Dr. Kavitha Ranganathan, MD

Over the course of a year, and 2 surgical visits, my life was transformed in the most positive way. Gender affirming care is life saving. I have found improvement in my daily living as a transwoman I could never have imagined. My confidence has returned. I fit in as a woman and go un-noticed. The scary stares are gone, replaced by smiles. Dr. Ranganathan's talent is extraordinary, and her compassion for people such as myself going through difficulties just trying to accomplish the basics as a member of society is profound. I have the opportunity to live the life of my dreams. Thank you to Dr. Ranganathan and her team at MGH.

Dr. Kavitha Ranganathan performed Stage 1 of my Facial Feminization Surgery, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From the moment we started this journey, she made me feel seen, heard, and completely supported. The changes from just the first stage are already incredible—I was amazed when she showed me the before and after photos. Her skill, precision, and artistic eye are unmatched. I’m now preparing for Stage 2, and I trust no one else but her. Dr. Ranganathan is not just a surgeon—she’s a sculptor of confidence and beauty. I feel more like myself than ever before.

I cannot express enough how thrilled I am with the results of my Facial Feminization Surgery with Dr. Kavitha Ranganathan. From the moment I looked in the mirror after healing, I saw me, the woman I’ve always felt like on the inside. Dr. Ranganathan has a true gift, not only as a skilled surgeon but as a deeply compassionate and understanding person. She respected my journey as a transgender woman and made me feel seen and safe through the entire process. The results are soft, natural, and truly affirming. I feel more confident, more radiant, and finally in harmony with my reflection. I’m endlessly grateful for what she has done for me. This has been one of the most important and empowering experiences of my life.

From the very first consultation to my final post-op checkup from the stage 1 of my Facial Feminization Surgery, Dr. Ranganathan has shown incredible skill, compassion, and understanding. My Facial Feminization Surgery exceeded all expectations, not just in results, but in how I was treated as a transgender woman. Every step of the process felt safe, affirming, and empowering. Dr. Ranganathan listened to my goals and helped me see the version of myself I always knew existed. My face now reflects who I truly am, and I could not be more grateful. I feel confident, radiant, and finally aligned with my identity. Thank you, Dr. Ranganathan, for giving me the gift of authenticity. I highly recommend her to any transgender woman seeking expert, affirming care.

Follow-up appt from stage 1 and surgical plan for stage 2 . She really has amazing bedside manners, equally listens to your thoughts and then gives her opinion then between the two gives you the surgical plan and what to expect postop . Total green flag

Dr ranganathan did my facial femination surgeries..the more I heal the better I look..I'm so happy with my results..she's caring and I recommend her to everyone

For the love of God, don't go see her. She is such a sweet person; it is too bad.

The upper half of face had never bothered me until after the surgery with Dr. Ranganathan. The scarline is enormous and jagged, and when I asked why there are so many seromas and why the skin was so uneven, bunched tight in places, too loose in others, Dr. Ranganathan told me that it was done on purpose, because making a scarline that's raised, not uniform, and up to half an inch wide will heal better and look better in the future. We are two years out now, and it’s still a jagged mess. The sutures, though they were supposed to fall out eventually on their own actually became infected and I was put on a second run of antibiotics six weeks after surgery, and it opened new wounds by my temples with additional scarring. My nose now points to two o'clock if I'm looking at 12, and with my right eyebrow now drooping over an inch lower than my left, my eyes are completely different shapes, my cheeks are fuller but look 'done' and have left worse hollows below my cheekbones than I had before.

Dr. Ranganathan was great! I am pleased beyond description with the work that she did and the results. I would gladly recommend her to anyone looking for an intelligent, skilled, yet personable and down-to-earth surgeon. My experience with her was so good that I specifically sought her out for later procedures.

Dr. Ranganathan is immensely knowledgeable, personable, patient, and down-to-earth. She explained the surgery, potential complications, benefits, etc and allayed all of my fears. I cannot praise her highly enough.