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VIVID Health

VIVID Health promotes physical, mental and spiritual well-being for adults of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Our team offers inclusive and compassionate health care and support for the adult LGBTQ community. Our goal: a safe, welcoming place to find resources to live a life that’s healthy and fulfilling.

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Featured Providers

These are just a few of our diverse providers across many specialties dedicated to providing inclusive care for the LGBTQ community. Please call us and we can help connect you with the primary care provider or specialist that's best for you.

Salam Kassis
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4.7

Salam KassisMD

    Adult Gender Affirming Surgery, Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, Migraine and Occipital Neuralgia Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Hayden L. Shafer
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Hayden L. ShaferMD

    Family Medicine, HIV Prevention, Including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Urgent Care
Christopher P. Terndrup
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4.8

Christopher P. TerndrupMD

    HIV Prevention, Including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), HIV/AIDS, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Primary Care

Why Choose VIVID Health at Vanderbilt

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    Gender-affirming services

    We provide primary care, hormone therapy, surgical consults and other transition-related health care for adults, delivered by a culturally competent and affirming team.

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    Recognized care

    Vanderbilt is a national leader in LGBTQ adult patient care, including cultural competency training, research and education. We earned a 100% rating from the Healthcare Equality Index.

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    Personalized care

    We tailor your treatment plan to meet your needs for cultural competency, affirmation of who you are and understanding you and your family. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure that you receive the best possible care.

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    Spiritual and holistic care

    Our care team includes a chaplain and social worker to help support you through your health care journey.

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    Innovation

    Our Program for LGBTQ Health offers the groundbreaking Trans Buddy Program. This program provides adult patients with volunteer patient advocates who provide emotional support during any kind of health care visit at Vanderbilt.

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    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 LGBTQ patients.

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    Training and accreditation

    Vanderbilt's Program for LGBTQ Health offers a unique training program to support a network of doctors across the medical center prepared to care for adult LGBTQ patients.

Tests, Treatments and Services

We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:

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    Care coordination
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    Behavioral health
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    Electrolysis
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    General gynecology
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    Gynecological surgery consultation and follow-up
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    Hormone therapy
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    Plastic surgery consultation and follow-up
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    Primary care

Vanderbilt LGBTQ Resources

Vanderbilt's Program for LGBTQ Health is an innovative effort to improve care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer individuals. We help patients navigate Vanderbilt Health's services, connecting them with LGBTQ-competent providers and resources. Our groundbreaking Trans Buddy program provides patients with volunteer patient advocates who provide emotional support during any kind of health care visit at Vanderbilt.