I honor of "Transformation Tuesday," I wanted to write a review that is long overdue.
Dr. McGuire and her team (Jodi and Rachel) at Parkcrest are literally amazing. I am almost 4 months post-op, time flies when you look great and feel comfortable.
Obviously, she is board certified. She is also a decorated doctor who continues to pursue education throughout her career, specifically with regards to gender affirmation surgery. As a queer and trans person, it can be really difficult to find a doctor and team in the Midwest (much less, right here in Saint Louis) who is all of the following: highly skilled in the different types of top surgery, compassionate, confident, aware and sensitive to pronouns and other gender related issues that are relevant when you're getting top surgery. Dr. McGuire knows that different trans and gender non conforming folks who pursue top surgery have different goals with their chest. For me, I was looking for a surgeon who understood that top surgery is more than just removing breast tissue. Dr. McGuire understands that and assured me that she would help masculinize my chest.
Trusting someone with your body, and as a trans person trusting someone with the reconstruction of your chest is a huge deal. I am so glad I trusted Dr. McGuire with mine. Her bed side manner is exactly what you'd want in a surgeon: professional, highly confident, with super positive energy.
When I left Dr. McGuire's office after my consult, I knew she would be my surgeon. Here's why: It can be easy for such intelligent and skilled people to overlook the importance of sensitivity, especially when it comes to working with folks who are trans. Not only was Dr. McGuire sensitive to my pronouns, but also generally aware of gender dysphoria, which can make going to the doctor, talking about your body, letting others see your body difficult and complicated. Throughout the process my comfort level was a priority. I had great vibes about her from the moment I met her.
It's not just her, it's the whole team. Her nurse Rachel is so down to earth and gives amazing care. Jodi, her administrator, is so chill and can somehow make booking appointments and talking about insurance enjoyable. Not only are they outrageously kind and skilled, they are SO efficient. Don't get me wrong, they take their time with you as it's needed, but from the operating room to post op appointments, this team is in and out. They are a well oiled team, obviously communicate well with each other, and they get things done!
I am so proud to have had a female surgeon and team for my top surgery. I would choose Dr. McGuire and her team a thousand times over. Thank you, thank you, thank you. read more