In addition to the folks below, you can also check out Blue Cross Blue Shield’s RI Safe Zone Provider List. BCBSRI’s LGBTQ Safe Zone Program certifies providers and community‐based organizations that uphold best practices in the treatment of LGBTQ+ people. To become a Safe Zone, organizations must have policies, procedures, and physical space related to safe, affirming, and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ people in place.
Breast/Chest Health
| Kent Hospital Breast Health Center Micaela Weaver, DO FACS (she/her) Breast Cancer Screening and Risk Assessment, Genetic Testing, Surgery “I am a board certified general surgeon and fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. I provide breast cancer risk assessment and screening recommendations regardless of gender identity, hormone use, prior surgery, or planned surgery. I will also see patients with breast/chest-related concerns such as infection, masses, or nipple discharge.” | Warwick, RI | 401-736-3737, ext. 2 |
Cardiology
| Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Associates at Care New England Teresa Slomka, MD | Warwick, RI | 401-681-4996 |
| Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute Omar Hyder, MD | Providence, RI | 401-793-7191 |
Dermatologist
| Dermatology Professionals Lynn Iler, MD | East Greenwich, RI | 401-885-7546 |
| School Street Dermatology William Wray, MD | Pawtucket, RI | 401-728-6990 |
| Brown Dermatology Helena Khun, MD | Providence/Cranston, RI | 401-444-7959 |
Dietician
| From the Heart Nutrition Liz Fayram, RDN, CEDRD, RYT Cate Brennan, RDN Michelle Suriani, RDN, LDN Ashley Cronin, RDN, LDN | Providence, RI | hello@fthnutrition.com (p) 401-521-2815 (f) 401-214-9633 |
| Nick Hamdi (he/they), MS, RD, LDN | RI | 401-484-0241 |
| Side by Side Nutrition Taylor Craven, MS, RDN, CD (others) | Virtual | |
| Olive Branch Nutrition Laila Shanaa MS RDN LDN | Framingham, MA Virtual (in MA/RI) | LAILA@OLIVEBRANCHRD.COM |
| Meg Salvia Nutrition Emily Taylor RDN | Cambridge, MA | meg@megsalvia.com (p) 617-982-3933 |
| MetroWest Nutrition Jamie Dannenberg, MS, RD, LDN | Newton, MA Framingham, MA Westborough, MA | info@metrowestnutrition.com (p) 617-332-2282 |
Endocrinology
| Rhode Island Hospital/Brown Endocrinology Geetha Gopalakrishnan, MD Daryl Selen, MD | East Providence, RI Providence, RI | 401-649-4090 |
| Women & Infants Hospital Eden Cardozo, MD | Providence, RI | 401-441-5336 |
Gastroenterology
| New England Gastroenterology Brett Kalmowitz, MD Valley Cameron Dreisbach, MD | Providence, Pawtucket, Cranston, Lincoln, RI | 401-274-4800 |
Gynecology/OBGYN
| Women & Infants LGBTQ+ Obstetric & Gynecologic Health Beth Cronin, MD & team The LGBTQIA+ Clinic at Women & Infants Hospital provides inclusive, compassionate, and affirming OBGYN care for the LGBTQIA+ community. We recognize the unique health needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals and are committed to addressing long-standing health disparities through comprehensive care, research, and education. We offer a full range of services, including: – Cancer screenings – Contraceptive counseling – Fertility consultations – HIV prevention – STI treatment – Procedures/exams with sedation when needed We also provide specialized care for pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum needs, understanding the challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. | Providence, RI 401-430-8380 Fax: 401-919-5855 |
| Landmark Medical Center Dr. John Morton | Woonsocket,RI 401-767-1576 |
| Lifespan Physician Group Obstetrics and Gynecology Services Michele Style, DO Michele Style, DO, is the co-founder of the Pride Clinic at Albert Einstein Medical Center, a multidisciplinary program for LGBTQ health. Her clinical interests include comprehensive obstetrics and gynecologic care and LGBTQ health care. Dr. Style sees patients 13 and older. | Providence, RI 401-606-3000 |
| Hasbro Adolescent Healthcare Center Emily Allen, MD Maayan Leroy-Melamed, MD 12-23 years old | Providence, RI 401-444-5980 |
| Southcoast Health/Hawthorn Medical Associates Dr. Annalise Boisvert Dr. Boisvert helps navigate the “difficulties that many members of LGBTQ+ face not only in society in general but especially in the realm of healthcare, trying to find physicians and care providers that are comfortable working with members in our community and addressing special needs, questions and concerns they may have.” | Dartmouth, MA 508-996-3991 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Dr.Yvonne Gomez-Carrion Provides hysterectomies for transgender men as well as other gynecological care. Note: As of August 2022, Dr. Gomez-Carrion is accepting new patients, but she plans to retire summer 2023. The medical group plans to hire another doctor for this role. | Boston, MA 617-667-2952 |
| Central Mass OB/GYN Associate Dr. Celeste Straight | Shrewsbury, MA 508-845-2323 |
| Health Imperatives Health Imperatives offers Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing and Treatment, Reproductive care for all genders, PrEP and nPEP, cancer screenings, and gender affirming hormone therapy. | Brockton, MA 508-583-3005 |
| UMASS Memorial Medical Center Dr. Luu Ireland | Worcester, MA 508-334-1000 |
Hematology
| Lifespan Cancer Institute Sabrina Witherby, MD | Providence, RI | 1-844-222-2881 |
Naturopathy
| Leaves of Change Marcy Feibelman, ND | Providence, RI | 508-343-0580 |
| Progressive Health John Strauss, MD and ND | Providence, RI | 401-455-1722 |
Neurology
| Rhode Island Hospital Rhode Island Hospital Department of Neurology | Providence, RI | 401-444-8795 |
Orthopedic Surgery
| University Orthopedics Paul Fadele | East Providence, East Greenwich, RI | 401-457-1535 |
| Ortho Rhode Island Tony Mechrefe, MD- Ankle/Foot | Westerly, Warwick, Smithfield | 401-777-7000 and ask for Breigh or Kelsey |
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
| Lifespan Pelvic Pain Program at the Women’s Medicine Collaborative Christi Ciesla Kristina Fitzgerald | Providence, RI | 401-793-2145 |
| Roots Physical Therapy & Yoga Amy E Smith, PT DPT (she/her) Rachael Giordano, PT DPT OCS (she/her) Alyssa Dawson, PT DPT (she/her) Kay Mastrocola, PT, DPT (she/her) Roots Physical Therapy + Yoga in Providence is a physical therapy and pelvic floor physical therapy provider specializing in working with the LGBTQIA+ population; we’re queer owned and work with folks who undergo gender affirming procedures regularly. | Providence, RI | 401-862-7037 |
| Spaulding Pelvic Health Rehabilitation at Care New England Lisa Charron, PT, DPT, CAPP-OB (she/her) Kendra-Lynn Bisconti, PT, DPT, PRPC (she/her) Specialty areas: Pelvic health including bladder, bowel, pelvic pain, sexual dysfunction, endometriosis | East Greenwich, RI | 401-886-4650 |
Physical Therapy
| Performance Physical Therapy | Providence, East Greenwich, East Providence, Middletown, North Providence, Pawtucket, Smithfield, Warren, South Kingstown, Warwick, Woonsocket | 401-726-7100 |
| Pappas Physical Therapy *Also has personal fitness at Cranston location* | Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Greenwich, East Providence, Johnston, Lincoln, Middletown, North Providence, Smithfield, Tiverton, Wakefield, Warwick, Pawtucket, Woonsocket | 401-205-3423 |
| Roots Physical Therapy & Yoga Amy E Smith, PT DPT (she/her) Rachael Giordano, PT DPT OCS (she/her) Jaclyn Plante, PT DPT (she/her) Alyssa Dawson, PT DPT (she/her) Roots Physical Therapy + Yoga in Providence is a physical therapy and pelvic floor physical therapy provider specializing in working with the LGBTQIA+ population; we’re queer owned and work with folks who undergo gender affirming procedures regularly. | Providence, RI | 401-862-7037 |
Radiology
| RI Medical Imaging | Providence, RI | 401-680-0658 |
| XRA Medical Imaging | Wakefield, RI | 401-792-9840 |
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