Abie Mendelsohn

Dr. Abie Mendelsohn is an experienced surgeon dedicated to improving the lives of transgender and gender-diverse individuals, Dr. Mendelsohn offers high-quality surgical interventions that align with the needs of this community. Specifically, offering the following procedures: · Vocal Feminization Surgery · Vocal Masculinization Surgery · Tracheal Shave (Chondrolaryngoplasty) These procedures play a critical role in gender affirmation, helping individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity, thereby improving their confidence, communication, and overall well-being. Dr. Mendelsohn is a highly skilled and fellowship-trained laryngologist, who leads the surgical team in performing these specialized procedures. With a deep commitment to pioneering advancements in voice surgery, he brings an extensive background in: · Minimally invasive and endoscopic surgical techniques, honed through training at the UCLA Voice Center and further fellowship training in Trans-Oral Laser Surgery (TLM) and Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery (TORS) in Belgium. · University-level surgical approaches, now made accessible to the Los Angeles community, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced care available. · Research-driven expertise, with national and international recognition for studying the mechanisms of voice production and preservation following endoscopic surgical resections. · Comprehensive experience in head and neck surgery, serving as a Staff Surgeon in the Division of Head & Neck Surgery at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center of Greater Los Angeles and a Volunteer Staff Surgeon at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Mendelsohn’s extensive training and leadership in the field of laryngology, combined with his passion for providing individualized patient care, make him uniquely qualified to offer these essential gender-affirming procedures. His goal is to ensure that every patient receives top-tier, university-level surgical care with the attention and compassion they deserve.