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Dr. Jonathan Keith
Metoidioplasty Surgeon in New Jersey
Dr. Jonathan Keith, MD, FACS is a board-certified and fellowship-trained Plastic Surgeon with expertise in Gender Affirmation Surgery. He is the first surgeon in New Jersey to offer the full range of gender-affirming procedures, including Metoidioplasty.
Education & Training
- Completed 7-year residency at the University of Pittsburgh;
- Awarded the Stephen S. Kroll Fellowship in microsurgery at the University Hospital of Gent, Belgium, where he gained experience in cutting edge techniques in microsurgery and transgender surgery.
Memberships
- Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
Dr. Keith offers the Simple Meta and Full Metoidioplasty procedures. To minimize urinary complications, Dr. Keith requires Vaginectomy if Urethral Lengthening being performed. Dr. Keith uses the so-called "VY Scrotoplasty" technique which involves the rotation and advancement of labial flaps to create the scrotum.
Dr. Keith's team includes Reconstructive Urologist Dr. Karl Coutinho, who works with Dr. Keith for implantation of Testicular Implants. Dr. Coutinho also offers repair surgeries for urological complications following Metoidioplasty.
Dr. Keith is affiliated with St. Barnabus Medical Center in Livingston and University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey.
Surgery Requirements: Dr. Keith follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. Two referrals from qualified mental health professionals are required for Metoidioplasty. You will also need a letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones.
Financing & Insurance: Dr. Keith accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.
Booking a Consultation: Dr. Keith is available for in-person consultations. Exact pricing can only be determined following a consultation.
Current wait list: 6 months.
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