Gender Affirming Care
Gender-affirming care is a right for all. At ART Surgical, all patients receive the same level of care and respect they deserve. Our team supports each patient through a unique, personalized approach to transgender healthcare. Learn more about our care and services.
What Does Gender-Affirming Care Mean?
Gender-affirming care means equal, unrestricted access to healthcare, and social and legal services for everyone. In healthcare, this means equitable and accessible care for all. In the LGBTQIA+ community, gender-affirming care can drastically improve quality of life. Medical care and treatments are available to all patients, free of discrimination. This type of care provides access to hormone treatments, mental health services, surgical procedures and more. Gender-affirming care helps trans individuals match their outer appearance with their gender identity.
Why Is Gender-Affirming Care Important?
Gender-affirming care is important because it is life-saving. Having safe, equitable and accessible healthcare for trans individuals can lower rates of suicide, depression and other mental health issues. Affirming care helps transgender people to live authentically. Finding affirming care can be difficult in some areas. ART Surgical proudly serves the San Francisco Bay area as well as patients from out of state.
Affirming Healthcare in San Francisco
San Francisco is home to a thriving LGBTQIA+ community. There are many local resources within the community available that provide access to medical professionals, social services and more. When searching for gender-affirming care near you, look at reviews and set up consultations. Use that time to interview the care team and surgeon to see if they would be the best fit for your needs. Discuss their experience and ask questions about surgeries, outcomes and address any fears or concerns you may have.
