PD Dr. Richard Fakin

PS Dr Richard Fakin / PS Dr Richard Fakin

PD Dr. Richard Fakin, EBOPRAS

Madrid | Zurich

Dr. Richard Fakin is a renowned Swiss-Italian plastic surgeon specialized in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. With solid experience in gender-affirming procedures, he combines state-of-the-art surgical techniques with the latest scientific advancements to deliver highly safe and natural results. His clinics in Madrid and Zurich are known for their personalized, multidisciplinary approach, offering comprehensive care to each patient.

Education and Recognitions

Graduated in Medicine from the University of Vienna, completing his residencies at the University Hospital of Bern and Zurich (Switzerland).
A member of the Swiss, Spanish, and International Societies of Plastic Surgery, and since 2018, part of the European Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS).
Earned outstanding qualifications at the University of Zurich, reflecting his ongoing commitment to medical excellence.

Research and Outreach
Dr. Fakin is also a researcher and author of numerous scientific publications and book chapters covering a wide range of clinical research areas. He has been invited as a speaker to multiple international congresses, live surgeries, and symposiums, sharing his expertise and collaborating with specialists worldwide.

Academic Career

After beginning his medical studies at the University of Vienna (Austria) and in Florence (Italy), Dr. Fakin completed clinical residencies in Leicester (UK), New Orleans (USA), and Florence (Italy). In 2006, he obtained his Medical and Surgery degree from the University of Vienna.

He subsequently continued his training in general surgery and traumatology before joining the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University Hospital of Zurich (Switzerland) in 2010. In 2013, he was invited to collaborate with the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery (EBOPRAS), and in 2015, he officially joined the Swiss Unit (SWI) as the first clinical physician in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University Hospital of Zurich.

In 2015, he specialized in gender reassignment surgery under Dr. Preecha at the Preecha Aesthetic Center (PAI) of the King Chulalongkorn University Hospital in Bangkok (Thailand). Upon returning to Switzerland, he continued refining his techniques in gender reassignment procedures, and in 2018, he was appointed as an associate professor (PD) by the University of Zurich, consolidating his clinical and scientific career.

An international elite surgeon

With over 1,000 surgical interventions to his credit, Dr. Richard Fakin has definitively focused on aesthetic, reconstructive, and gender-affirming surgery, becoming a global reference in this field. His commitment to excellence has led him to participate in various surgical missions in Africa, where his work has contributed to improving the quality of life for vulnerable communities.

Dr. Fakin’s practice philosophy is based on professionalism, quality, empathy, and discretion, always aiming to provide the best possible care to each patient. He is fluent in Spanish, English, German, and Italian, enabling him to connect with people from different cultures and backgrounds, strengthening trust throughout the entire medical process.