Gender-Affirming Surgery | San Francisco Surgeons
Transgender/Gender-Affirming Care • San Francisco, CA
Ratings by platform
- UCSF Health (Dr. Christi Butler, Dr. Esther Kim): 4.8 out of 5 (80)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Esther Kim): 2.4 stars (9)
- Pacific Plastic Surgery Group: 4.9 out of 5 (138+)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Patients frequently praise surgeons' technical skills and surgical outcomes.
- Many providers are recognized for specialized training, board certifications, and comprehensive gender-affirming care models.
- Staff and clinical teams are often noted for being professional and inclusive.
Common complaints
- Some patients report poor bedside manner and cold communication styles for certain surgeons.
- Concerns regarding perceived lack of compassion and follow-up in specific cases.
In patients' words
"I think it helps that she is an out trans woman who 'gets it' and who cares about trans men and our success with surgery."
— TransHealthcare.org (referring to Dr. Ellie Zara Ley)"I found Dr. Kim to have very poor bedside manner... I found her to be quite negative and cold."
— Healthgrades/UCSF Patient Reviews"There are few surgeons out there like Heidi. Her warm welcoming manner with people around her match her surgical skills. They are exceptional!"
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