Gender-Affirming Care in New Jersey
People who are transgender face unique health care needs and challenges. Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to providing inclusive and gender-affirming care for all individuals, including those who identify as transgender. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone feels respected and valued.
Our compassionate team is trained to provide culturally competent care that addresses health care disparities and promotes the well-being of our LGBTQ+ community members, patients and their families. From primary care to gender-affirming surgeries, we offer comprehensive services designed to support the diverse needs of transgender people — no matter where they are in their health care journey.
Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health?
All the gender-affirming care you need is right here in New Jersey. The services we offer are personalized, all patients are welcome and the staff is eager to take care of you. Beyond this, when you come to Hackensack Meridian Health for gender-affirming care, you get:
Comprehensive and inclusive services: From hormone therapy and mental health support to gender-affirming surgeries, our team provides inclusive care that addresses the diverse health care needs of our transgender patients.
Recognized excellence in LGBTQ+ health care: We are proud to have been named No. 1 in the U.S. on Diversity Inc.’s “Top Hospitals & Health Systems” list for 2023 and to have eleven of our hospitals earn the “LGBTQ+ Health Care Equality Leader” designation with a perfect score of 100. This recognition reflects our ongoing efforts to provide respectful and culturally competent care for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Experienced and compassionate providers: We understand the importance of building trusting relationships with our patients. That’s one of the reasons we designed an extensive training program for physicians on appropriate language and terminology, as well as on the unique health needs and health disparities faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Gender-Affirming Care Procedures
Access culturally competent treatment and prevention services, transition-related care and mental health support. We also provide coverage for routine, chronic and urgent non-transition services, ensuring that all patients' health care needs are met.
We offer a variety of gender-affirming procedures, such as:
- Chest masculinization
- Chest feminization
- Body contouring
- Non-invasive procedures like Botox and filler injections
Patients receive the best possible care through the combination of research, collaboration with other specialties and access to innovative treatments. Hackensack Meridian Health specialists work closely together to coordinate a patient’s care, and these specialists may include:
- Plastic surgeons are experts in procedures that help people change their physical appearance.
- Endocrinologists are experts in hormone therapy, crucial for gender-affirming care, prescribing and overseeing hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
- Mental health professionals evaluate patients' mental well-being, provide counseling services, assess readiness for procedures and aid in social and emotional transitioning.
- Gynecologists are consulted for specific care needs, particularly for transgender men requiring services like cancer screenings or reproductive health check-ups.
- Speech therapists assist in adjusting voice and communication styles to match gender identity by offering techniques for achieving a comfortable and genuine voice.
- Dermatologists provide hair removal services for facial feminization using laser therapy or electrolysis, addressing cosmetic needs during transition.
- Primary care physicians organize overall care, handle common health concerns and track hormone therapy progress for comprehensive transgender health care.
Our Doctors
Our experienced team includes board-certified plastic surgeons who have special interests in gender-affirming care. Find a doctor and schedule an appointment today.
