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Dr. Andrew Watt

Skilled & Highly Qualified Phalloplasty Surgeon in San Francisco

Dr. Andrew Watt, MD is a skilled and highly qualified Microsurgeon specializing in gender-affirming Phalloplasty in San Francisco. Having performed hundreds of microvascular Phalloplasties and related surgeries with his team at the Buncke Clinic, Dr. Watt is among the most accomplished Phalloplasty surgeons in the United States.

Education & Training

  • Medical degree - University of Michigan School of Medicine
  • Residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery - Stanford University
  • Fellowship in Hand and Microvascular Surgery - University of Washington

Memberships

  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons
  • American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
  • American Society of Gender Surgeons
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)

Dr. Watt is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He has been performing Gender-Affirming Surgery since he joined the Buncke Clinic in 2012.

Dr. Watt offers the following procedures:

  • Phalloplasty – Radial Forearm Flap (RFF) & Anterolateral Thigh (ALT)
  • Glansplasty
  • Mons Resection / Pubic Lift

Dr. Watt's Phalloplasty team includes Reconstructive Urologist Dr. Mang Chen. Surgeries are performed at the California Pacific Medical Center.

Surgery Requirements: Dr. Watt follows WPATH guidelines for surgery. You will need to provide two referrals from qualified mental health professionals, as well as a letter from your hormone specialist stating you have been on 12 months of continuous hormones, unless clinically contraindicated. Per hospital policy, patients must be 18 years of age or older.

Insurance & Medicaid: Dr. Watt accepts insurance from a wide number of insurance companies, including Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Kaiser and Health Net, as well as Medicaid (Medi-Cal). A cash pay rate can also be requested.

Booking a Consultation: Dr. Watt is available for phone and in-person consultations.

Current wait list: 12 months.

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San Francisco Transgender Institute - Dr. Safa, Dr. Watt and Dr. Chen
San Francisco Transgender Institute - Dr. Safa, Dr. Watt and Dr. Chen
San Francisco Transgender Institute - Dr. Safa, Dr. Watt and Dr. Chen