Dr. John Whitehead
Transgender Surgery in Miami
Dr. John Whitehead, DO is a double board-certified surgeon who has dedicated his Miami practice to gender-affirming care. Dr. Whitehead was trained in the art of gender reassignment surgery by Dr. Harold Reed, the now-retired urologist who practiced at The Reed Center for decades at a time when surgeons providing this care were few and far between.
Along with his husband Dr. Alain Ramirez, a Yale-trained anesthesiologist, Dr. Whitehead founded Restore Medical Center to give back to the community. Being gay, they understand the importance of providing a safe space and compassionate and respectful care.
Training and Experience
- Completed medical school and a five-year general surgery residency at Chicago College of Osteopathic medicine.
Completed a fellowship in critical care at Northwestern University.
- Board-certified by the American Osteopathic Board of
- Surgery in both general surgery and critical care;
- Has extensive training in vascular surgery;
- Spent many years working as a trauma surgeon at one of the busiest centers in the country for penetrating trauma (ie. gunshot and stab wounds.)
- Has performed thousands of life-saving as well as cosmetic procedures.
- Dr. Whitehead is a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health and a fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
Dr. Whitehead's private outpatient surgical facility is closed down to other patients on your day of surgery, so that you have total privacy. The facility is accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities, which assures patient safety and hospital standards.
"Dr. Whitehead and Dr. Ramirez are incredible! I am so glad I made the decision to have my SRS surgery done here. Also Anne Carrasquillo and the rest of the office staff are top shelf. They are all fully committed to my ease and comfort through the entire process. They are very thorough in explaining every step as we moved along. They are all kind, and warm, and made me feel like part of the family. The end results of the procedure are also amazing! I highly recommend them to anyone that is interested in this surgery. I couldn't imagine going through this process with anyone but them. Thank you Restore Medical Center!!!" — Cege O.
Gender-Affirming Surgery in Florida
- Orchiectomy
- Vaginoplasty (Penile Inversion), incl. Clitoroplasty, Labiaplasty
- Vulvoplasty
- Clitoroplasty (post-SRS, revision)
- Labiaplasty (post-SRS, revision)
Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.
Surgery Requirements
Dr. Whitehead follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. You will need to provide:
- Two referrals from qualified mental health professionals. Dr. Whitehead coordinates with a wider team and can recommend mental health professionals who can provide an evaluation and letter for a $300 fee.
- A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones (unless hormones are not clinically indicated.)
Pre-operative hair removal is not required as Dr. Whitehead performs follicle cautery or "scraping" during surgery.
Financing & Insurance
Dr. Whitehead accepts cash, credit cards, certified check, insurance, and medical financing. He does not accept Medicaid or Medicare at this time. For exact pricing, please contact Dr. Whitehead for a consultation.
Booking a Consultation
Dr. Whitehead is available for in-person and phone consultations for a fee of $250. To book a consult, contact Dr. Whitehead's office and you'll hear back with more details about how to prepare for your consultation.
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