy, skin elasticity and nipple position. Techniques include:

• Double Incision
• Keyhole
• Peri-Areolar
• Inverted-T
• Buttonhole

Dr. Ovadia also offers sensory nerve preservation and drain-free techniques.

Body Masculinization

For patients seeking changes beyond the chest, Dr. Ovadia performs Body Masculinization Surgery to create more masculine body contours. Body contouring can address areas where fat distribution contributes to a more traditionally feminine silhouette. The surgical plan is based on the areas the patient would like to change and their existing body contours.

Dr. Ovadia’s training in both gender surgery and craniofacial surgery also informs his work in Facial Masculinization Surgery (FMS). FMS uses surgical techniques to modify facial bone and soft tissue to create more masculine facial contours. Procedures may address the jawline, chin, forehead and other facial features.

A Practice Focused on Gender-Affirming Surgery

Gender-affirming surgery is a primary focus at Ovadia Plastic Surgery. More than half of his patients are transgender or gender-diverse. Staff are trained to use patients’ chosen names and pronouns in scheduling, consultations and follow-up communication, and the practice provides educational resources specifically for transgender surgical patients.

Dr. Ovadia sees patients in Lower Manhattan, New York, and Millburn, New Jersey.

Consultation & Surgery Wait Times

Consultations: In person, virtual or by phone
Consultation fee: Free
Typical consultation wait: 1–2 weeks
Typical wait for surgery: Approximately 6 weeks

Insurance Coverage

Dr. Ovadia is in-network with New Jersey Medicaid (fee-for-service) and Medicare. His office also frequently works with New Jersey Medicaid managed care plans and commercial carriers including:

• UnitedHealthcare (including Oxford Health Plans)
• Aetna
• Cigna
• Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Emblem

Insurance authorization varies by plan and procedure. Following consultation, Dr. Ovadia’s staff verifies insurance benefits and assists with prior authorization when required.

Cash, credit cards and checks are also accepted.

Surgery Requirements

• Dr. Ovadia follows WPATH Standards of Care.
• Patients must stop smoking before surgery and throughout the perioperative period.
• Other requirements depend on the surgery being performed.

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