Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clinic
States that in no aspect of its programs shall there be differences in the treatment of persons because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.
Every member of our clinic staff has had LGBTQ-specific cultural humility training. This training, through the Safe Zone Project, is to make sure our clinic setting is welcoming and affirming for all our patients.
Patients with disabilities and non-English speakers are welcome. Our clinic provides full-service health care to meet the LGBTQ health care needs.
About the LGBTQ Clinic
Our LGBTQ Medical Services Include:
- Chronic disease management, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Contraceptive management
- Gender-affirming voice services
- Gynecological services, including:
- Breast exams
- Pelvic exams
- Menopause care
- Obstetric care
- HIV testing and prevention
- Hormone therapy (for patients ages 18 years and older)
- Immunizations
- Post-surgical care for those who have undergone gender affirming surgery
- Routine physical exams and wellness
- Same-day urgent care visits
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
Please note that current Iowa law prohibits certain gender affirming care for patients under the age of 18. We provide services in compliance with applicable law.
Our Care Team
![John Jensen, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2022-12/jnjensen.jpg.webp?itok=HFHelEyj)
![Kelly Ledbetter, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/kledbett.jpg.webp?itok=tzQZHruY)
![Allison Lorenzen, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2022-09/lorenzena.jpg.webp?itok=5krC-iDL)
![Scott Owen, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/srowen.jpg.webp?itok=yu9KoTuZ)
![Kelly L. Ferroni, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/kjohnso4.jpg.webp?itok=ZtUlah_H)
![Miriam Murray, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/murrayme.jpg.webp?itok=4UA2f14X)
![Brad A. Erickson, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/ericksonb.jpg.webp?itok=Y8LUyaQ4)
![Amanda R. Swanton, MD, PhD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2023-09/Swanton_Amanda_2023_02.JPG.webp?itok=a7leN8S4)
![Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH, FAAD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2024-02/vanbeekm.jpg.webp?itok=avytWCr0)
- Cosmetic Surgery & Services
- Dermatology
![Katherine L. Imborek, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/imborekk.jpg.webp?itok=pEWm-BkR)
![Avraham Levin, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/adlevin.jpg.webp?itok=yh8puILL)
![Evelyn Ross-Shapiro, MD, MPH portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2022-10/rossej.jpg.webp?itok=wp0zvmD-)
![Douglas Van Daele, MD portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2022-09/vandaeled.jpg.webp?itok=tYlO_jHP)
![Cari L. Everhart, MPT portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/everhartcari.jpg.webp?itok=2W_v0831)
- Rehabilitation Therapies
![Mary Hausler, PT, DPT portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/mhausler.jpg.webp?itok=H8gNU1J-)
- Rehabilitation Therapies
![Natalie Kruse, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/nkkruse.jpg.webp?itok=1Cy4KX8O)
- Rehabilitation Therapies
![Amy S. Little, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/littleamy0dscissors0dscissors0dscissors.jpg.webp?itok=R7DomOla)
- Rehabilitation Therapies
![James Kinney, DNP, ARNP portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/jrkinney.jpg.webp?itok=iNkOgj4v)
![Kaytee Knoop, ARNP portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/knoopkl.jpg.webp?itok=58EfJya8)
![Ellen Krischel, ARNP portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2022-09/%20mekrischel.jpg.webp?itok=LgXilsUB)
![Elizabeth Graf, PA-C portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/egraf.jpg.webp?itok=AC_0HU7k)
![Susan Kaliszewski, PA-C portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/skaliszewski.jpg.webp?itok=TFo_VAh7)
![Valerie Kies, PA-C portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/kiesvo.jpg.webp?itok=IpZiTQ1O)
![Sarah Haas, MS, CCC-SLP portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/2022-10/snhaas.jpg.webp?itok=aBVS2N-y)
- Otolaryngology
![A. Louise Pinkerton, MM, MA, CCC-SLP portrait](/sites/default/files/styles/200x300/public/uihc_org/pinkerton.jpg.webp?itok=2Dr65VpS)
- Otolaryngology
- Alex Felton, RN (Internal Medicine)
- Becky Krob, RN (Internal Medicine)
- Anna Schmidt, RN (Internal Medicine)
- Hannah Ringsdorf, RN (Family Medicine)
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Locations and Offices
![Exterior of UI Health Care clinic on Scott Boulevard in Iowa City](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/uihc_org/scott_blvd_exterior.jpeg.webp?itok=PmWxks6k)
![Lobby photo of the fourth floor of Iowa River Landing](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-07/Floor%204.jpg.webp?itok=L9kFYBV4)
![Iowa River Landing East exterior location photo](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-08/IowaRiverLandingEast_5339_REV_2400x1400.png.webp?itok=Y0w0Kd5V)
![Infertility care clinic location check in desk](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-03/20230301_North_Dodge_08-edit.jpg.webp?itok=NL9nyWfy)
Patient Stories
![Lori Brinkley](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/uihc_org/brinkley_lori.jpg.webp?itok=g_69zKrI)
Educational Resources
Awards and Recognition
![LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer Designation](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2024-06/HEI%202024_Silver-High%20Performer.png.webp?itok=_T3TNlqz)