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You belong here. Our LGBTQ team is proud to provide welcoming and affirming health care for all.
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Research Study Opportunity for Transgender Patients
Transgender and gender diverse patients are invited to participate in a study about alcohol use and drinking-related experiences. You must drink alcohol to participate. The study consists of two confidential online surveys, four weeks apart. Compensation is offered.
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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

Dr. Katie Imborek runs our LGBTQ clinic at our Iowa River Landing location. Learn more about the clinic, and how it began in these videos.

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
  • 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

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We submit insurance claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and most common commercial insurance providers. One of our staff members facilitates the care of uninsured patients or those with insurance and/or financial concerns.

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Want to help us improve care for LGBTQ patients?

Contributions to the LGBTQ Clinic Support Fund are used whenever or wherever the need is greatest, all with the aim of improving the access and quality of care for our patients and their families.

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Our Care Team

John Jensen, MD portrait

John
Jensen
MD

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Kelly Ledbetter, MD portrait

Kelly
Ledbetter
MD

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Surgery
4.83 out of 5 (230 ratings)
Allison Lorenzen, MD portrait

Allison
Lorenzen
MD

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Surgery
4.98 out of 5 (35 ratings)
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Scott
Owen
MD

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  • Otolaryngology
4.77 out of 5 (578 ratings)

Kelly L. Ferroni, MD portrait

Kelly L.
Ferroni
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
4.88 out of 5 (117 ratings)
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Miriam
Murray
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
4.86 out of 5 (274 ratings)

Douglas Van Daele, MD portrait

Douglas
Van Daele
MD

  • Otolaryngology
4.57 out of 5 (812 ratings)

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Marta J.
Van Beek
MD, MPH, FAAD

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Dermatology
4.77 out of 5 (1,489 ratings)

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MD, MPH

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Avraham
Levin
MD

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4.57 out of 5 (126 ratings)

Katherine L. Imborek, MD portrait

Katherine L.
Imborek
MD

  • Family Medicine
4.70 out of 5 (513 ratings)

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Jessica L.
Harms
MD

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4.72 out of 5 (1,208 ratings)

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Aaron D.
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Natalie
Kruse
PT, DPT, CLT-LANA

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Amy S.
Little
DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA

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James
Kinney
DNP, ARNP

  • Family Medicine
  • Surgery
4.78 out of 5 (157 ratings)
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Kaytee
Knoop
ARNP

  • Surgery
4.76 out of 5 (97 ratings)
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Ellen
Krischel
ARNP

  • Family Medicine
4.67 out of 5 (47 ratings)

Elizabeth Graf, PA-C portrait

Elizabeth
Graf
PA-C

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
4.71 out of 5 (478 ratings)
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Susan
Kaliszewski
PA-C

  • Primary Care
4.90 out of 5 (617 ratings)
Valerie Kies, PA-C portrait

Valerie
Kies
PA-C

  • Family Medicine
4.85 out of 5 (570 ratings)

Sarah Haas, MS, CCC-SLP portrait

Sarah
Haas
MS, CCC-SLP

  • Otolaryngology
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A. Louise
Pinkerton
MM, MA, CCC-SLP

  • Otolaryngology

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PharmD, BCACP

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  • Becky Krob, RN (Internal Medicine)
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Locations and Offices

LGBTQ Clinic - Iowa River Landing

Level 4
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
In Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241

LGBTQ Clinic - Iowa River Landing East

Level 2
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
In Iowa River Landing East
920 East 2nd Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241

LGBTQ Clinic – Scott Boulevard

Main Floor
1-319-467-6789
Clinic
In Iowa City - Scott Boulevard
3640 Middlebury Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Katie Imborek, MD, sat down with One Iowa to talk about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself and others against the virus.

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LGBTQ resources
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Information for gay and bisexual individuals
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Awards and Recognition

HEI Healthcare Equity Leader 2020 Badge
Healthcare Equality Index - LGBTQ Healthcare Equity Leader
2020 Human Rights Campaign Foundation Healthcare Equality Index Leader

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