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Gender confirmation surgery for transwomen, transmen, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals

Dr. Satterwhite and Dr. Gurjala are caring and easy to talk to. Thanks for making my surgery easy breezy! — P.A.V

My partner and I are both very satisfied with the surgical outcome. — K.G.

The Align Surgical Team is thrilled to announce that Dr. John Pang is joining our practice Fall 2022!

We remain open to continue serving the transgender community

With the safety and well-being of our patients and staff as our highest goal, our team is determined to provide needed medical care and planning.

  • VIRTUAL CONSULTATIONS: we continue to be busy with phone and video visits providing access to all patients interested in gender confirming surgery
  • FOLLOW UPS: we continue to provide needed care for our existing patients by phone and video, and in person when medically appropriate
  • SURGERY: we are currently performing surgery with proper safety measures in place

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions. To the best of our ability, we pledge to keeping you safe, healthy, connected, and informed during COVID-19.

 

With best wishes, Your Align Surgical Team

 

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San Francisco’s most committed transgender surgeon

Identity Confirmed

Choosing to affirm your gender identity through surgery may be among the most important and exciting decisions you can make. Our skilled surgeons specialize in Bay Area transgender surgery, and their number one goal is to make your transition as comfortable, enjoyable and empowering as possible. You will find our practice to be a supportive sanctuary where authenticity and compassion are deeply valued, and where individuality and personal style are nurtured.

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It is always my honor to work with the LGBTIQ community. I consider gender confirmation surgery to be my life’s calling.

- DR. Thomas Satterwhite

Dr. Thomas Satterwhite

Dr. Satterwhite is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has been working with the transgender population since 2014, helping transmen, transwomen, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals to fully actualize their aesthetic potential and embody their ideal version of themselves while gaining in self-confidence and self-love.

After obtaining his medical degree from Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA, Dr. Satterwhite followed up with a demanding residency in plastic surgery at Stanford Hospital, one of the most highly regarded facilities around the globe. After obtaining his board certification as a plastic surgeon, he embarked on a prestigious fellowship in the complex and painstaking field of craniofacial surgery in Miami, FL under the tutelage of Dr. Anthony Wolfe, an internationally respected surgeon.

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Dr. Dev Gurjala

Dr. Gurjala is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is honored to be among the most accomplished, compassionate, and dedicated gender confirmation surgeons practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is dedicated to guiding his patients through the life-affirming journey to a happier, more fulfilling future.

Dr. Gurjala’s mission is to use his love of surgery and design to advance gender confirmation surgery, helping the transgender community through surgeries that are thoughtful, safe, and innovative.

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Dr. Angela Rodriguez

Dr. Rodriguez is a highly-renown board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon accredited in gender affirmation surgery. She brings a keen aesthetic eye and a woman’s unique perspective to our practice and her extensive experience in craniofacial surgeries allows her to exceed patients’ gender confirmation surgery goals.

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Dr. John Pang

Dr. Pang is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has dedicated his life to servicing the transgender and gender non-conforming communities. He specializes in complex genital, face, and chest reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery and body contouring. Dr. Pang is a committed advocate for transgender healthcare rights. When he is not working to create masterful surgical results, he focuses his time on educating others on plastic surgery and transgender care and stays active in transgender surgery clinical outcomes research.

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Top Surgery

Top surgery is performed to contour the chest, and give the client a more masculine appearance. For transmen, top surgery is performed to remove excess breast tissue and create a more chiseled, streamlined upper torso. The nipples may also be adjusted to appear more masculine.

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A Message from Dr. Satterwhite

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It’s a true honor to call Dr. Gurjala, Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Pang my partners in this practice. They are all gifted and skilled surgeons. Their attention to detail is superb. As a clinician, these doctors are astute, thoughtful, intelligent, and thorough. But beyond all this, Dr. Gurjala, Dr. Rodriguez and Dr. Pang are kind, compassionate, sympathetic, caring, and selfless. All three doctors share in the Align family, as well as devoted advocates for the community. I trust them on all levels as surgeons, as doctors, and as my friends.

- Dr. Thomas Satterwhite

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Dr. Gurjala and his staff are great. His P.A. Debby is also amazing. They truly care about their patients. They spend time to talk with them in detail about anything and everything, making sure to answer any and all questions. You can tell Dr. Gurjala and Debby do what they do because they truly like and want to help people. I have nothing but great things to say about them and I couldn’t be more thankful I found them."

— A.H.

Dr. Satterwhite and his staff are caring, professional, and make you feel like they really do care about you as a person both before and after your surgery.

— S.Y.

I will never forget the help they gave to me and the work they did. They have helped me in a new phase of my life, and I go towards that happiness that I worked with such capable, respectful, and just kind people.

— B.E.

I honestly have never been in the care of a more lovely team. They've always made me feel like a VIP and I can't thank them enough for being so great at what they do.

— M.M.

Dr. Satterwhite fixed all the broken mirrors and opened all the closed doors. I am free!... the overall results have made it possible for me to finally live. I am convinced my transition and surgeries saved my life. Dr. Satterwhite is kind and personable. His staff are capable and compassionate.

— M.O.

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Did You Know...

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Each of our surgeons is passionate about education, as they feel that a well-informed patient with realistic expectations has the best chances of a successful outcome and a positive surgical experience. For this reason, we spend a great deal of time in consultations listening to your wishes and concerns and co-creating a vision for your surgery that appeals to your aesthetic desires and unique tastes. You can expect to walk away from your initial meeting with our Align doctors fully knowledgeable about every phase of your transformation.

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Today more than ever, transgender is beautiful. The happiest years of your life lie ahead.

Facial Feminization Is Yours

Creating delicate, feminine features that reveal your softer side.

Facial Feminization

Each member of our precision-minded team can be counted as among the most skilled plastic surgeons in the region when it comes to facial feminization techniques, thanks to their rigorous training in craniofacial surgery. Align Surgical offers the full gamut of procedures for bringing out your natural inner beauty and vitality. Among these are hairline advancement, forehead contouring, rhinoplasty, tracheal shave, facelift, eyelid surgery, lip augmentation and many others. Each procedure is personalized to blend seamlessly with your existing anatomy for an organic-looking outcome you will be thrilled with.

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Out of town patients

Considered among the best transgender surgeons in San Francisco, Dr. Satterwhite, Dr. Gurjala and Dr. Rodriguez draw patients from all over the world who come to the Bay Area for beautiful, nuanced results and warm, caring practice demeanor. Our doctors at Align Surgical ensure our out-of-town clients receive top-tier concierge treatment while they are in the area, with recommendations for lodging, travel, dining, shopping and sightseeing. California is among the most stunning destinations in America, so there is lots to see on your trip in addition to enjoying our fabulous office and chic décor.

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Mill Valley doctor begins performing gender reassignment surgeries at Marin General Hospital

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Bottom Surgery

We perform bottom surgery for transmen, transwomen, non-binary and gender diverse individuals, giving them the dignity and self-confidence to fully express their sexuality and gender identity. For many transgender clients, gender reassignment surgery in San Francisco finally gives them the comfort and ease to be intimate with a partner for the first time. Dr. Satterwhite and Dr. Rodriguez perform vaginoplasty and genital surgery for transwomen and non-binary. For transmen, Dr. Gurjala performs phalloplasty, urethroplasty, and implant-based surgery.

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WHAT IS ALIGN SURGICAL ABOUT?

WHY:

We have all experienced pain. Nowhere is this more true than in the Trans community. Our mission is to ease gender dysphoria, help you find strength from pain, and align your body with your mind.

HOW:

We believe in kindness, authenticity, and innovation as first principles. As everyday actions, we will always listen, be present with you, and take joy in your care.

WHAT:

We provide gender affirming surgery to the Trans community, and strive to do so not only with excellence, but with warmth, humility, and connection. Our joy is not just in doing surgery, but in seeing you live your best and truest lives.

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Important Message Regarding Covid Symptoms

Dear Patients:

If you have symptoms such as fever (above 100.4), shortness of breath, coughing, runny nose, congestion, fatigue, muscle/body aches, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, or any other symptoms associated with a cold or flu; or if you have had exposure to someone who has COVID-19 or suspected of having COVID-19 within the past 10 days, or if you have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 10 days, then you are expected to cancel your in-person appointment. It is critical you do not come to the office for the safety of the general public, our staff, and other patients. The CDC guidance is to stay home unless you need urgent medical care. If you do need medical care, call your doctor or hospital first for guidance. If you have any concerns about symptoms or COVID exposure, please contact the clinical staff for guidance.

Stay safe and well!

Doctors & Staff at Align Surgical Associates

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