Clinic for Transgender Health

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The Clinic for Transgender Health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center brings together specially trained experts to provide and coordinate comprehensive care for transgender and gender-nonconforming adults.

From physicals and health screenings to hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgeries, our team is committed to understanding your goals and needs. No matter where you are in your transition, you’ll find what you need in a welcoming and supportive environment.

For patients under 18, please see the Pediatric Transgender Clinic for gender-affirming care.

Trans Buddy Program

Vanderbilt's Trans Buddy Program helps our transgender patients navigate their medical care and improve their overall patient experience.

To request a buddy, call:

Meet Your Care Team

4.7

Michelle K. RoachMD

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding,

General Gynecology,

Gynecology,

Infertility,

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Health,

Obstetrics,

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

4.9

Shayne S. TaylorMD

Adolescent LGBT Health,

Adolescent and Young Adult Health,

Contraception,

General LGBT Health,

Internal Medicine,

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Health,

Pediatric General Pediatrics

4.6

Amy G. WeeksMD

Adolescent and Young Adult Health,

Contraception,

General Gynecology,

General LGBT Health,

General Obstetrics,

Gynecology,

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Health

4.8

Julian S. WinocourMD

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Health,

Plastic Surgery,

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery,

Reconstructive Microsurgery,

Reconstructive Plastic Surgery,

Transgender Health

Why Choose Clinic for Transgender Health at Vanderbilt

Gender-affirming services
We provide primary care, hormone therapy, surgical consults and other transition-related healthcare delivered by a culturally competent and affirming team.
Personalized care
We tailor your gender-affirming care to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your options to ensure that you receive the best possible care.
Innovation
Our groundbreaking Trans Buddy program provides patients with volunteer patient advocates who provide emotional support during any kind of health care visit at Vanderbilt.
Leader in research
Vanderbilt specializes in innovative research. We are excited about advancing this emerging field of medicine. You will have an opportunity, if you choose, to participate in research studies designed to improve care for transgender people.
Recognized care
Vanderbilt is a national leader in LGBTQ patient care, including cultural competency training, research and education. We earned a 100% rating from the Healthcare Equality Index.