Trans Narrative Collapses As Top NYC Surgeon Apologizes For Failing To ‘Speak Up’

A Manhattan-trained plastic surgeon says he regrets staying silent after witnessing what he described as “irreversible” gender procedures performed on minors, including patients “as young as 13.”

Dr. Ira Savetsky, who trained at NYU Langone Health, issued a public apology Thursday during an appearance on “Fox & Friends,” saying he felt constrained by the culture inside elite medical training programs.

“As a father to three young children and as a physician who took an oath to do no harm, I failed to speak up, and I just want to thank President Trump for having more clarity on this,” Savetsky said.

Savetsky said he struggled to voice concerns while completing his training at what he called a top-tier plastic surgery program.

“You’re at the number one plastic surgery program, you’re just grateful to be there. There’s no room to speak up. You’re a soldier…” he said.

“You work so hard to get there… you don’t want to make waves.”

His remarks came as NYU Langone Health confirmed it would discontinue its Transgender Youth Health Program, citing leadership changes and mounting regulatory challenges. The decision follows increased scrutiny from the Trump administration, which has warned hospitals that federal funding could be at risk if they continue offering certain forms of gender-related care for minors.

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“Given the recent departure of our medical director, coupled with the current regulatory environment, we made the difficult decision to discontinue our Transgender Youth Health Program,” a hospital spokesperson told The New York Post.

“We are committed to helping patients in our care manage this change. This does not impact our pediatric mental health care programs, which will continue.”

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Savetsky, reflecting on families who pursued surgical options, questioned the pressures parents may face when navigating treatment decisions.

“I can only imagine what the parents were going through. I mean, they’re told that their child is going to kill themselves if they don’t have these surgeries,” he said.

“They’re pressured, and what are you supposed to do? You’ve dropped everything to do the right thing for your child, and I think that, unfortunately, there was a lot of financial motivation with these institutions.”

The policy shift at the Manhattan hospital marks the latest ripple effect in a broader national debate over medical interventions for transgender-identifying minors. Supporters of restrictions argue that such treatments carry long-term consequences and require tighter oversight, while advocates for gender-affirming care warn that limiting access could harm vulnerable patients.

Savetsky did not provide specific details about the cases he referenced but said his experience left him convinced that more physicians should speak openly about ethical concerns surrounding youth treatment decisions.

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