LGBTQ+ Health

Overview

MIT Health is committed to providing comprehensive, supportive, personalized healthcare and information to individuals with diverse expressions of gender and sexuality. 

We understand that gender identity exists within a broad spectrum, and that transgender people and those with questions about gender identity may have unique needs that require experienced and supportive healthcare providers and services.

Our services include: 

  • Comprehensive primary care from healthcare providers who are knowledgeable about LGBTQ+ issues, including transgender health issues.
  • Gender-affirming counseling, medical/hormonal treatment, surgical referrals, and letters of support to appropriate specialists.
  • Mental health care and counseling, including Individual and group psychotherapy for LGBTQ-related issues such as coming out and exploring questions around sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • Comprehensive gynecological care
  • Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
  • HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

If you have additional questions or concerns about your care or accessing services, contact Nurse Practitioner Colleen McDonald at 617-258-9355. For questions about health insurance coverage, students may contact the  MIT Student Insurance Office at stuplan@med.mit.edu and employees may contact MIT Benefits at benefits@mit.edu or call 617-253-6151.

Location

E23, second, third, 
fourth floors

Phone

Call provider directly

Hours

M–F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location

E23, second, third, 
fourth floors

Phone

Call provider directly

Hours

M–F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Care Providers

We believe it is essential that LGBTQ+ individuals are able to talk openly and honestly with their healthcare providers. Every clinician at MIT Health is supportive of the LGBTQ+ community. The list below includes providers from Student Mental Health & Counseling and Primary Care who have asked to be identified as having a special interest in caring for LGBTQ+ individuals and who have received special training on the health needs of transgender individuals. These clinicians work with MIT Health’s Gender and Sexuality Care Team, a group that provides coordinated care for LGBTQ+ patients, including transgender patients who want access to medical transitioning services. Transgender patients are not required to see clinicians on this team, but these providers may serve as a place to start when looking for a care provider in a specific clinical area.

LGBTQ Health, Mental Health and Counseling

Accepting New Patients

LGBTQ Health, OB/GYN

Accepting New Patients

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