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Reconstructive Urologists

Surgical Solutions for Urethral Complications Following Phalloplasty

Reconstructive Urologists are trained in Reconstructive Urology / Genitourinary Reconstruction, a sub-specialty of Urology that focuses on restoring normal urine flow in both the upper and the lower urinary tract. Reconstructive Urologists have the experience and specialized training that's needed to treat post-operative complications that can arise following Phalloplasty, such as urethral fistulas and strictures.

FTM Phalloplasty and the Role of the Reconstructive Urologist

FTM Phalloplasty and the Role of the Reconstructive UrologistPhalloplasty is a complex surgery that is fraught with potential complications. When a difficult urinary complication arises after Phalloplasty, it's time to bring in a Reconstructive Urologist.

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Reconstructive Urologists in the U.S.

Dr. Lee Zhao

Dr. Lee Zhao

Dr. Zhao is a leading expert in addressing urologic complications that can arise following phalloplasty. Using both open and robotic-assisted surgical techniques, Dr. Zhao performs urethral repairs, fistula closures, and complex reconstructions to restore urinary function. He tailors each procedure to the patient’s anatomy, surgical history, and goals. More »

Dr. Richard Santucci

Dr. Richard Santucci

Dr. Santucci is a Reconstructive Urologist who specializes in transgender surgery after a distinguished career in academia. His many years of experience with advanced urological reconstruction uniquely positions him to provide solutions for difficult urethral complications. More »

Dr. Mang Chen

Dr. Mang Chen

Dr. Chen is a highly experienced Reconstructive Urologist in San Francisco who specializes in Phalloplasty, particularly urological procedures such as Urethral Lengthening, and Testicular and Penile Implants. He has performed hundreds of Phalloplasty and related procedures, and has deep expertise in fistula and stricture repair surgeries. More »


Dr. Michael Safir

Dr. Michael Safir

Dr. Safir is a Reconstructive Urologist who specializes exclusively in bottom surgery procedures. He is one of the few urologists in the world with individual fellowship training and experience in both male and female genital reconstruction. More »

Dr. Kenan Celtik

Dr. Kenan Celtik

Dr. Celtik is a fellowship trained gender surgeon and reconstructive urologist with 15 years of advanced surgical training. His fellowship training was entirely focused on gender affirming genital surgery and penile implants. He practices with the Crane Center in San Francisco. More »

Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky

Dr. Dmitriy Nikolavsky

Dr. Nikolavsky is Assistant Professor of Urology and Director of Reconstructive Urology at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Nikolavsky provides urological care for patients experiencing complications following Phalloplasty, such as strictures, fistulas and abscesses. More »


 

More Reconstructive Urologists


  • Dr. Cooper Benson, MD
    UT Health Houston
    6400 Fannin St, Ste 2300
    Houston, Texas 77030
  • Dr. William Rutherfoord Boysen
    Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Dept of Urology
    1153 Centre St, Ste 4N
    Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts 02130
  • Dr. Benjamin N. Breyer
    UCSF Dept of Urology
    UCSF ACC 6th floor, 400 Parnassus St., Suite A610
    San Francisco, California 94143
  • Dr. Billy H. Cordon-Galiano
    Mount Sinai Medical Center
    4302 Alton Rd., Suite 540
    Miami Beach, Florida, 33140
  • Dr. Laura Douglass
    Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education & Research Building
    3500 N. Broad St.
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140
  • Dr. Geolani Dy
    Oregon Health & Science University
    Transgender Health Program
    3303 SW Bond Ave.
    Center for Health and Healing Building 1, 10th Floor
    Portland, Oregon 97239
  • Dr. Sean Elliott
    University of Minnesota Health
    Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St. SE
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
  • Dr. Ross Everett
    USF Health Department of Urology
    2 Tampa General Circle
    Tampa, Florida 33606
  • Dr. Brad Figler
    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
    Department of Urology
    170 Manning Dr.
    Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599
  • Dr. Maurice Garcia
    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Transgender Surgery and Health Program
    8700 Beverly Blvd.,
    Los Angeles, California 90048
  • Dr. Ronak Gor
    Cooper University Health
    127 Church Rd., Suite 400
    Marlton, New Jersey 08053
  • Dr. Aaron Grotas
    Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery
    275 Seventh Ave.
    New York, New York 10011
  • Dr. R. Caleb Kovell
    Pennsylvania Hospital - Urologic Center
    800 Walnut Street, 19th Floor
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
  • Dr. Christopher D. McClung
    Reconstructive Surgical Arts
    1020 Dennison Ave, Ste 200
    Columbus, Ohio 43201
  • Dr. Benjamin J. McCormick
    University of Utah Health
    50 North Medical Dr.
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
  • Dr. Kirtishri Mishra
    Metro Health Medical Center
    2500 Metro Health Dr.
    Cleveland, Ohio 44109

  • Dr. Jeremy Myers
    University of Utah Health
    50 North Medical Dr.
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
  • Dr. Joseph Pariser
    University of Minnesota Health
    Clinics and Surgery Center
    909 Fulton St. SE
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
  • Dr. Daniel Rosenstein
    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center 751 S. Bascom Ave.
    San Jose, California 95128
  • Dr. Nabeel A Shakir, MD
    Henry Ford Hospital
    2799 W Grand Blvd., K9
    Detroit, Michigan 48202
  • Dr. Carl Thomas
    San Francisco Medical Center
    450 6th Ave.
    San Francisco, California 94118
  • Dr. Krishnan Venkatesan
    MedStar Center for Gender Affirmation
    102 Irving St. NW
    Washington, D.C. 20010
  • Dr. Alex Vanni
    Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
    41 Mall Rd
    Burlington, Massachusetts, 01805
  • Dr. Bryan B. Voelzke
    Spokane Urology
    The Medical Center Building
    820 S. McClellan, Suite 118
    Spokane, Washington 99204
  • Dr. Jonathan Witten
    First Urology, PSC
    101 Hospital Blvd.
    Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130

Last updated: 11/08/25