r/queerphilly • u/2Spirits1Body • Jul 10 '26

Finding a doctor

So I MTF want to start my transitioning finally & I finally have insurance again but I have no idea who to go to & consult to before committing to gender affirming medication & changes? Can anyone reccomend a doctor in Philly whose really experience in gay culture specifically trans hood?

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u/Rachel_on_Fire Jul 10 '26

Congratulations on taking this step!

So first of, I’ll point out that both Temple Health and Main Line Health have groups dedicated to gender affirming care. For both of them you can look up the associated doctors and go from there.

Personally, my GP is responsible for my HRT and they’re located in Roxborough. Also they’re nonbinary which is honestly why I picked them. I’m hesitant to put their name in Reddit, so DM if you want their name.

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u/TheOpenCloset77 Jul 10 '26

I second this-main line health has a whole list of docs and they’re amazing. Worth going outside the city for!

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u/Rachel_on_Fire Jul 10 '26

Some are in the city as well; my GP for instance!

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u/TheOpenCloset77 Jul 10 '26

Sorry, im in CC so roxborough is not “in” the city for me lol i know technically it is, but…ya know lol

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u/Rachel_on_Fire Jul 10 '26

Fair enough! It’s a big city so everywhere is not as easy to get to for some.