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Dr. Ellie Zara Ley
Highly Trained FFS Surgeon in San Francisco
Dr. Ellie Zara Ley, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon who had over 15 years of training and experience in plastic surgery, craniofacial surgery and microsurgery before receiving training in Facial Feminization Surgery. Dr. Ley provides superb surgical care for those seeking FFS in California.
Training and Experience
- Undergraduate: BA (Spanish Literature) and BSc (Biochemistry), University of Arizona
- Medical Degree, Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
- Residency, General Surgery, University of Arizona
- Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, University of Utah
- Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship, University of Southern California
- Craniofacial/Pediatric Plastic Surgery Fellowship, Primary Children's Medical Center
- Served as Assistant Clinical Instructor, University of Utah, Dept. of Plastic Surgery
- Private Practices: LEY Institute of Plastic & Hand Surgery, LLC; Arizona Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery.
- One year training in Gender Surgery with Dr. Toby Meltzer.
- Member of WPATH
While working at the University of Utah, Dr. Ley became clinically interested in gender-affirming surgery procedures and started researching techniques used by surgeons in Thailand. In 2015, Dr. Ley transitioned herself, with Dr. Toby Meltzer as her surgeon. She then completed a year of training with Dr. Meltzer learning his techniques for Facial Feminization and other gender-affirming surgeries.
"I highly recommend that anyone searching for a gender reassignment surgeon consult with Dr. Ellie Zara Ley. I cannot say enough positive comments about my personal experience with her and her commitment to quality healthcare and gender reassignment surgery." - Patient
Dr. Ley offers the following Facial Feminization Surgery procedures:
- Hairline Correction
- Forehead Recontouring
- Brow Lift
- Rhinoplasty
- Cheek Implants
- Lip Lift
- Chin Recontouring
- Jaw Recontouring
- Tracheal Shave
Surgery Requirements
Dr. Ley operates on informed consent and you will only need to obtain a referral from a qualified mental health professional if you are using insurance. Hormone replacement therapy is not required but is recommended before having FFS.
Financing & Insurance
Dr. Ley accepts cash, credit cards, medical financing and insurance.
Booking a Consultation
Dr. Ley offers FREE in-person and virtual consultations. Her current waitlist for a consultation is 2 months.
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