Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon / Gender-Affirming Surgery Specialist
Dr. Ching-Hsuan Hu is currently a dedicated physician at the Gender-Affirming Surgery Center and an attending physician in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. She also serves as an Associate Professor in the Academic Division of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and an Assistant Professor at Chang Gung University. For many years, she has focused on gender-affirming surgery and reconstructive surgery, committed to providing safe, meticulous surgical care that balances both aesthetics and function.
In Dr. Hu's philosophy, gender-affirming surgery is not just a demonstration of technique, but a process of companionship and trust. From preoperative assessment and surgical planning to postoperative follow-up, she values the physical condition and psychological readiness of every patient. Through comprehensive teamwork and standardized protocols, she helps patients complete their transition safely.
Dr. Hu has pursued advanced training in gender-affirming surgery at Ghent University Hospital in Belgium and Chulalongkorn University Hospital in Thailand. She continuously exchanges knowledge with international experts, integrating global experience with local medical practice. Clinically, she has introduced the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) integrated care concept, aiming for smoother recovery, fewer complications, and allowing patients to return to their daily lives with greater peace of mind after surgery.
"She believes that the goal of surgery is not just to change appearance, but to help a person live more comfortably in their own body."
Choosing a gender-affirming surgeon is not only about choosing a surgical technique. It is also about choosing a medical team that can support each patient throughout their long-term transition journey. Dr. Hu is committed to comprehensive treatment planning that integrates reconstructive surgery expertise, gender care experience, and international academic exchange, providing surgery that is safe, meticulous, and function-oriented.
Dr. Hu has long focused on transfeminine reconstruction, including:
She continually refines workflows and outcome quality.
Dr. Hu continuously collaborates with international gender surgery teams and presents related research at international meetings, bringing the latest techniques back to clinical practice, including:
Unlike purely aesthetic surgery pathways, Dr. Hu's comprehensive reconstructive training emphasizes:
This is especially important in complex and revision cases.
Surgery should not only pursue a feminine appearance, but also prioritize:
The goal is not only to look the part, but to function in a way that truly aligns as well.
Every patient has different conditions, so planning includes:
This enables truly tailored treatment rather than a single standard pathway.
Gender-affirming surgery is a long-term medical relationship, not a one-time event. Care includes:
This helps ensure long-term quality of outcomes.