Detransitioner wins settlement after suing providers following gender surgery
Camille Kiefel, a woman who underwent a double mastectomy after identifying as nonbinary, has reached a confidential settlement with her mental health providers. She alleged that they approved her for surgery after only two brief telemedicine visits, disregarding her mental health history. Kiefel aims to raise awareness and protect others from similar experiences following her own emotional and physical challenges post-surgery.
- ▪Kiefel filed a malpractice lawsuit against two Oregon therapists for approving her surgery after brief sessions.
- ▪She underwent the surgery in August 2020 but detransitioned less than two years later due to ongoing distress.
- ▪The lawsuit included claims of professional malpractice and emotional distress against the therapists and their employers.
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Media Detransitioner wins settlement after suing providers following gender surgery Kiefel alleges providers ignored her mental health history and referred her for surgery after two brief telemedicine visits By Kristine Parks Fox News Published May 21, 2026 7:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Detransitioner sues after rushed double mastectomy leaves her with lifelong scars Camille Kiefel opens up about her emotional battle, detailing how two brief telehealth visits led to a devastating, life-altering surgery and why she is now taking legal action to protect other vulnerable women.
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