My husband and I have been seeing Dr. G for 3 years now. We absolutely insisted on finding a gay doctor after being in San Francisco for many years. We love his openness, enthusiasm, and positive attitude. We are so lucky to find him in a such an anti-LGBTQ state. Thank you Dr. G!!!

I recently had my first appointment with Dr. Giffen. After losing my long-term PCP who moved out of state, I was pinballed back and forth through providers and specialists with no real interest in taking the time to understand my long list of health concerns or making me feel comfortable and confident in my care. It’s thanks to this website that I stumbled across Dr. Giffen and I am so relieved that I think I could cry. First of all, he has an amazing bedside manner and is courteous, honest, knowledgeable and kind. Best part is that I can already tell that he’s the kind of doctor who involves you in your care and gives you options and information to help you come up with the best care plan together. It’s so hard to find a doctor who is willing to take the time (especially as a patient with many chronic conditions) to make you feel seen and heard and welcome.
As a neurodivergent person who NEEDS that extra bit of time, I did not feel rushed one single time in the almost hour we were in his office. He was thorough in going through and understanding my conditions and reassuring me that he had my back. There was a great amount of empathy and kindness as well and you can just tell that he cares about his patients and their well-being.
I am not from Indianapolis, and had to make a bit of a drive to see him. To anyone thinking about making that travel: It is 100% worth it just for the quality of care you’ll receive from Dr. Giffen. I have personally found it such a struggle to find affirming and caring providers, especially as part of the LGBTQ+ community and the neurodivergent community. Finally, after a long search, I feel like I’m in the right hands.

I came to Dr Giffen almost 2 years ago to being my ftm transition. I was excited and worried but I felt ready for it. I was also worried I’d have to wait a long while to get HRT but to my surprise I got it the same day of my initial appointment. I have had bad experiences with doctors in the past and was worried this would be another one that would refuse to listen to me and shrug off any concerns I had. But Dr. Giffen is by far the best doctor I’ve ever seen. No matter how small my issues are he feels welcoming and reassuring. He’s helped me on my transition journey and general health as well. I suffer from anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and depression and we worked together to find out better meds for my ailments.

I recently changed employers and needed to select a new PCP due to insurance changes.  I spent some time looking for a provider who specializes in LGBTQI populations and selected Dr. Giffin.  I am so glad I did.  As a middle-aged HIV+ (for 20 years) gay man he is only one of a handful of medical providers that treated me with the utmost respect and understanding.  Beyond that he is incredibly knowledgeable in his field.   He recommends testing that no other provider had ever suggested for sexual health concerns.  I never feel rushed during appointments.

He is also up-to-date on weight management.  As a larger bodied person, I have experienced providers in the past that are fatphobic and often rude about my size.  Dr. Giffin is working with me and the weight management program through my employer so that I can receive weight management medications, nutrition coaching, and exercise coaching to address my lifelong battle with weight loss.

He’s just amazing.  I have had excellent NPs, MDs, DOs, in the past but none of them are as approachable or caring.  I cannot say enough things about Dr. Giffin.

I appreciate his pace. He never seems to be in a rush and really listens to you. I started HRT with him and have recommended him to countless friends. Friends who weren’t getting anywhere with other providers were taken care of by him. It is so comforting to know that there are providers out there with his qualities for our community. I also had the opportunity to shadow him for a day and watched one by one as he saw patients with varying needs, consistent with his approach all day: he listened intently, then provided different avenues for care, and never rushed any interaction.  Make an appointment with him and see for yourself!