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Dr. Toby Meltzer

One of the Most Experienced Metoidioplasty Surgeons In the World

Dr. Toby Meltzer, MD is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is globally recognized as one of the leading surgeons in the field of Gender Affirming Surgery. He was among the first surgeons in the U.S. to offer Metoidioplasty and has experience with the procedure that few surgeons in the world can claim. Dr. Meltzer offers Metoidioplasty in Scottsdale, Arizona and Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Meltzer became the first surgeon in Arizona to specialize in Gender Surgery when he moved from Portland to Scottsdale to expand his practice 2003. However, Dr. Meltzer always maintained roots in Portland, with several key staff members from The Meltzer Clinic working from there, and a large number of patients based in the Pacific Northwest. To improve accessibility for these patients, Dr. Meltzer and Dr. Ley recently partnered with Legacy Good Samaritan to offer Metoidioplasty in Portland once again. Patients can choose between either Scottsdale or Portland for surgery dates.

"I couldn't have asked for a better experience with Dr. Meltzer and his staff. While recovering from surgery in Scottsdale, I ended up having to call Dr. Meltzer in the early morning hours and he knew exactly what it was and made it a point to drop by the hotel later that day. It's really nice to have a doctor who makes "house calls" when one is recovering from surgery. Given my experience with Dr. Meltzer and his staff, there is absolutely no way I would have ever considered going to a different surgeon. I honestly can't say enough good things about Dr. Meltzer and his staff!" — FTM patient

Metoidioplasty in Scottsdale & Portland

Dr. Meltzer offers Simple Release Metoidioplasty and Full Metoidioplasty, which includes Vaginectomy (performed by Dr. Burt Webb), Scrotoplasty and Testicular Implants. Dr. Meltzer can also perform Mons Resection to optimize Metoidioplasty results.

Surgery Requirements
Dr. Meltzer follows WPATH guidelines for surgery:

• You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals recommending Metoidioplasty.
• A letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones, unless clinically contraindicated.
• Dr. Meltzer will operate on minors with parental consent.

Financing & Insurance
Dr. Meltzer accepts cash, credit cards and medical financing. He contracts with Kaiser and has also worked successfully with BCBS, UHC, Aetna, Cigna and Harvard Pilgrim insurance. Dr. Meltzer also accepts Medicaid (Apple Health.)

Booking a Consultation
Dr. Meltzer is available for in-person consultations in either Scottsdale or Portland for a fee of $100. To book a consult, contact Dr. Meltzer's office here.

NOTE: Dr. Meltzer is a regular presenter at transgender conferences, including First Event, Gender Spectrum, Gender Odyssey, Keystone, and Southern Comfort. Dr. Meltzer often does consultations at conferences, offering a convenient way for patients from around the country to meet with him without having to travel to Arizona or Oregon for a consult.

Current wait list for a surgery date: 12 months.

Latest Metoidioplasty Research

Metoidioplasty using labial advancement flaps for urethroplasty [FULL TEXT]
Toby R. Meltzer, Nick O. Esmonde. Plast Aesthet Res. 2020;7:61.10.20517/2347-9264.2020.122
A variation of the ring metoidioplasty has been performed for masculinizing transgender surgery by the senior surgeon since 2010. It does not require buccal grafts or vaginal wall flaps. An excisional vaginectomy was completed in all patients. We sought to evaluate the urologic outcomes and complications for this technique. Further, we provide a detailed technical description of the technique, including ancillary masculinizing procedures.

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