Surgery

At The Gender Hormone Clinic, we believe in offering our patients comprehensive care throughout their gender-affirming journey. While we specialise in hormone therapy, we understand that surgery can be an important part of the transition process for many transgender individuals. That’s why we’ve partnered with and recommend a select group of highly experienced, reputable surgical providers who are known for their excellence in transgender and non-binary gender-affirming surgeries.

Mr Michail Vourvachis

Top Surgery, Breast Augmentation and Facial Surgery

Michail Vourvachis developed an interest in gender affirmation surgery and care and completed a fellowship with the world-renowned gender affirming surgeon, Mr Christopher Inglefield. He specialises in chest masculinisation, facial and chest feminisation, and body contouring surgery.

He also specialises in Facial rejuvenation, Cosmetic breast surgery, Stem cell facelift and rejuvenation with fat transfer, Abdominoplasty, Brazilian buttock lift, as well as non-surgical injectable rejuvenation procedures.

Mr Vourvachis attends numerous conferences every year, in order to be able to offer the most up to date technological and surgical techniques to his patients. Mr Vourvachis has published numerous articles and abstracts and has presented in many national and international conferences in Europe and around the world. He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic surgery, the Royal Society of Medicine in Plastic Surgery and the WPATH.

Mr Guy Sterne

Top Surgery

Mr Sterne is a distinguished plastic surgeon based in the Midlands UK, renowned for his expertise in gender-affirming top surgery. With years of dedicated practice and a commitment to excellence, Mr Sterne has emerged as a leading figure in the field, providing compassionate care and transformative results to his patients.

Having completed his medical training and specialisation in plastic surgery, Mr. Sterne brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to every procedure he undertakes. His approach is rooted in understanding and respect for each individual’s unique journey, ensuring that patients feel supported and empowered throughout their transformation.

Mr. Sterne’s dedication to advancing the field of gender-affirming surgery is evident in his ongoing commitment to education, research, and innovation. He stays at the forefront of emerging techniques and technologies to offer his patients the safest, most effective treatments available.

With a passion for helping people live authentically and confidently, Mr. Sterne continues to make a profound impact on the lives of his patients, one surgery at a time.

Dr Giuseppe Di Taranto

Top Surgery and Breast Augmentation

Giuseppe Di Taranto is a consultant plastic surgeon with extensive experience in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. He also has a special interest in breast surgery, body contouring, and gender-affirming surgery.

Having earned his qualification in medicine and surgery from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart of Rome, he pursued further training abroad, immersing himself in the teachings of renowned institutions. His fellowships in Brazil, Taiwan, Japan, and the UK provided the opportunity to train alongside pioneers in plastic surgery and learn state-of-the-art techniques in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery. He has collaborated closely with internationally renowned surgeons Professor Miroslav Djordjevic and Ngamcherd Sitapahul, honing his skills in gender-affirming surgery. 

Dr Di Taranto currently holds a position as a lead consultant at the esteemed Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS FoundationTrust in central London, where he specialises in oncological and reconstructive procedures within the plastic surgery and gender-affirming surgery services. 

He has led numerous research projects and published articles in prestigious international journals as well as several books. Dr Di Taranto also holds a PhD from his work focusing on innovative technologies for diseases of the skeleton and soft tissue with a particular emphasis on pioneering techniques for the treatment of lymphoedema.

Miss Natasha Berridge

Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery

Miss Berridge is a well-respected and accomplished Consultant Maxillofacial & Facial Plastic Surgeon with a specialist interest in Facial Cosmetic Reconstructive and Gender Affirming Facial Surgery.

Dually qualified in both Medicine & Dentistry, Miss Berridge completed her extensive surgical training and the highly regarded TIG Fellowship in Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery at the most prestigious teaching hospitals in London, United Kingdom. As a higher surgical trainee, Miss Berridge also gained her Masters’ Degree in Aesthetic Medicine & Skin Ageing with Merit from the University of Manchester.

Miss Berridge works as an NHS Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in London specialising in the management of craniofacial trauma and facial skin cancer. Having previously spent two years working alongside, renowned gender affirming surgeon, Mr Chris Inglefield, she now focuses her own practice offering the very latest techniques in both minimally invasive and surgical facial feminisation and masculinisation procedures, as well as facial rejuvenation/aesthetics.

In addition to her surgical practice, Miss Berridge is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester (MSc Skin Ageing & Aesthetic Medicine), specialist advisor to the PMFA journal and Consultant collaborator with global pharmaceutical companies Galderma and Evolus. A highly sought-after speaker and educator, Miss Berridge is well published in multiple scientific journals and regularly presents at both national and international conferences.