Our Story & Mission

At The Center for Gender Affirmation, your journey is honored every step of the way. We are more than a surgical program — we are a safe, affirming space where your identity is celebrated, your goals are heard, and your care is backed by world-class expertise.

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TCGI - Our Story

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide comprehensive, gender-affirming surgical and non-surgical care, grounded in cutting-edge techniques and delivered with compassionate, personalized support. 

We believe gender-affirming care is not about changing who you are, but about helping your true self emerge vibrantly and fully through identity-celebrating treatment, evidence-based outcomes, and a full spectrum of support from consultation through recovery.

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Our Story, Your Future

The Center for Gender Affirmation was founded to close a critical gap in the Mid-Atlantic region: access to advanced, microsurgery-led gender-affirming care in one welcoming location. We bring together a multidisciplinary team under one roof, so patients no longer have to navigate multiple providers for the expertise they deserve.

Our emblem reflects our belief that transition is not about becoming someone new but about evolving into who you’ve always been. Each patient’s path is unique, and our role is to support you in every step toward alignment and confidence, offering both the technical skill and the compassionate guidance that make your journey safer, smoother, and deeply affirming.

What Sets Us Apart

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Microsurgery Mastery 
Our surgeons use advanced techniques like nerve reconnection and precise tissue reconstruction to help preserve sensation and create results that look and feel natural.
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A Trusted Center for Revisions 
If you’ve had surgery elsewhere and aren’t satisfied with the outcome, our team is known nationwide for correcting complications and helping patients feel at home in their bodies again.
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Everything You Need, All in One Place 
From chest and bottom surgery to facial, body, and non-surgical services, we offer your complete care journey under one roof, along with access to mental health and rehabilitation partners who understand your needs.
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Care That Truly Sees You

Our team is committed to inclusive, trauma-informed care that prioritizes your safety, comfort, and affirmation at every stage of your journey.

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Results You Can Trust

Our approach is guided by published research, proven sensation-preservation methods, and transparent success rates, so you can feel confident in your choice.

Meet the Experts Who Will Be By Your Side

Our multidisciplinary team includes surgeons, patient navigators, anesthesiologists, and support staff who are here to guide you from your first consult to your final follow-up.

Our Commitment to Patients

  • A personalized care plan, designed around your unique identity, anatomy, and personal goals.

  • Advanced techniques chosen to prioritize your safety, minimize scarring, and achieve your goals.
  • Ongoing partnership with long-term follow-up, scar care, and refinement options whenever you need them.

  • Advocacy beyond surgery, connecting you with resources, community support, and ongoing education.
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Your Journey Starts Here