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Christine McGinn and transgender people

Christine McGinn is an American plastic surgeon based in Pennsylvania.

Background

Christine Noelle McGinn was born May 31, 1969 and grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. McGinn earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Moravian College in 1991, followed by a medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1995. McGinn then joined the United States Navy, Naval Aerospace Medicine Institute US Naval Flight Surgery Training.

McGinn made a gender transition starting in 2000.

McGinn was a consultand on the 2015 film The Danish Girl and has appeared on Dr. Oz, CNN with Anderson Cooper, IAm Jazz, and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Memberships:

  • American Medical Association
  • American Osteopathic Association
  • American College of Osteopathic Surgeons
  • Society of United States Naval Flight Surgeons
  • Aerospace Medical Association
  • World Professional Association for Transgender Health
  • Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
  • Society for the Scientific Study of Sex
  • Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists

References

Savana, Freda (March 5, 2016). Dr. Christine McGinn brings unique experience to Papillion Gender Wellness Center. PhillyBurbs https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/2016/03/06/dr-christine-mcginn-brings-unique/18154898007/

Perez, Medardo (July 31, 2017). Ex-Navy Surgeon Promises Free Surgery for Transgender Troops. NBC News https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/ex-navy-surgeon-promises-free-surgery-transgender-troops-n788126

Resources

Papillon Gender Wellness Center (drchristinemcginn.com)