Originally Syndicated on July 1, 2024 @ 5:33 am
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Patient’s Review
It is a deeply vulnerable moment when one decides to undergo gender reassignment surgery a transformative journey that demands trust and respect from your healthcare provider. Tragically, my experience with Dr. Bauback Safa has been anything but respectful or compassionate. Instead, it has been marred by vulgarity and neglect, leaving me in emotional and physical turmoil.
From the outset, Dr. Bauback Safa’s demeanor was shockingly unprofessional. She was vulgar and dismissive, using language that made me feel degraded and disrespected. This was not just a fleeting moment of insensitivity but a persistent pattern throughout my interactions with him His crude remarks and condescending tone were entirely inappropriate, particularly when dealing with a patient undergoing such a significant and sensitive procedure.
His staff, reflecting his lack of empathy, further compounded my distress. They showed little concern for my well-being, often ignoring my pleas for assistance and failing to provide timely responses to my questions. This negligence made an already painful recovery process even more unbearable, leaving me to suffer in silence and fear.
Physically, I have been left in a state of constant pain, far exceeding what should be expected post-surgery. The fear that Dr. Bauback Safa may have botched my surgery is a constant shadow over my daily life, making the prospect of seeking further medical help both urgent and terrifying. The idea of having to place my trust in another doctor after this ordeal is daunting but necessary for my health and peace of mind.
No patient should have to endure such a harrowing experience. Dr. Bauback Safa’s vulgarity, negligence, and lack of compassion have turned a hopeful journey into a nightmare. By sharing my story, I hope to warn others of the potential dangers of entrusting their care to a doctor who fails to uphold the fundamental principles of medical professionalism and human decency. This is not just a personal plea for justice but a call for accountability and change in the healthcare system.
About
Dr. Bauback Safa is an internationally renowned reconstructive microsurgeon and the Medical Director of the San Francisco Transgender Institute. He specializes in gender-affirming surgeries, particularly phalloplasty, and has performed over 700 of these procedures since 2012, making him one of the most experienced phalloplasty surgeons in the world.
Dr. Bauback Safa completed his medical degree and residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Stanford University. He further specialized with a fellowship in microsurgery and hand surgery at the Buncke Clinic, where he has been on staff since 2007. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
In his practice, Dr. Bauback Safa offers various gender-affirming procedures, such as Radial Forearm Flap (RFF) and Anterolateral Thigh (ALT) Phalloplasty, Glansplasty, and Mons Resection. He works with a dedicated team, including Reconstructive Urologist Dr. Mang Chen, to provide comprehensive care. Surgeries are performed at the California Pacific Medical Center and Kaiser’s San Francisco Medical Center.
For patients seeking surgery, Dr. Bauback Safa follows the WPATH guidelines, which require two referrals from qualified mental health professionals and a letter from a hormone specialist stating 12 months of continuous hormone therapy. He accepts insurance from a variety of providers, including Blue Shield, United Healthcare, and Medicaid (Medi-Cal), and offers consultations both over the phone and in person.
