The resources below are useful for families, patients (young patients, in particular), and providers who would like to seek more information regarding all aspects of gender surgery, primary care, mental care, and to connect with support groups. It also provides information on how to find trans-competent and trans-compassionate providers in your local area.

WPATH

WPATH website provides comprehensive information, regarding standards of care, public policy statements, and locating local providers.

Conferences

The following conferences provide a wealth of knowledge to patients and families. They provide information particularly for young patients and guardians who would like more information, guidance, and support groups:

UCSF Transgender Care

This website is particularly useful for providers taking care of trans patients. It provides a guide that outlines holistic and comprehensive care for patients, regardless of where they are in their journey:

Guidelines for the Primary and Gender-Affirming Care of Transgender and Gender Nonbinary People

Literature

This book is helpful for young trans patients, as well as guardians and family members who want to gain knowledge that allows them to be as supportive as possible:

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We remain open to continue serving the transgender community

With the safety and well-being of our patients and staff as our highest goal, Dr. Satterwhite and Dr. Gurujal are 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

Align Surgical wants to know how we can help

We feel deeply for the disruption that coronavirus has likely caused to your lives. Amidst the restrictions in place, we realize that virtual consults, follow ups, and booking future surgical dates may not meet all your needs.

If there is more we can do for you as a medical practice, we want to know.

Please reach out and let us know other ways we can help. We have set up points of contact at 415-530-5335 and [email protected] to hear your suggestions.

We are here to listen.

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