LGBTQ+ Care

UCSF Health has been a national leader in LGBTQ+ health for decades. Discover how we provide high-quality health services in a safe and welcoming environment.
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UCSF Health proudly provides high-quality health services to LGBTQ+ patients and their families in a safe and welcoming environment. We have been a national leader in LGBTQ+ health for decades and are deeply committed to offering equitable, supportive, knowledgeable and sensitive care to LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones.

UCSF Health has been designated an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the national Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) since the HEI's inception in 2007, and UCSF Medical Center has been named Best Hospital in Northern California.

Awards & recognition

Recognized nationally for excellence, we pair world-class medical expertise with compassionate care to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.

Explore our directory of providers that allows you to search by LGBQT+ identities

Compassionate care
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Our care

Gender Affirming Health Program

A multidisciplinary program providing evidence-based, gender-affirming clinical care
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Child and Adolescent Gender Center

Comprehensive care for young people exploring gender identity and expression
Appointments and referrals

Alliance Health Project

Supporting the mental health and wellness of LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected communities
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360 Wellness Center

A range of high-quality services in a single location for people living with HIV/AIDS
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Our LGBTQ+ resources

LGBTQ Resource Center

Info about the center's staff, community, events and training
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Center for Sexual and Gender Minority Health

Advancing SGM health and research at UCSF and beyond
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Center of Excellence for Transgender Health

Comprehensive, effective and affirming health care services
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Center for AIDS Prevention Studies

Cutting-edge, significant, high-impact prevention research
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UCSF Transgender Care Guidelines

Comprehensive guidelines for primary and gender-affirming care of transgender and gender-nonbinary people
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LGBTQ Advisory Committee

Assessing the UCSF experience of LGBTQ+ faculty, staff and learners
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Annual LGBTQIA Health Forum

A unique, student-organized program focused on inclusivity in healthcare
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More resources for patients

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Our nondiscrimination policies

  • Patient nondiscrimination policy

    It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of anyone seeking patient care with UCSF Health on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other attributes.

  • Visitation policy

    Our patients may designate visitors of their choosing. UCSF Health facilities are not permitted to restrict, limit or deny visiting privileges on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other attributes.

  • Employment nondiscrimination policyOpens in a new window

    UCSF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of anyone employed or seeking employment with UCSF on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or other attributes.