TRANSGENDER HEALTHCARE
Gender-Affirming Care in a Supportive Environment
Navigating healthcare as a transgender or non-binary individual can be challenging. When seeking gender-affirming care, you deserve a doctor who is knowledgeable, respectful, and treats you as a whole person.
At Paracelsus Natural Family Health Center in Pasadena and Redlands, Dr. Simon Barker provides comprehensive, affirming care for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. Our approach integrates evidence-based gender-affirming treatments with holistic care to support your overall health and well-being throughout your gender journey.
You don’t have to struggle to find respectful, competent transgender healthcare. Dr. Barker has completed specialized training in Transgender Health and brings a depth of experience in hormone management to support your gender-affirming journey. Our practice is committed to providing a safe, supportive environment for all gender identities.
What Makes Our Transgender Healthcare Different
Affirming, Patient-Centered Care – We believe in care that respects your identity, goals, and unique healthcare needs. Our approach includes affirming care that respects your gender identity and preferred name/pronouns, informed consent model for adults (18+ years) for hormone therapy, supportive environment creating a safe welcoming space for transgender and nonbinary individuals, youth-friendly care working with trans, nonbinary, and questioning youth and their parents, primary care services providing comprehensive health services beyond hormone therapy, and individualized treatment developing care plans tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
Comprehensive Gender-Affirming Services – We offer care to transgender and nonbinary patients at both our Pasadena and Redlands locations including feminizing and masculinizing hormone therapy, multiple delivery methods (injections, pills, or creams) based on your needs and preferences, informed consent model for adults (18 years or older), supportive care for trans, nonbinary, and questioning youth and their parents, primary care and physicals in a supportive environment, comprehensive health assessments, nutritional support during transition, and coordination with other healthcare providers when needed.
Flexible Hormone Therapy Options – We provide personalized hormone therapy for transgender and nonbinary individuals with feminizing hormone therapy available through injections, pills, or creams customized to your specific transition goals; masculinizing hormone therapy available through injections, pills, or creams personalized based on your specific needs; and for nonbinary individuals, flexible treatment options aligned with your gender expression goals and individualized approaches that honor your unique identity with ongoing adjustments based on your feedback and needs.
Specialized Training and Experience – Dr. Barker has completed specialized training in Transgender Health and brings extensive experience in hormone management to support your gender-affirming journey with evidence-based treatments and holistic care.
How Our Transgender Healthcare Works
Initial Consultation – We conduct a thorough health history and discussion of your goals, review of informed consent for hormone therapy for adults, discussion of treatment options and expected effects, and development of your personalized care plan. We create a welcoming environment where you can discuss your needs openly.
Hormone Therapy Initiation – Based on your goals, we begin personalized hormone therapy using your preferred delivery method (injections, pills, or creams). Treatment is customized to your specific transition goals whether you’re seeking feminizing therapy, masculinizing therapy, or a nonbinary approach aligned with your gender expression.
Follow-Up Care and Monitoring – We provide regular monitoring of hormone levels, adjustments to treatment as needed based on your response and feedback, ongoing support for any questions or concerns, and coordination with other healthcare providers as appropriate. Follow-up appointments are scheduled based on your individual needs and where you are in your transition process.
Comprehensive Primary Care – Beyond hormone therapy, we provide primary care and physical exams for transgender and nonbinary individuals in a supportive environment, including comprehensive health assessments that consider your specific health needs as a transgender person.
Support for All Ages and Identities
Adult Care (18+ Years) – For adults, we use an informed consent model for hormone therapy, allowing you to make informed decisions about your care. We provide comprehensive gender-affirming services including hormone therapy, primary care, and ongoing health support.
Youth and Family Support – We are happy to work with trans, nonbinary, and questioning kids and their parents. We provide age-appropriate care and support for youth exploring their gender identity or seeking gender-affirming care, working collaboratively with families.
Nonbinary Individuals – We honor that gender exists on a spectrum and offer flexible treatment options aligned with your unique gender expression goals. Our individualized approaches respect your identity with ongoing adjustments based on your feedback and needs.
Benefits of Our Transgender Healthcare
Affirming, Respectful Environment
You’ll receive care in a safe, welcoming space where your gender identity, preferred name, and pronouns are respected. Our practice is committed to providing affirming care for all gender identities.
Informed Consent Model
For adults (18+ years), we follow an informed consent model that allows you to make informed decisions about your hormone therapy without unnecessary barriers to care.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Your treatment plan is customized to your specific goals and preferences, with flexible hormone delivery options (injections, pills, or creams) and ongoing adjustments based on your feedback and needs.
Comprehensive Health Support
Beyond hormone therapy, we provide primary care, nutritional support during transition, comprehensive health assessments, and coordination with other healthcare providers to support your overall health and well-being.
Experienced, Trained Provider
Dr. Barker has completed specialized training in Transgender Health and brings extensive experience in hormone management to provide knowledgeable, competent care.
Support Throughout Your Journey
Whether you’re just beginning to explore your gender identity, actively transitioning, or established in your transition, we provide ongoing support tailored to where you are in your journey.
Ready to Begin Your Gender-Affirming Care?
Dr. Barker’s compassionate approach to transgender healthcare provides patients with affirming, evidence-based care in a supportive environment that honors your identity and goals.
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Questions about transgender healthcare?
Call either office to discuss how our affirming approach can support your unique needs and gender-affirming goals.
Call either office to discuss how our affirming approach can support your unique needs and gender-affirming goals.