I am a cisgender female physician who has been caring for LGBTQ+ individuals and families for more than 20 years. I began providing gender-affirming hormone therapy in 2007 and have extensive experience caring for patients across the lifespan, from birth through end-of-life care. I am a member of WPATH and regularly attend and present at LGBTQ+ continuing medical education (CME) programs.
After years of working within healthcare systems that prioritized profits over people, I chose to leave corporate medicine and create a different model of care. The Iris Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported through a Community Sustained Care model.
At The Iris Center, healthcare visits are designed to allow time for conversation, reflection, and meaningful follow-up rather than rushing through concerns. Patients are met with respect for their identities, bodies, and lived experiences. Care decisions are made collaboratively, with attention to the whole person and the relationships that build trust over time.
Care at The Iris Center is rooted in human dignity and connection. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not add-ons or aspirations—they are the foundation of everything we do. We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, affirming healthcare, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.