Dr. Clifford King, MD

I waited months for my appointment. When I finally had it, the doctor was extremely rushed. He didn't even stay in the room long enough to answer any of the questions I had come prepared with. His comments to me about the surgery were also misogynistic. He told me that when I am 50 and have kids I should come back because at that point having breasts aesthetically doesn't matter anymore. But, while I'm young in my 20s, "a little back pain" is worth dealing with to have big breasts. He didn't even take the second to let me explain how my back pain is actually a real issue for me, which is why I was referred to him by multiple doctors. It's one thing to tell a patient you don't think small breasts will look good on their frame, but his comments were inappropriate. Regardless of how good of a surgeon Dr. King is, I will never get my procedure here.

Dr. King seemed nice and like a good top surgeon until there was a problem with my insurance. Suddenly, he was impossible to reach. After months, I finally got him on the phone, where he refused to write even one paragraph in support of my treatment. My PCP and psychologist wrote letters of support or my insurance appeal without asking. Dr. King however, could not be bothered immediately after I wasn't the quickest way to make a buck on the operating table. Save yourself the time and go to a surgeon that actually supports and will advocate for your transgender community and isn't afraid to do it in writing.

Dr King is knowledgeable and careful and extremely respectful. He explained things very well and has a great bedside manner.

Dr. King did a poor job of explaining my options when he knew I was having radiation after my chemo treatments. He doesn't answer your questions. I needed to make the decision asap because I was at stage 3 cancer. The most important decision of my life and he couldn't bother to explain my options based on my treatment. I went to UW Health the first of the year and found I never should have had the expander because I was having radiation. Now I have issues with my implant. Be very weary!