Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clinic

You belong here. Our LGBTQ team is proud to provide welcoming and affirming health care for all.
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1-800-777-8442
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.
Learn more about this study
University of Iowa Human Rights Policy

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 and Dr. Evelyn Ross-Shapiro are co-directors of our LGBTQ clinic. Learn more about the LGBTQ clinic how it began in this video:

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

John
Jensen
MD

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Surgery
4.88 out of 5 (184 ratings)
Kelly Ledbetter, MD portrait

Kelly
Ledbetter
MD

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Surgery
4.82 out of 5 (421 ratings)
Allison Lorenzen, MD portrait

Allison
Lorenzen
MD

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Surgery
4.87 out of 5 (285 ratings)
Scott Owen, MD portrait

Scott
Owen
MD

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Otolaryngology
4.79 out of 5 (846 ratings)
Kelly L. Ferroni, MD portrait

Kelly L.
Ferroni
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.88 out of 5 (249 ratings)
Miriam Murray, MD portrait

Miriam
Murray
MD

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.88 out of 5 (446 ratings)
Brad A. Erickson, MD portrait

Brad A.
Erickson
MD

  • Urology
4.69 out of 5 (1,287 ratings)
Amanda R. Swanton, MD, PhD portrait

Amanda R.
Swanton
MD, PhD

  • Urology
4.65 out of 5 (216 ratings)
Marta J. Van Beek, MD, MPH, FAAD portrait

Marta J.
Van Beek
MD, MPH, FAAD

  • Dermatology
  • Pathology
  • Surgery
  • Cancer
4.79 out of 5 (2,110 ratings)
Katherine L. Imborek, MD portrait

Katherine L.
Imborek
MD

  • Family Medicine
4.71 out of 5 (670 ratings)
Avraham Levin, MD portrait

Avraham
Levin
MD

  • Gastroenterology
4.60 out of 5 (184 ratings)
Evelyn Ross-Shapiro, MD, MPH portrait

Evelyn
Ross-Shapiro
MD, MPH

4.87 out of 5 (259 ratings)
Douglas Van Daele, MD portrait

Douglas
Van Daele
MD

  • Otolaryngology
4.60 out of 5 (1,167 ratings)
Cari L. Everhart, MPT portrait

Cari L.
Everhart
MPT

  • Rehabilitation Therapies
Mary Hausler, PT, DPT portrait

Mary
Hausler
PT, DPT

  • Rehabilitation Therapies
Natalie Kruse, PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, CSCS portrait

Natalie
Kruse
PT, DPT, CLT-LANA, CSCS

  • Rehabilitation Therapies
Amy S. Little, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA portrait

Amy S.
Little
DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA

  • Rehabilitation Therapies
James Kinney, DNP, ARNP portrait

James
Kinney
DNP, ARNP

  • Family Medicine
  • Surgery
4.85 out of 5 (546 ratings)
Kaytee Knoop, ARNP portrait

Kaytee
Knoop
ARNP

  • Cosmetic Surgery & Services
  • Surgery
4.79 out of 5 (184 ratings)
Ellen Krischel, ARNP portrait

Ellen
Krischel
ARNP

  • Family Medicine
4.76 out of 5 (470 ratings)
Elizabeth Graf, PA-C portrait

Elizabeth
Graf
PA-C

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)
4.74 out of 5 (647 ratings)
Susan Kaliszewski, PA-C portrait

Susan
Kaliszewski
PA-C

  • Primary Care
4.90 out of 5 (757 ratings)
Valerie Kies, PA-C portrait

Valerie
Kies
PA-C

  • Family Medicine
4.87 out of 5 (797 ratings)
Sarah Haas, MS, CCC-SLP portrait

Sarah
Haas
MS, CCC-SLP

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

A. Louise
Pinkerton
MM, MA, CCC-SLP

  • Otolaryngology
Michelle Miller, PharmD, BCACP portrait

Michelle
Miller
PharmD, BCACP

JP

Jacob B.
Priest
PhD, LMFT

  • Primary Care
4.85 out of 5 (140 ratings)
  • 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

Family Medicine – Scott Boulevard
Main Floor
1-319-467-6789
Clinic
Exterior of UI Health Care clinic on Scott Boulevard in Iowa City
In Iowa City, Scott Boulevard
3640 Middlebury Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
LGBTQ Clinic - Iowa River Landing
Level 4
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
Lobby photo of the fourth floor of Iowa River Landing
In Iowa River Landing
105 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241
LGBTQ Clinic - Iowa River Landing East
Level 2
1-319-467-2000
Clinic
Iowa River Landing East exterior location photo
In Iowa River Landing East
920 East 2nd Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241
UI Center for Advanced Reproductive Care
Suite 2000
1-319-356-8483
Clinic
Infertility care clinic location check in desk
In Iowa City, North Dodge
1360 North Dodge Street, Iowa City, IA 52245
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Educational Resources

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Sexual function resources
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Information for mental health providers of transgender patients
Resources for families and allies of LGBTQ individuals
Information for intersex individuals
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Awards and Recognition

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University of Iowa Health Care has been named an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, part of the nation's largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization.
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