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.
For all requests:
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.
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 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
Our Care Team

- Cosmetic Surgery & Services
- Surgery







- Cosmetic Surgery & Services
- Dermatology
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- Rehabilitation Therapies

- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation







- Otolaryngology

- Otolaryngology
- Alex Felton, RN (Internal Medicine)
- Becky Krob, RN (Internal Medicine)
- Anna Schmidt, RN (Internal Medicine)
- Hannah Tykol, RN (Family Medicine)
Not sure which Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Clinic provider is right for you?
When you call 1-800-777-8442 we'll help you find a provider who meets your needs.
Locations and Offices

105 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA 52241

920 East 2nd Avenue, Coralville, IA 52241

3640 Middlebury Road, Iowa City, IA 52245
Clinical Trials currently in progress
March 27, 2019
Top surgery, or male chest reconstruction, involves the surgical removal of breast tissue and tailoring of the remaining chest skin, when needed, to g...
June 16, 2017
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (or PrEP) is when people at very high risk for HIV take HIV medicines daily to lower their chances of getting infected.
Patient Stories
June 16, 2020
Lori completed her transition at the UI Health Care LGBTQ Clinic, the only place in Iowa that could perform the procedure she needed.

December 12, 2019
Bruce and Mary Harreld speak with Nicole Nisly, MD, about what they experienced when their daughter transitioned.
April 12, 2022
University of Iowa Health Care has been named an “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, part of the...

September 18, 2020
Katie Imborek, MD, sat down with One Iowa to talk about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself and others against the virus.
Educational Resources
Awards and Recognition

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