Gender-Affirming Care
At UC San Diego Health, you'll find providers who understand that gender-affirming care can help you live a healthier, more authentic life.
We know that getting high-quality health services can be challenging for those who are transgender or nonbinary. Look to UC San Diego Health for the most comprehensive gender health program. We are the only hospital system in San Diego to offer the full spectrum of gender-affirming services to individuals 18 years of age and older.
We want to help you feel comfortable through your gender journey. That's why we offer coordinated care with a licensed clinical social worker to help you navigate our services in a way that meets your individual needs.
How to Become a Patient
To become a patient, you can work with our Gender Health team or can make an appointment directly with the appropriate doctor on the list below. If you have an HMO insurance plan, you will need your primary care physician to refer you to a specialist. You may also select a primary care physician with our gender health program.
Care Coordination
Our team includes program managers, therapists, medical staff, and insurance representatives who all specialize in gender-affirming care. Together, they seek to provide an affirming environment for BIPOC communities and queer, trans and gender-diverse individuals. They are committed to supporting you during your gender journey. For more information, email us at genderhealth@health.ucsd.edu or call 619-543-3633.
Key Services and Providers
To better serve the transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse communities, we offer a targeted, multidisciplinary approach to gender health. This includes primary care physicians and medical specialists with experience in gender-affirming care. With this comprehensive approach, you can select the services and surgeries that are right for you and your gender health goals.Photographs
Due to privacy and ethical considerations, we do not publish photos of our patients on our website. During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to view pre-operative and postoperative patient photographs.