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Hopeful1 (imported) wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:14 am Supposedly Dr. Movagharnia in Atlanta will do an orcihectomy without a therapist letter but does require a letter from the patient telling why you want it and acknowledging the side effects. I have never known of anyone who went to him however. I do know from talking to his office personally that his fees are high (over $5000) and he does the surgery in a hospital so you have the OR and other costs also. Plus they do not take any form of insurance or Medicare.

kristoff wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2016 2:27 pm And it has recently been reported that he has lost his hospital admitting privileges.

kristoff wrote: Sun Oct 30, 2016 2:27 pm And it has recently been reported that he has lost his hospital admitting privileges.

Hopeful1 (imported) wrote: Tue Nov 01, 2016 11:13 am That I hadn't heard. I'm glad I didn't go to him though. My urologist required a letter from my therapist but he was fantastic.

Paolo wrote: Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:51 am I'd say you'd have to ask him that.

Futurist (imported) wrote: Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:17 am Is it OK for you to tell us who exactly your urologist is?

smoothie36 (imported) wrote: Sun Nov 13, 2016 10:13 pm Dr. Movagharnia, a plastic surgeon, does orchiectomies at a local hospital on an out patient basis. I believe the total cost is $4000. Since this is elective surgery it is not covered by insurance. No therapist letter is required, but you must write him a letter telling him why you want the surgery.

smoothie36 (imported) wrote: Tue Nov 15, 2016 12:00 am Dr. Movagharnia is Chief of Surgery at WellStar Windy Hill Hospital. He is also a Clinical assistant Professor of Surgery for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia Campus.

Dr. Movagharnia became board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery in 1999 and a Fellow of the board in 2002. He opened the Center for Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery, P.C. in 1998 in Atlanta.

Losethem (imported) wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:18 am Did you read the rest of the thread above that was describing this particular physicians issues? IE lack of hospital admitting privileges?

Seriously, get the therapist letter, it's not that difficult. You're all freaking out about it too much.

Chris1115 (imported) wrote: Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:37 am Avoiding doctors that require therapist letters is just asking yourself for trouble. The therapist letters are beneficial for a number of reasons, not the least of which is to give you the time to talk about, and reflect upon, your feelings that lead you to WANTING surgery. They help filter out and save, those people who would, after the surgery, greatly regret the decision. You say now that you wouldn't regret it and, while that may be true in your case, it isn't true in many others. Further, nobody knows how you would ultimately feel after that last cut is performed. Not even you, if we can be perfectly candid. You may wholeheartedly think NOW that you'd be alright with it, but after its done you could regret it, either immediately or after a period of time has passed. Having a therapist also gives you the support structure for dealing with the consequences and feelings afterward. A therapist might first recommend trying a chemical - i.e. reversible - route to ensure that you are content with the feelings afterward. All of this is done for YOUR benefit. Do yourself a favor and safeguard your mental health as well as your physical well being. Don't go to underground cutters and risk death. Don't jump right into surgery without talking to someone about your feelings, and reasons behind your desire.

Futurist (imported) wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:04 am In theory, I certainly agree with you in regards to this; however, the financial cost of therapy certainly gives me shudders in regards to this (especially considering that some transgender therapists apparently don't accept insurance)!

Futurist (imported) wrote: Wed Nov 16, 2016 9:04 am In theory, I certainly agree with you in regards to this; however, the financial cost of therapy certainly gives me shudders in regards to this (especially considering that some transgender therapists apparently don't accept insurance)!

Losethem (imported) wrote: Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:56 am Oh shit on a cracker! It's not that expensive and not that long. You're needlessly stirring up fear of getting a therapist letter.

In other news, if you're going to keep soliciting advice, listen to it or stop soliciting. Every thread I've seen you on has you asking a question and for advice, and you always find a reason why the answer will never work for you.