Adult Gender-Affirming Surgery Program
At Temple, the adult gender-affirming surgery program is managed through Temple’s urologic, gynecologic, and plastic surgery teams. You have an entire team of surgeons, healthcare providers, and social workers dedicated to supporting your healthcare needs and goals. We are here to answer your questions, provide resources, and support you along the way.
How We Talk About the Body
We use the universal medical standard term for each body part to share important and relevant information.
What Is Adult Gender-Affirming Surgery?
Adult gender-affirming surgery refers to a medical procedure that alters your physical appearance to more closely align your body with your inner sense of self. These surgeries are typically divided into top surgeries, bottom surgeries, and other procedures such as facial gender confirmation surgery (FGCS).
Understanding Your Goals: Who You’ve Always Been
You will work closely with your surgical team to determine the best approach for your goals. When deciding whether adult gender-affirming surgery is right for you, it is important to know your options and to understand the potential benefits and risks.
- Learn More about Feminine/Non-Binary Adult Gender-Affirming Surgery
- Learn More about Masculine/Non-Binary Adult Gender-Affirming Surgery
Navigating Insurance
Our team is here to help you understand the insurance process by answering your questions and providing resources so that you can self-advocate.
We accept Medicare as well as most PA Medicaid plans, and commercial insurances. We will confirm whether your insurance is accepted during registration. To get more information on your specific coverage benefits, you can call the member services number listed on your insurance card and ask about the coverage specifics for the services you desire. You also have the right to request a copy of your medical policy.
Pathway to Surgery: Understanding WPATH Standards of Care and Eligibility Requirements
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) created Standards of Care (SoC) based on the best available research and expert professional consensus. The goal of SoC is to provide health professionals with clinical guidance to maximize the overall health, well-being, and self-fulfillment adult gender-affirming healthcare.
Most insurance companies follow/adhere to WPATH SoC, and Adult Gender-Affirming Care at Temple Health is guided by WPATH SoC 8.
Ready for an Appointment?
Request an appointment or call 800-TEMPLE-MED (800-836-7536) today. Ask to schedule for adult gender-affirming care.