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Gender Confirmation Center

4.9 out of 5 · 138 reviews

Transgender/Gender-Affirming Care • San Francisco, CA

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Gender-Affirming Surgery in San Francisco — Gender Confirmation Center (GCC) - What it is: The Gender Confirmation Center is a San Francisco-based medical practice specializing in gender-affirming surgical care, including top surgery (FTM/MTF), facial surgery, body contouring, and bottom surgery for transgender and non-binary patients. They emphasize a respectful, service-oriented patient experience. - Location and reach: Headquartered in San Francisco, with four U.S. offices in the Bay Area; has a presence in the Philippines. - Team and scope: Private practice with a dedicated team (about 13 staff) and a focus on transgender surgery. In-network/market positioning as a Bay Area transgender specialist. - Contact and access: Multiple local San Francisco offices and contact options (phone and email) for consultations and scheduling. - Notes: Private, for-profit medical practice. No specific procedural details provided in the summary, but they position themselves as a comprehensive source for gender-affirming surgical care.

Clinic Type

Transgender/Gender-Affirming Care

Address

San Francisco, CA

Phone

(415) 780-1515

Email

juliannec@genderconfirmation.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.genderconfirmation.com/

Services Offered

Gender-affirming surgery
transgender breast augmentation
transgender body contouring
bottom surgery transgender
hair removal transgender San Francisco
top surgery (FTM/MTF) techniques
preparation for surgery
informed consent vs psychiatric clearance
consultation
virtual consultation
fees and financing
insurance accepted
interpretation services
emotional/physical reactions to surgery
safety during and after surgery
eligibility FAQs
aftercare information
FTM top surgery
MTF top surgery options
non-binary care
after-top-surgery resources
FTM top surgery videos
FTM FAQ
breast augmentation surgery
top surgery techniques
after top surgery MTF

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

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+)

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.

"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!"

— LinkedIn testimonial (referring to Dr. Heidi Wittenberg)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].