Dr. Christopher McClung
Experienced Vaginoplasty Surgeon in Ohio
Dr. Christopher McClung, MD is a board-certified urologist in Columbus, Ohio who specializes in gender-affirming Vaginoplasty. Dr. McClung's deep experience with complex urological reconstructions provided an ideal background for becoming a Gender Surgeon. He has now performed over 200 feminizing bottom surgeries and his practice is fully dedicated to providing gender-affirming surgical care. In addition to his urology and reconstructive expertise, Dr. McClung's patients also appreciate his gentle bedside manner.
Education & Training
- Medical degree, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia
- Residency training, Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago
- Advanced fellowship training in urologic reconstruction, University of Washington, Seattle
When Dr. McClung first went into practice, his work was focused on reconstructive surgeries for people with congenital anomalies and trauma injuries of the genitourinary system. His introduction to Gender Surgery came through providing repair surgeries for complex urinary complications in patients who had bottom surgery elsewhere. Dr. McClung started offering primary Vaginoplasty in 2017.
Dr. McClung is a member of the American Urological Association and the Genitourinary Reconstruction Society.
Dr. McClung offers the Penile Inversion method of Vaginoplasty. The surgery includes Orchiectomy and Scrotectomy. Orchiectomy can also be done as a standalone procedure. Dr. McClung also offers penile-sparing Vaginoplasty, which creates a vagina without removal of the penis.
Risks and Complications
All surgeries carry the risk of complications and some patients
may require surgical revisions. In general, complications can
include infection, bleeding, blood clots, tissue necrosis, pain,
urethral fistula or stricture, wound separation, and bladder or
rectal injury. Dr. McClung has the expertise to manage
complications, including complex urinary issues.
Dr. McClung is associated with OhioHealth Grant Medical Center and also performs surgeries at Onyx and Pearl Surgical Suites and Dublin Surgery Center.
Surgery Eligibility
- BMI below 35
- Age 18+
- Permanent hair removal is required prior to Vaginoplasty.
Insurance & Financing
Dr. McClung accepts insurance from a number of insurance
companies, including Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and
UnitedHealthcare. If your insurance plan covers gender-affirming
surgery, contact Dr. McClung's office to find out if it is a plan
that he can work with.
For patients without insurance, Dr. McClung also accepts medical financing such as CareCredit. Approximate out-of-pocket costs, which do not include facility and anesthesia fees, are as follows:
- Vulvoplasty: $12,000 - $20,000
- Vaginoplasty: $15,000 - $30,000
Booking Your Consultation
Dr. McClung is available for phone, virtual and in-person
consultations for a fee of $150. This fee may be covered by your
insurance. The wait time for a consult is one month and a surgery
date can usually be booked approximately nine months following
consultation.
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