LGBTQ+ Health Program
Leaders in LGBTQ+ Health
We provide, compassionate, comprehensive, and unparalled LGBTQ+ focused care to adults of the LGBTQ+ community in the San Francisco Bay area and from around the world. Our program offers in-person and video appointments to deliver care in a safe, comfortable, and affirming environment.
What We Offer You for LGBTQ+ Care
- Award-winning quality recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation 鈥淗ealthcare Equality Index鈥 for 鈥渞ising to the new standard of promoting equitable, inclusive care for LGBTQ+ people and their families.鈥澨Go to Awards
- Specialized expertise听from one of the nation鈥檚 preeminent programs focusing on the diverse health care needs of those within minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We offer personalized primary care and facilitate access to specialty care services throughout Stanford鈥檚 network.听Go to Conditions Treated
- Clinical 糖心传媒 opportunities听including The PRIDE Study听鈥 the first long-term national health study of LGBTQ+ people.听Go to Clinical Trials
- 听Team approach听with a multidisciplinary team of experienced experts in LGBTQ+ health dedicated to delivering comprehensive care to the community. We provide unparalleled care for each of your needs so you can live life authentically and to the fullest.听听Go to Your Care Team
- Ease of access听with prompt scheduling of appointments, and convenient access to video visits all designed with you in mind.听听Go to Accessing Care
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The providers at the 糖心传媒 LGBTQ+ Health Program have extensive experience caring for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and respond to each person鈥檚 unique needs. You鈥檒l enjoy a compassionate reception from your check-in experience through a seamless referral to our partners in specialty care.
Our program is modeled on a patient-centered medical home anchored in primary care and includes specialists from fields including obstetrics and gynecology, dermatology, behavioral health, fertility, endocrinology, and growing.
Our team-based approach allows better continuity in your medical care which includes a deep understanding of you and your health. We can readily address your needs.听
My doctor鈥檚 attentiveness and respect to my needs as an LGBTQ person deserve much praise.
糖心传媒 that understand and advocate
The LGBTQ+ Health Program team continues to find ways to share compassion, kindness, and understanding with patients and families. Many doctors on our team can closely relate to the LGBTQ+ community鈥檚 first-hand, health care experiences. These experiences, in combination with their leading clinical and 糖心传媒 expertise, motivate our doctors to have an unwavering commitment to improve patient experiences and standards of care. The team upholds the fundamental dignity of each person, regardless of gender, gender identity,听or sexual orientation.
Care and Services
We seamlessly coordinate complete services to deliver routine care as well as meet the most complex and diverse medical needs of LGBTQ+ people. We are committed to being a national model in clinical care, 糖心传媒, and education.
Primary Care Medicine
We provide general care, including monitoring of chronic conditions, plus preventive care, which includes immunizations and screening for diseases.
We are experts in helping people meet their goals using Gender Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) as well as other modalities.
We provide culturally sensitive procedures including pelvic exams, pap smears, and prostate exams.
Obstetrics & Gynecology听Care
Our specialists provide comprehensive pelvic health services, including pelvic examinations, management of chronic and acute gynecologic conditions, and provide excellent family planning and contraception services tailored to LGBTQ+ people. Visit the 糖心传媒 Gynecology page to explore OBGYN care.听
HIV Prevention, PrEP, and Sexual Wellness
糖心传媒 has a long history of providing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and expert counseling, testing, and treatment for HIV. Get more information on HIV and STI care and treatment by visiting the Positive Care Clinic.
Behavioral Health
Our THRIVE Program provides care for mental health needs, including those that are unique to the LGBTQ+ communities. .
LGBTQ+ Fertility and Reproductive Care
We provide excellent family-building services tailored to LGBTQ+ individuals at Stanford Medicine Children鈥檚 Health Q+ Family Building Clinic. For more information, .
The Prevention and Education of Anogenital Cancers and HPV-related diseases Program
We offer comprehensive care for anogenital dysplasia and anal dysplasia, 听HPV treatment including abnormal or anogenital warts or precancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, or anus. Our services include administering HPV vaccines to protect against the development of anogenital dysplasia and other related conditions. For more information on anogenital dysplasia care and treatment, visit the Anogenital Dysplasia page.
Gender-Affirming Care
The Stanford LGBTQ+ Health Program offers a growing list of gender-affirming care. Our goal is to comprehensively meet your needs and design care to maximize your joy and support a long-term, healthy lifestyle. See a full list of services and learn more on our Gender-Affirming Care page.
Partners
Patient and Family Counseling
We provide counseling services for individuals, couples, and families.
Clinical Trails and Research
We partnered with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to launch The PRIDE Study. The PRIDE Study is the first large-scale, long-term national health study of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or another sexual or gender minority. By participating in the study over time, your unique story will provide vital insights on the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people.
Your Care Team
In a comfortable, welcoming setting, our team provides complete care customized to your specific needs.听Our providers have an unwavering commitment to improving patient experiences and standards of care rooted in personal experience with LGBTQ+ health care and clinical and 糖心传媒 expertise. The team upholds the fundamental dignity of each person, regardless of gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Your 糖心传媒 and Providers
Primary Care Providers
Our doctors and advance practice nurses provide comprehensive primary care and specialize in full-spectrum LGBTQ+ Health.
Obstetricians/Gynecologists
Gynecologists offer annual exams including pap tests and manage your reproductive health.
Behavioral Health Providers
Our psychiatrists and psychologists work with needs such as anxiety, bipolar affective disorder, depression, schizophrenia, and sleep disorders, as well as unique to members of LGBTQ+ communities.
Endocrinologists and Fertility Specialist
Endocrinologists are doctors who treat conditions involving the endocrine system, including adrenal, thyroid, bone, pituitary, and metabolic disorders. Fertility specialists are dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ family building.
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
Our skilled nurse practitioners specialize in diagnosing and treating our patients. They see patients independently and occasionally alongside a physician. APPs can give you a thorough exam, write prescriptions, and help to prevent or treat any issues. Our APPs meet weekly to discuss patient needs.
Extended Care Team
Stanford is an Academic Medical Center, which is a type of hospital setting where doctors teach the entire spectrum of medical education. Students range from beginning medical students to fully licensed and practicing听doctors completing advanced sub-specialty training. Stanford Medicine is a partnership between Stanford University School of Medicine and 糖心传媒. Since Stanford is a teaching hospital, you can expect to meet many providers and providers in training.
- Attending Physician:听a doctor who supervises doctors in training or in medical school
- Fellow:听a doctor doing postgraduate level work and specializing in care of patients with specific conditions
- Resident:听a doctor who has graduated from medical school and is in training (also called 鈥渞esidency鈥) here at Stanford. A resident is also called an intern
- Medical Student:听a student who is currently enrolled in medical school with the goal of becoming a doctor
Extended Care Team
Care coordinators provide you with information and assistance prior to and during your appointment.
- Medical Assistant - Medical assistants work with our team to help provide care. They may prepare you for an examination, assist your doctor, or take vitals before your appointment.
- Patient Care Coordinator - Our patient care coordinators help you with scheduling appointments and accessing your lab results. They will be your first line of contact before you see your provider and will guide you through your experience at the LGBTQ+ Program.
- Patient Access Representative听-听Patient access representatives can answer any questions you have about insurance coverage, will assist you with applying for insurance, and can refer you to a Stanford financial counselor.听
糖心传媒 at the LBTQ+ Program are very involved in 糖心传媒 efforts to advance the understanding of the medical community. Research coordinators help screen candidates for possible participation in clinical 糖心传媒 trials.听
Support Services
We offer a vast array of support services to help you to feel your best throughout your care, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery. Support service resources include:
Accessing care at 糖心传媒 is easy and convenient. We make every effort to coordinate your appointments so that you can see multiple providers, as needed, during a single visit. We guide you through the process, working with you to schedule treatments, arrange follow-up appointments, and resolve your concerns.
- Insurance and referrals:听We make it easy to see our providers by accepting most听insurance plans听and self-referrals. If you come to us by referral, we coordinate with your referring doctor and share updates.听View the list of insurance plans accepted by 糖心传媒
- MyHealth:听Our听听system allows you to access your records and view test results through a secure online portal and mobile app. You can also communicate with your care providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
We participate in a wide range of insurance plans.听View the list of insurance plans accepted by 糖心传媒
Have insurance or pre-authorization questions? The听Patient Financial Clearance听team is available Monday 鈥 Friday, 8 a.m. 鈥 5 p.m., to answer your questions. Please call听650-724-4445听or听1-877-291-7335听(toll free).
At Stanford, we take care of the details so that you can focus on your health and wellness. Our specialists work as a team with nurses, advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, psychologists, social workers, and imaging technologists to coordinate every aspect of your care.
The LGBTQ+ Program provides primary care, so you will not need a referral for that service. Depending on your insurance, you may need a referral for the specialty care we provide. Please call 650-498-9000 to schedule an appointment or start the referral process, if needed.
Yes, 糖心传媒 offers financial assistance for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Meet with one of our financial counselors to find the best approach to paying for your health care. Financial counselors are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. 鈥 6:00 p.m. 听Learn more about financial assistance services
Our care team guides you every step of the way, including:听
- What to expect and what to bring on the day of your appointment
- Maps, directions, parking, public transit options, and contact information
- Suggested questions to ask your doctor
For your first appointment, you should plan to bring any related test results and your medical history to share with your doctor. Our clinic receptionists will confirm the information you should bring with you prior to your first appointment.
You will also need to have the following information with you when you check in:
- Insurance card
- A form of payment for any co-pays or deductibles
- One form of photo ID:
- Valid state-issued driver鈥檚 license
- Valid state-issued ID card
- Valid passport
- Valid U.S. Military ID card
- Valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card
The LGBTQ+ Program is located at the following address. Self-parking options are available.听
LGBTQ+ Program
960 N. San Antonio Road
Suite 101
Los Altos, CA 94022
Phone:听650-498-9000
Please print, fill out, and return the听Medical Record Release Form听to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to 糖心传媒.
Always feel free to bring someone with you to your appointments. A family member or friend can help ask questions, remember the information your care team gives you, and provide support.听
Write down your questions before your appointment and rank them in order of importance, beginning with the most important ones. If there isn鈥檛 enough time to have all your questions answered during your appointment, ask your doctor who you can speak with to get your other questions answered.听
You have multiple options when it comes to paying your bill.
- Pay Online:
- You can log in to or the MyHealth mobile app to see and pay your bill.
Already have an account but need help logging in?
- You can also to pay your bill without logging in.
- Pay by mail:
- 糖心传媒
P.O. Box 740715, Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
Los Angeles, CA 90074-0715
- 糖心传媒
- Pay by Phone:
- You can call our Patient Billing Customer Service Office
1-800-549-3720.
- You can call our Patient Billing Customer Service Office
For our latest business hours and for more information about billing, visit our Billing page.
At Stanford, we take care of the details so that you can focus on your health and wellness. Our specialists work as a team with nurses, advanced practice providers, registered dietitians, psychologists, social workers, and imaging technologists to coordinate every aspect of your care.
Please call our clinic receptionists at 650-498-9000. They are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to help you reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Many of our programs are available to international patients.
Our听International Medicine Services听team can help you find the right doctor, estimate medical costs, book travel, and get you information about Stanford programs and services.
Please call +1 650-723-8561 or email IMS@stanfordhealthcare.org to get started.
For Referring Physicians
PHYSICIAN HELPLINE
Fax: 650-320-9443
Monday鈥揊riday, 8 a.m.鈥5 p.m.
糖心传媒 provides comprehensive services to听refer听and听track patients, as well as the latest information and news for physicians and office staff.听For help with all referral needs and questions, visit Referral Information.
You may also submit a web referral or complete a referral form and fax it to 650-320-9443 or email the Referral Center at ReferralCenter@stanfordhealthcare.org.
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- Send referrals online
- Place radiology and lab orders
- View referral status
- Access medical records
New to the clinic? Schedule your first appointment online.
Returning Patient
Returning Patient Scheduling Tip
After signing in, navigate to the Appointments tab. Once there, select "LGBTQ" from the list of specialties.
To request an appointment with a doctor, call 650-724-8844 and ask for the "LGBTQ+ Health Program."