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Surgical Options for Transgender Youth
Workshop Description
An overview of surgical options for transgender youth. A PowerPoint discussing the unique considerations patient, family and care providers should know when planning for surgery. Issues such as physical development, surgical technique and appropriate timing of surgeries will be covered. Time permitting Q&A at the end.
Primary Contact
Miki Takata
Workshop Presenter's Names
Toby Meltzer, The Meltzer Clinic, PC
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Presenter Bio
Dr. Toby Meltzer – LSU Medical 1983, General Surgery residency Charity LA, Plastic Surgery residency University of Michigan, Burn fellowship Detroit Receiving Hospital, Member American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Chief/Division of Plastic Surgery VAMC, Assistant Professor Plastic Surgery, Assistant Clinical Professor OHSU, President Oregon Society Plastic Surgeons 1995-1997, Reviewer Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Journal of Sexual Medicine, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, OHSU 1990 - 1996, Private practice OR 1996 – 2003, AZ 2003-present, Privileges Honor Health, Greenbaum Specialty Hospital, Kaiser. Performing Gender Confirmation Surgery since 1990 FemaleToMale >1200, MaleToFemale >4500, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeries. Member/Lecturer/Instructor WPATH/USPATH/GEI/Founding Member ASGS.
Ellie Ley
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Dr. Ellie Ley is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. She left private practice to join the office of Dr. Toby Meltzer in December of 2015. She has had extensive training and has a true passion for working with the community; performing GCShe graduated from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and New York Medical College. Residency in General Surgery at the University of Arizona. S and other plastic surgery procedures.