
Understanding Gender-Affirming Surgery: Facts, Myths, and What Families Should Know
July 23 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
PFLAG NYC is excited to once again partner with Dr. Drew Marano, MD, on Thursday, July 23, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET to provide families with a virtual educational presentation about gender-affirming surgical procedures.
Dr. Marano is a trusted provider of gender-affirming surgery for patients in the New York metropolitan area and beyond. He is passionate about providing care to transgender and gender-diverse individuals and is committed to ensuring that his patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their transition.
In this workshop, Dr. Marano will discuss:
- The basics of gender affirmation surgery, with a strong focus on different types of surgeries;
- Pre- and post-surgery preparation, recovery, and aftercare support;
- And information about his team’s comprehensive services for patients.
There will also be time for Q&A.
The workshop will take place on Zoom and is free to attend. Please register using the simple registration form, and the Zoom link will be provided on the confirmation page. Note that no replay will be available, so registrants must attend live.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Dr. Drew Marano, MD, (he/him) is a highly skilled and fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in gender affirmation surgery. He is a lifelong native of the New York metropolitan area. Dr. Marano received his bachelor’s degree in Music from Brown University before going on to graduate at the top of his class from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Dr. Marano completed his six-year Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the prestigious Columbia University / Cornell University program in New York City. Following his residency, he pursued further specialization in gender affirmation surgery as the first-ever Harvard University Complex Gender and Microsurgery Fellow, where he received training in the most advanced techniques in this field.
Understanding Gender-Affirming Surgery: Facts, Myths, and What Families Should Know
July 23 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm EDT
PFLAG NYC is excited to once again partner with Dr. Drew Marano, MD, on Thursday, July 23, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET to provide families with a virtual educational presentation about gender-affirming surgical procedures.
Dr. Marano is a trusted provider of gender-affirming surgery for patients in the New York metropolitan area and beyond. He is passionate about providing care to transgender and gender-diverse individuals and is committed to ensuring that his patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their transition.
In this workshop, Dr. Marano will discuss:
- The basics of gender affirmation surgery, with a strong focus on different types of surgeries;
- Pre- and post-surgery preparation, recovery, and aftercare support;
- And information about his team’s comprehensive services for patients.
There will also be time for Q&A.
The workshop will take place on Zoom and is free to attend. Please register using the simple registration form, and the Zoom link will be provided on the confirmation page. Note that no replay will be available, so registrants must attend live.
If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Dr. Drew Marano, MD, (he/him) is a highly skilled and fellowship-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in gender affirmation surgery. He is a lifelong native of the New York metropolitan area. Dr. Marano received his bachelor’s degree in Music from Brown University before going on to graduate at the top of his class from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
Dr. Marano completed his six-year Integrated Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at the prestigious Columbia University / Cornell University program in New York City. Following his residency, he pursued further specialization in gender affirmation surgery as the first-ever Harvard University Complex Gender and Microsurgery Fellow, where he received training in the most advanced techniques in this field.