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Title: Dr. McGinn vs Dr. Meltzer. Thoughts?
Post by: lisakmoore on May 29, 2013, 01:57:35 PM
Post by: lisakmoore on May 29, 2013, 01:57:35 PM
I've narrowed down my selection for GRS (MtF) to two choices: Dr. McGinn and Dr. Meltzer. Does anyone have any feedback on these doctors (based on recent results)? Which doctor would you recommend? Is there any websites with current before/afters?
I'm limited to picking a doctor in the USA since I'll be having my insurance cover the surgery (so Dr. Brassard or Dr. Suporn aren't options). Also, because my insurance will cover any GRS surgeon at the same rate to me, cost isn't a factor.
Based on my research so far, it seems Dr. Meltzer has more experience and (anecdotally) seems to give the "best looking" result. The downsides are he's very expensive, requires two surgeries, and (again anecdotally) his results are sometimes less orgasmic. I've also heard Dr. Meltzer's bedside manner is less "hand-holding", due to the large number of patients at his clinic, but the overall post-op care is quite good because of all the nurses checking in on you (and you're in a hospital the whole time).
And then there is Dr. McGinn. She has less experience, but I've heard lots of positive reviews for her online. Although the results seem to be more inconsistent. Some people love her, others say she didn't do a good job (sometimes related to complications). It seems fairly consistent that her results are more often orgasmic (due to leaving a much larger clitoris than other doctors)... so I guess that's a perk of having a trans doctor. But I've also heard mixed reports on her post-op care (some saying she didn't do enough).
If you have more to add, I'd love to hear it. Thank you!
I'm limited to picking a doctor in the USA since I'll be having my insurance cover the surgery (so Dr. Brassard or Dr. Suporn aren't options). Also, because my insurance will cover any GRS surgeon at the same rate to me, cost isn't a factor.
Based on my research so far, it seems Dr. Meltzer has more experience and (anecdotally) seems to give the "best looking" result. The downsides are he's very expensive, requires two surgeries, and (again anecdotally) his results are sometimes less orgasmic. I've also heard Dr. Meltzer's bedside manner is less "hand-holding", due to the large number of patients at his clinic, but the overall post-op care is quite good because of all the nurses checking in on you (and you're in a hospital the whole time).
And then there is Dr. McGinn. She has less experience, but I've heard lots of positive reviews for her online. Although the results seem to be more inconsistent. Some people love her, others say she didn't do a good job (sometimes related to complications). It seems fairly consistent that her results are more often orgasmic (due to leaving a much larger clitoris than other doctors)... so I guess that's a perk of having a trans doctor. But I've also heard mixed reports on her post-op care (some saying she didn't do enough).
If you have more to add, I'd love to hear it. Thank you!
Title: Re: Dr. McGinn vs Dr. Meltzer. Thoughts?
Post by: JennX on May 29, 2013, 04:17:47 PM
Post by: JennX on May 29, 2013, 04:17:47 PM
I chose McGinn, and price was not an issue for me. I wanted the best cosmetic and functional result I could get. Here is a detailed accounting of my SRS experience with Dr.McGinn:
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,137774.0.html (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,137774.0.html)
McGinn is not a hand-holder either. She's a straight-forward, no-nonsense, type A personality, former military, and she doesn't suffer fools. I share many of these same traits, so we got along great. ;D
I had my SRS 3 months ago. McGinn has lots of before and after pics posted on her site.
McGinn's after care was excellent. The staff t Lower Bucks hospital couldn't have been any nicer nor more caring. The nurses were amazing. McGinn's PA, Heather is great and really cares about her job and her patients. I can't recommend Dr.McGinn highly enough. Both myself and my boyfriend are very pleased with cosmetic outcome.
;D
https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,137774.0.html (https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,137774.0.html)
McGinn is not a hand-holder either. She's a straight-forward, no-nonsense, type A personality, former military, and she doesn't suffer fools. I share many of these same traits, so we got along great. ;D
I had my SRS 3 months ago. McGinn has lots of before and after pics posted on her site.
McGinn's after care was excellent. The staff t Lower Bucks hospital couldn't have been any nicer nor more caring. The nurses were amazing. McGinn's PA, Heather is great and really cares about her job and her patients. I can't recommend Dr.McGinn highly enough. Both myself and my boyfriend are very pleased with cosmetic outcome.
;D
Title: Re: Dr. McGinn vs Dr. Meltzer. Thoughts?
Post by: dejan160 on June 17, 2013, 11:20:52 PM
Post by: dejan160 on June 17, 2013, 11:20:52 PM
I have studied the work of both of those doctors and I think that Christine has a more modern technique, better cosmetic results and better sensations and I think that Meltzer is better when it comes to depth. This is only my opinion and please do your further research.