Dr. Loren Schechter
Experienced Gender Surgeon In Chicago
Dr. Loren Schechter, MD is one of the country's foremost experts on Feminizing Gender Affirmation Surgery. He is the Medical Director of the Gender Affirmation Surgery Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Schechter's outstanding surgical skills and more than 20 years experience with transgender surgery have made him an in-demand surgeon. He offers the full spectrum Male-to-Female procedures, including Breast Augmentation, single-stage Vaginoplasty, and FFS.
Dr. Schechter is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and is also a member of:
- American Society of Plastic Surgery
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery
- American Society of Maxillofacial Surgery
- Midwest Association of Plastic Surgeons
- Illinois Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Chicago Surgical Society
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Dr. Schechter has more than 20 years of experience performing Gender Confirmation procedures. His Vaginoplasty technique enables him to to avoid skin grafts in 50-60% of individuals, providing better lubrication and less risk of stenosis. He also offers Peritoneal Vaginoplasty, as well as intestinal Vaginoplasty, using either sigmoid, right colon, or small intestine. Other gender-affirming procedures offered by Dr. Schechter:
- Vulvoplasty
- Orchiectomy
- Facial Feminization
- Tracheal Shave
- Breast Augmentation
- Body Sculpting / Body Feminization
- Buttock Augmentation
Consultations: Dr. Schechter often does a free initial consultation by phone. An in-person consultation follows and is required prior to proceeding with surgery. If paying out-of-pocket, the $100 consultation fee will be applied towards your surgery.
Out of Towners: Be sure to ask Dr. Schechter's staff about reduced pricing for area hotels and ground transportation from your hotel to the hospital and/or office.
Wait List: Surgery dates can typically be scheduled within 2-3 months of consultation.
Financing and Insurance: Dr. Schechter accepts CareCredit, as well as insurance, and has an insurance specialist on staff who can assist in precert/predetermination, etc.
Surgery Requirements: Dr. Schechter follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. You will require a medical evaluation by primary MD or MD providing hormones and a letter of recommendation from a psychologist or other mental health professional.
Gender Confirmation Surgery with Dr. Loren Schechter
In this short video, Dr. Loren Schechter discusses his approach to gender confirmation surgery, including single-stage vaginoplasty.
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