Gender Affirmation Surgery

    Overview

    Gender affirmation surgery involves several surgical treatments for the transitioning patient. The plastic surgeons at SIU Medicine offer a variety of procedures to help each patient based on the patient's goals.

    Female-to-Male (FTM) or Transman Surgeries

    • Transmasculine top surgery
      • Chest surgery 
    • Transmasculine bottom surgery 
      • Phalloplasty
      • Metoidioplasty

    Male-to-Female (MTF) or Transwoman Surgeries

    • Transfeminine top surgery
    • Transfeminine bottom surgery or Vaginoplasty
      • Body contouring
         

    Our providers

    Profiles
    Michael Neumeister

    Michael Neumeister, MD

    Department of Surgery Chair Plastic Surgery
    747 N. Rutledge Street 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Profiles
    Neelam Phalke

    Neelam Phalke, MD

    Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ENT) Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery
    720 N. Bond Street Springfield , IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Why SIU

    Continually learning

    With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

    Patient-first experience

    Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

    Breakthrough tech

    Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.