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Dr. Angela Rodriguez

Experienced Vaginoplasty and Facial Feminization Surgeon in San Francisco

Dr. Angela Rodriguez, MD is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Francisco specializing in vaginoplasty and facial feminization surgery (FFS) for transgender patients. Fellowship-trained in craniofacial surgery at Stanford University, Dr. Rodriguez brings extensive experience in facial bone reconstruction and gender-affirming surgical care.

Before focusing exclusively on gender-affirming surgery, Dr. Rodriguez spent more than 16 years practicing craniofacial, aesthetic, and pediatric plastic surgery, developing advanced expertise in reshaping facial structures and reconstructing complex facial anatomy. Her craniofacial background provides a strong foundation for facial feminization procedures that involve contouring the forehead, jaw, and chin.

Patients travel from San Francisco, the Bay Area, Northern California, and across the United States to undergo gender-affirming surgery with Dr. Rodriguez.

Education & Training

• Medical degree — Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Bogotá, Colombia)
• Plastic surgery internship, residency, and fellowship — University of Massachusetts Medical Center
• Craniofacial surgery fellowship — Stanford University
• Research fellow — Harvard University (two years)

Dr. Rodriguez completed advanced fellowship training in craniofacial surgery at Stanford University, where she trained in surgical techniques used to reconstruct and reshape the bones of the face and skull.

Transgender Feminizing Surgery in San Francisco

Dr. Rodriguez offers a range of gender-affirming surgical procedures for transgender women and nonbinary patients seeking feminizing surgery.

Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS)

Dr. Rodriguez performs a comprehensive range of facial feminization surgery (FFS) procedures designed to soften masculine facial features and create a more feminine facial appearance. Her craniofacial training provides a strong foundation for procedures that involve reshaping facial bone structures.

FFS procedures commonly performed by Dr. Rodriguez include:

• Hairline correction or hairline advancement
• Forehead contouring
• Brow lift
• Rhinoplasty
• Cheek augmentation or fat grafting
• Lip augmentation or lip lift
• Chin contouring
• Jaw contouring
• Thyroid cartilage reduction (tracheal shave)

Multiple procedures may be combined into a comprehensive facial feminization surgical plan depending on the patient’s goals.

Patient Experience

Many patients appreciate Dr. Rodriguez’s thoughtful approach to care and the time she takes to explain procedures and recovery expectations.

“I had the best experience with Dr. Rodriguez during our consultation for ffs. I felt heard and we were both on the same page. Dr. Explained everything in details of what to expect during surgery and recovery. I’m currently 3 hours away from Dr. Rodriguez and was so happy she was able to work with me and did a video consultation.” — Facial Feminization Surgery patient review, Google Reviews

Vaginoplasty Procedures

Dr. Rodriguez specializes in several vaginoplasty techniques used to create feminine genital anatomy for transgender women. Surgical technique is determined based on anatomy, surgical goals, and patient preferences.

Penile Inversion Vaginoplasty
Creation of a functional vaginal canal and vulva using penile and scrotal tissue. The urethra is shortened and repositioned to allow for female urination.

Vulvoplasty (Minimal Depth / Zero Depth Vaginoplasty)
Creation of a vulva and shallow vaginal opening without forming a full vaginal canal.

Phallus-Preserving Vaginoplasty
Also known as penile-preserving vaginoplasty or Salmacian surgery, this procedure creates a vaginal canal while preserving the penis. Some patients choose this option in order to maintain penile sexual function while also creating a vagina.

Revision Surgery
Revision procedures may occasionally be performed after vaginoplasty to improve healing or refine surgical results. These procedures are typically performed about one year after the initial surgery.

Additional Feminizing Procedures

Dr. Rodriguez also offers several additional gender-affirming surgical procedures, including:

• Orchiectomy (removal of the testicles)
• Breast augmentation
• Body contouring procedures to create more feminine body proportions

These procedures may be performed as stand-alone surgeries or in combination depending on the patient’s goals.

Surgical Facilities

Dr. Rodriguez performs surgery at several hospitals and surgical centers in the San Francisco area, including:

• Greenbrae Surgery Center
• California Pacific Medical Center
• Marin General Hospital
• St. Francis Memorial Hospital

These facilities serve patients traveling from across San Francisco, the Bay Area, Northern California, and beyond.

Professional Credentials

Dr. Rodriguez is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

She has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Surgeon of Excellence in Gender Confirmation Surgery, and Greenbrae Surgery Center is designated as a Center of Excellence in Gender Confirmation Surgery. These accreditations recognize medical professionals and facilities committed to maintaining high standards of surgical safety and patient care.

Dr. Rodriguez is also a member of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) and follows the WPATH Standards of Care for gender-affirming surgery.

Surgery Requirements

Dr. Rodriguez follows the WPATH Standards of Care for gender-affirming surgery.

Typical requirements include:

• Two referral letters from qualified mental health professionals for genital procedures
• One referral letter for other procedures unless otherwise required by insurance
• A letter from a hormone specialist confirming at least 12 months of hormone therapy for genital procedures, unless clinically contraindicated

Financing & Insurance

Dr. Rodriguez accepts insurance and some managed Medi-Cal plans. She also accepts:

• Credit and debit cards
• Cashier’s check
• Money order
• Wire transfer
• Medical financing through CareCredit

Medicare is not accepted.

Booking a Consultation

Dr. Rodriguez offers phone and in-person consultations in San Francisco for a fee of $100. An in-person consultation is not required to reserve a surgery date.

Dr. Rodríguez habla español.

Current wait list: approximately one month for a consultation and three months for a surgery date following consultation.

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