Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery
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In 2016 BMC established the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. With the unified structure, patients have a single point of contact for their care needs. We are the first center in New England to provide such a comprehensive program and we are a national leader in delivery of gender affirming care.
The U.S. Trans Survey is the largest survey of trans people, by trans people, in the United States. The USTS documents the lives and experiences of trans and nonbinary people ages 16+ in the U.S. and U.S. territories.
USTS reports have been a vital resource, including the reports on the experiences of people of color and reports by state. In 2015, nearly 28,000 people took the USTS. A lot has happened since then – and it’s time to conduct the USTS again in 2022.
Help USTS continue to be the largest, most diverse sample across all identities. Please spread the word to ensure that people of color, older people, those who live in rural areas, immigrants, Spanish speakers, those who are HIV+, and others hear about the survey. More than ever, it's important to ensure that trans voices will shape the future.
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Information about gender affirming surgeries.
Our Team
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Michelle J Sia, DO
Katherine L Modzelewski, MD
Jaromir Slama, MD
Carl G Streed, MD, MPH, FACP
Special Interests
LGBTQ Health, Medical Education, Transgender Health, Cardiovascular Health
Mandy S Coles, MD, MPH
Special Interests
Gender care, Reproductive health
Meghan Brett, LICSW
Micha Martin, LCSW
Special Interests
The integration of medical and behavioral health care for the transgender community
Robert D Oates, MD
Daniel S Roh, MD, PhD
Poorani N Goundan, MD
Philip E Knapp, MD
Catherine A Sullivan, MD
Ricardo M Munarriz, MD
Wendy Kuohung, MD
Shannon L Bell, MD
Neelam A Vashi, MD
Cassandra M Pierre, MD, MPH
Kavita Sharma, MD
Center Staff
| TBA The Center's Director |
Micha Martin, LCSW Center Manager |
| Bex Reidy Center Scheduler |
Jordan Bensley Patient Navigator |
| TBA Behavioral Health Lead |
Luisa Gomes Operations Manager |
| Pam Klein, RN, MSN, ACRN Nurse Liaison |
Carl Streed, MD, MPH, FACP Research Lead |
Patient Resources
Resource List
CATCH - Child and Adolescent Transgender Center for Health
Ways to Support
Private donations are essential in maintaining the level of care that our patients require and deserve. All donations are helpful in supporting project infrastructure of the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery along with helping us develop and distribute best practice guidance for patients everywhere. Whether you are a patient, a parent, another relative, a thoughtful neighbor, a corporation, or a community organization, your contribution will greatly help BMC to continue its life-altering work.
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Research Overview
Please visit the BUMC Transgender Medicine Research Group website for information regarding ongoing clinical research on medical topics regarding transgender-identified individuals
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