Gary Alter

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Gary Alter is an American plastic surgeon and urologist known for his expertise in gender confirmation surgery and genital reconstruction. He is one of the few physicians in the United States who is board-certified in both plastic surgery and urology.

Early Life and Education

Gary Alter was born in Los Angeles, California. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and earned his medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He then completed a residency in urology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and a residency in plastic surgery at the University of Michigan.

Career

Dr. Alter has been a pioneer in the field of gender confirmation surgery, performing both male-to-female and female-to-male surgeries. He has also developed innovative techniques in genital reconstruction for both congenital and acquired conditions.

He has been featured on various television programs and documentaries, highlighting his work in transgender surgery and genital reconstruction. Dr. Alter has also published numerous articles in medical journals and has contributed chapters to several textbooks on plastic surgery and urology.

Contributions to Medicine

Dr. Alter is known for his contributions to the field of gender confirmation surgery, particularly in the development of techniques for phalloplasty and vaginoplasty. He has also made significant advancements in the field of genital reconstruction, including procedures for intersex individuals and those with genital trauma.

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Alter is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Urological Association, and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).

Personal Life

Gary Alter resides in Beverly Hills, California, where he also practices. He is married and has two children.

See Also

• Plastic surgery
• Urology
• Gender confirmation surgery
• Genital reconstruction
• Phalloplasty
• Vaginoplasty