Dear Dr. Reed,

yes i have been on hormones for 12 years. iam 30 and also have met the standards of care but $$$ is a problem as iam on social security. would like to see about payment arranments
and neg a down payment… without this i will continue to suffer mentally please help me. thanks
Specific_Questions: i need help with the cost… i spoke with u a few years ago i believe u may have some documents but u gave me a price of 8500 however i havent been able to come with it all at
once. however iam on social security and have a payee so money is guaranteed. also i could do a down payment of maybe 1000.00   Sheanna Palter
HEAR: transgender community

February 21, 2012

Good afternoon Sheanna,

The consultation and surgery and just 2 of the many expenses you will have.

Allow about 1700 additional for the hotel room, medications and supplies, vaginal dilators and perhaps a return trip for a touch up 4 months or so later.

Please consider enlisting the support of a sponsor.  Anne quoted you 12,500 meaning you just got a 2000 discount.  This is Sheanna Palter country here and we want to do well by you.

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000

Some patients need followup for a few days. When it comes to visiting patients at non-specified hotels/motels, sorry I do not do this. The 2 hotels we do recommend are the Baltic (advanced tourist class) with abundance of white linens, an appetizing breakfast spread and coffee in the reception area, and an amiable hostess Christina. Or Daddy O’s (more posh) with assistant manager Courtney and her lovely staff.

These are not the best of times, you know that. I will not walk with a doctors bag in a dimly lit corridor, in a strange budget hotel/motel to see one lonesome patient who wishes to save $25 a day on a room. If you look like a woman, in the eyes of Florida medical ethics, you are a woman, and the availability of another woman in the room if need be is a standard of care.

Christina has been looking after our patients for 4 or more years, and does many things no hotel front desk person will ever do.  For example: go to the CVS Pharmacy and pick up a prescription (they won’t deliver), make breakfast, fuss over you a little bit, provide some cheerful company during the day, etc. Call me if there is concern.

Other doctors may work differently, but that’s how we do it.

Harold M. Reed, M.D.

Dear Dr. Reed,

Not on hormones.  I am an MTF and seek vaginoplasty.   Specific_Questions: What is the perfect surgery.  Heard about you on the Internet.

Juan

December 8, 2011

Good morning Juan,

Thank you for your interest in what we do. There is no perfect surgery,  but surgery that should provide gender confirmation with how you feel about yourself and surgery that should be you a turn on to most intimate sexual partners.  Look at examples of our work and web-sites of other surgeons as well.  See if you like which is shown.  Caveat: you are looking at the best of the best each has to offer.  Untoward results seldom make the web-sites unless a doctor wants to show you how he/she revised someone else’s work.

This December, 2011 we re-opened a Grant program with the slogan “the first 12 cases in 2012″ (was formerly the first 10 in 2010), based upon need of course.

After reading the attached, if you believe I am the doctor for you, please initiate a consultation over the phone with our office by sending us your name, address, and telephone number in an envelope along with a check for 250.  We’ll get started ASAP.  We’ll have a lot to talk about.

The grant should reduce your fees by about 20% from our typically affordable price.  Certain restrictions regarding age and medical history may apply.

Cordially,

Harold M. Reed
1111 Kane Concourse, Suite # 311
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154
305-865-2000

Hormones 3 years, RTL 5 years, Name change 2 years. No alterations yet.
Specific_Questions: Hello I did not know what all to place in the first box. So I put what I thought was appropriate. I wish to ask a question, I cannot find any SRS surgeons in USA that will work with an HIV patient. Do you do surgery on HIV patients? If so please let me know what the criteria?s are. Also please let me know what extra prices are required for being HIV. I would be so happy. Please let me know. Thank you. Kathleen

Good afternoon Kathleen,

Thank you for your interest in what we do.

Yes, we do operate on HIV positive patients with a letter of medical clearance from their HIV doctor and CD4 count usually above 450.

There is no additional charge.

After reading the attached, if you believe I am the doctor for you, please initiate a consultation over the phone with our office by sending us your name, address, and telephone number in an envelope along with a check for 250.  We’ll get started ASAP.  We’ll have a lot to talk about.

Cordially,

Harold M. Reed
1111 Kane Concourse, Suite # 311
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154
305-865-2000

I like what I see in your before & after photos and I think you maybe the doctor for me.

I want to have GRS before the end of this year but I don’t think I can handle electrolysis or laser in that area and so my question is,

1) can I have skin graft ? ( preferably from my lower back so I can hide the scar with a tattoo )
2) if you can do a graft, what would that do to the cost ?
3) does the 14,500 cover the hospital stay and anesthesia ?

Have a great day,

Joycelyn

Good morning Joycelyn.

Electrolysis as done at our office is painless, and takes about 3 sessions.

Doing grafts from hairless portions of your body, as a primary procedure is not good medicine, will leave a lifetime scar, in my opinion, and very costly.

With every best wish for a restful weekend,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000

At 08:02 AM 5/26/2011, you wrote:
Dear Bryanna hi,
Dr. Reed asked me if I agree 2 write 2 you. Yes.
I’m staying at baltic hotel. It’s very nice here & service is
excellent from surgery ctr & hotel are great food.
>
I had surgery done tuesday 24th may, 2 days ago. All went great. Had
big pain & some minor bleeding as warned by Dr. 1st day. Small pain
yesterday, fewdrops bleeding only. Pain much less frm my 1st surgery
4 yrs ago, maybe 80% less. Dull pain from vaginal packing today
only, zero bleeding & constantly going down fast. I’m happy trust
me. I’m moving around but resting. I ad nausea 2nd day bc I didny
eat anything. Had pizza for lunch & dinner with sprite. Felt much
betra last night. Slept well. He saw me this morning. BP, pulse,
packing allt well. I had zero complications & no problems or issues
with anything else. Dr. Reed is truly great surgeon & artist. I’m
lways pleased & impressed with him. I’ve had 3 surgeries with him
with zero problems, during, post & years after. This is 1st hand
account frm me. Says volumes about this great man & his super team.
He’s very attentive 2 me & his patients in general. God bless him &
his great team. He seems 2 work 24 hrs for his patients. How? I hve
no idea but I know he’s a true angel for me & many many others.
Thnx.
Regards, >Lorna
– Sent from my Palm Pre

Dr. Reed,

I am worried about my age. I am 62 This year.  Rachael

Good morning Rachael,

We have done vaginoplasties on patients in their 60′s with a sterling letter of medical clearance. 

However, it would be premature to confer with a surgeon at this time, until.you have had the “real life test” for one year and have received 2 letters of therapy clearance.

Hope the attached is helpful,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000

I am in therapy now and have been since February, will start hormones in May 2011, and I will begin my real life experience of living as a woman full time when I leave the military next spring. I am 53 years old, excellent health, 162 lbs, due to daily aerobic workouts, non-smoker, very healthy diet.
Specific_Questions: Dr Reed, I am beginning to do my research as to where to go for my eventual SRS. So far everything I know I have learned from online forums and the recommendations of other trans women, and it’s time for me to begin asking my own questions. 2 questions for now – I am interested in any SRS procedure which will yield not only a sensate clitoris but to be self lubricating as well. What is your method for achieving a lubricious vulva, and what is the likelihood of success in achieving this for the average patient? What are the limiting factors? Second question – there is much talk among trans women (and also among surgeons) as to whether a 2 stage vaginoplasty/labioplasty done during the same surgical visit is desirable, appropriate or even necessary. What is your view on this? Thank you, Madoline

Good afternoon Madoline,

Based on work with about 500 vaginioplasty procedures, I believe a sensate clitoris is virtually a given. 

Please bear in mind most gynecologists use water soluble lubricant such as KY-jelly to examine a natal female.  Only during arousal is there sufficient lubrication based upon Bartholin’s and possibly Skene’s glans which natal men do not have.

We can evert the urethral mucosa which creates a moist appearance but may or may not be adequate for penetration, given the possibility of pre-orgasmic emission from your partner.

Same for colonic vaginioplasty as I do not know of any urologist who when examining the rectum with a gloved finger does not use lubricant.

We are proponents of the 2 stage procedure.  Seeing patients done elsewhere with ostensibly one stage vaginioplasty who need a touch up is a common occurrence in our practice.

The week commencing May 2nd, I believe we have 2 patients on the schedule who are seeking revision.  Like they say when your plane has landed, be careful accessing the overhead racks as luggage tends to shift in flight.  Same for vaginioplasty.

Have a restful Easter Sunday,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000

Not at this time, but wanting to start soon
Specific_Questions: Is being a heavy smoker going to be a problem with the surgery?
Angie

Good afternoon Angie,

Yes, Angie, smoking is a big enemy of a good cosmetic
result, but also of your entire cardio-vascular system
and lungs. Ocks.

We do hormones.  A letter of therapy clearance is required by a licensed
therapist with a doctoral degree.  Our fee is 250 for consultation, and 600
per year to follow you with needed lab tests, office visits, prescriptions,
counselling, numerous telephone calls, and medical records documentation. 

Lab tests are an out of pocket expense as is the medication.  We may
recommend a laboratory, but you can have them done at a nationally recognized
laboratory of your choice.

Sincerely,

Harold M. Reed, M.D.
305-865-2000

I am coming up on my first year of hormones but I have been living  full time as a woman for a year and 7-8 hours a day for 2 years before that.  I am currently on state medicaid due to being on SSI, and i am under the Care of Dr. Jessica Reynolds at the Pacific Medical First hill clinic in Seattle, WA.

Specific_Questions: I have known my entire life that I was supposed to be female. I was finally able to be myself, but know I need a vaginoplasty to feel complete. I have my nurse practioner who is my general medical provider, and Dr. Reynolds for my hormonal therapy.  They are both more than willing to write anything to help me reach my goals as they know I need this. My problem is I am on medicaid and unable to work due to unexplained blackouts that dr.s have attempted to diagnose for going on 5 years. It is not a form of seizure. My question is this, Do you know of any organization that would fund my having surgery, that I could apply to. Being in a male oriented body is a living hell for me and always has been.   Being me is the greatest feeling in the world. Dr. Reynolds is also looking into resources for me to have this done.

Bonnie

November 20, 2010

Good morning Beth,

Thank you for your interest in what we do. We could not operate without a letter of neurological and/or cardiac clearance.

You are a very special person with a very special name.

 After reading the attached, if you believe I am the doctor for you, please initiate a consultation over the phone with our office by sending us your name, address, and telephone number in an envelope along with a check for 250. We’ll get started ASAP.  We’ll have a lot to talk about.

Thuis April we are havuing a pormotional offer if you have surgery with us and stasy at the Baltic Hotel and could  reduce your fees by about 20% from our typically affordable price. Certain restrictions regarding age and communicable disease may apply.

We have noted that 50% of our patients come in with a sponsor. Could be a spouse, loved one even Mom and Dad, friend, business partner, or church group.

For a line of Medi-credit, please try

Reliance Finance Company, LLC

http://www.reliancemedicalfinance.com/

800-322-6377

or

SurgerylLoans.com
1-888-502-8020

or

Chase Health Advance, USA only
www.unicornfinancial.com

or

Medicard Finance, Canada only.

http://www.medicard.com/

or

www.carecredit.com
automated phone application # is (800) 365-8295

Please be advised any service fees deducted from our check (often 3 to 5%), will be passed back to you for pre-payment. Some firms do, and other do not. Or think the fee for surgery will in that case be somewhat higher.

Cordially,

Harold M. Reed
1111 Kane Concourse, Suite # 311
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154
305-865-2000