Hey y'all so I have started to look into suregons through the Kaiser Network-
Because I have Kaiser through my Job.

I attended a consultation with Dr. Gurjala, but wasn't convinced.

Upon getting the list of surgeons I did not see one name that I recognized.
Was wondering if any of you have undergone a surgery with one of the surgeons. I'm specifically looking at vaginoplasty (full depth).

the surgeons listed are: Dr. Dev Gurjala, Dr. Ali Salim, Dr. Roderick Simonds, Dr. Winnie Tong

Also please feel free to link me to other pages/ posts that may have mentioned one or more of these surgeons, etc.


I'm also looking into Merci Bowers, but going to her would be a whole thing. Having to come up with the $1000 deposit. Then leaving my insurance and joining one that she takes. 


I just want to go in feeling sure about the person performing my surgery.


Thank you you all really appreciate your time =)

@PRINCESA 
Dear PRINCESA:
    I am happy to see that you have joined Susan's Place and that you have submitted your first posting here on the Forums.

    I am not trying to hijack your thread and the questions that you have, but first things first... you need to be properly welcomed first.

    As you post here on the forums you will be able to exchange thoughts and comments with others that are experiencing many of the same things.

    This is the right place for you to be to find out what others may have to say that may have been in your circumstances and with your questions and concerns.
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@PRINCESA     
Oh, and another thing PRINCESA...
Please plan to find your way to the Introductions Forum so that other members will be aware of your arrival.
     
Thank you again for joining Susan's Place and being involved in the Forums here.
Best wishes to you,
Danielle
NOTE:  Now I will let you have your thread back so you can pursue the answers you are seeking.

Hi Princesa, welcome to Susan's Place, I'm Jessica!
I'm also a Northern California Kaiser girl, and while I haven't looked that deep into surgery and surgeons here, there are those that do have firsthand experience here on the forums.

I see that our shining Northern Star*Girl @Alaskan Danielle has greeted you with her grace and charm.  She also gave you some links to information that can help you get the best experience while being on the site.  Please give them a look see, you won't regret it.🌸🌸🌸

Hugs and smiles from another California girl

I had my SRS in Portland, Oregon at OHSU with Dr. Dugi. He does awesome work and I have post-op pictures on my website (see sig).