LGBT Friendly Health Care Providers

Providers listed on this page have applied to be listed or are public agencies. If you would like to apply or give feeback on the list, please contact Patrick Loose at ploose@thecentersd.org or 619-692-2077 x125. We have done our best to screen the providers but it is ultimately up to the patient to make the best choice for their particular situation.

Read HRC's informative article about coming out to your doctor.


Chiropractors

Joseph Ortega, D.C.
phone: (619)296-5655
address: 5005 Texas St #301 San Diego, CA 92108

Tim Shannahan, D.C.
phone: (619)543-9999
address: 1816 Lincoln Ave. San Diego, CA 92103

Life Within Family Chiropractic
Marc Gottlieb, D.C.
phone: (619)291-5433
address: 1452 University Ave San Diego, CA 92103

Robek Chiropractic
Shawn Robek, D.C., L.Ac
phone: (619)295-9791
address: 1010 University


Community Clinics

American Indian Health Center
phone: (619) 234-2158
Primary Health Care. Services are provided free of charge to eligibleindividuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Beach Area Community Clinic
address: 3705 Mission Boulevard San Diego, CA 92109
phone: (619) 488-0644
hours: Tue (1pm-4pm), Wed, Thu / (1pm-4pm & 6pm-9pm)

Central Region Public Health Center
address: 5202 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92105
phone: (619) 229-5400
services: primary care, free HIV testing clinics, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations

Clean Needle Exchange Program
Call or email to set up an apporintment.
email: wbrent@ix.netcom.com
phone: 619-602-2763

County Health Services Complex
address: 3851 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92110
phone: (619) 692-8550
services: primary care, free HIV testing clinics, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations

HIV, STD & Hepatitis Branch of Public Health Services (previously known as the County Office of AIDS Coordination)

web: http://www2.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/ServiceCategoryDetails.asp?ServiceAreaID=27
phone: (619) 296-3400
The mission of the HIV, STD & Hepatitis Branch of Public Health Services is to assure the development and delivery of quality HIV services for a diverse community infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The HIV, STD & Hepatitis Branch of Public Health Services coordinates programs for HIV prevention, medical care, and supportive services in San Diego County. Services are provided free of charge to eligibleindividuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

East San Diego Health Center
address: 5202 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
phone: (619) 229-7990 Mon (5:30pm-8pm)

Family Health Centers of San Diego
web site: www.fhcsd.org
e-mail: info@lhfhc.com
phone: (619) 515-2300
The Family Health Centers of San Diego provide comprehensive, accessible, quality health care services to residents and businesses of San Diego and the surrounding region.

The Gay Men's Health Clinic
phone: (619) 515-2424
address: 3544 30th Street, San Diego 92104
Open every Tuesday from 5:30pm to 8:00pm, The Gay Men's Health Clinic is a service of Family Health Services of San Diego, providing quality, affordable health care to gay men and transgendered individuals.

Human Rights Clinic
web site: www.doctorsoftheworld.org
e-mail: info@dowusa.org
phone: (619)278-2405
fax: (619) 294-9281
address: 3990 Old Town Ave., C201, San Diego, CA 92110
Doctors of the World mobilizes the health sector to promote and protect these and other basic human rights and civil liberties for all people, in the United States and abroad. In collaboration with a network of affiliates around the world and in partnership with local communities, we work where health is diminished or endangered by violations of human rights and civil liberties.

Imperial Beach Community Clinic
address: 154 Palm Avenue San Diego, CA 92118
phone: (619) 429-3733
hours: Mon (1pm-5pm), Tue, Thu (1pm-9pm), / Wed, Fri (9am-5pm)

Linda Vista Health Center
address: 6973 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111
phone: (619) 279-0925
hours: Mon, Tues, Wed,*Thurs.** Fri (8:45-5:30)

Logan Heights Family Health Center
address: 1809 National Ave
phone: (619) 515-2300
services: primary care, free immunization for children under two, free HIV testing clinics, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations

Naval Medical Center San Diego (Balboa Navy Hospital)
web site: www.nmcsd.med.navy.mil/
address: 34800 Bob Wilson Dr, San Diego, CA 92134
phone: (619) 532-6400
We are the largest and most comprehensive military healthcare system in the Western United States. We are proud to have the best-educated, most professional health care physicians and specialists in the world. Our goal is to offer quality, compassionate and personalized services you want and deserve. We have nine primary care sites for family members and eight medical clinics serving active duty personnel. Together, our team of primary care providers and medical specialists are your source for unparalleled medical care!

North Central Public Health Center
address: 2440 Grand Ave. San Diego, CA 92109
phone: (858) 490-4400
services: primary care, free HIV testing clinics, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations

North Park Family Health Center
phone: 619.515.2424
web: http://www.fhcsd.org/npfhc.html
Primary Health Care. Services are provided free of charge to eligibleindividuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Our Place - Comprehensive Health Center
address: 286 Euclid Avenue, Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92114
phone: (619) 527-7390
Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Downtown Location:
address: 120 Elm St. Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101
phone: (619) 231-9791
Services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Public Health Services - Fifth Avenue
address: 3028 Fifth Avenue San Diego, CA 92103
phone: (619) 296-2120
Primary care, free HIV testing clinics, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations

Rosecrans Public Health Center
address: 3851 Rosecrans Street San Diego, CA 92110
phone: (619) 692-8550
hours: Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-11:30am & 12:45pm-4:00pm

San Diego County Immunization Initiative
web site: www.immunization-sd.org
e-mail: info@immunization-sd.org
address: P.O. Box 85222 (P511B), San Diego, CA 92186-5222
Fax: (619) 692-5677
Phone: (619) 692-8661
As parents, we want our children to grow up healthy and happy. This involves many important decisions, including those about healthcare. Your doctor is your best resource for discussing the healthcare needs of your child, and for helping you make informed choices, including the decision to immunize your child.

The San Diego Psychological Association
web site: www.sdpsych.org
phone: (619) 297-4825
address: 2535 Camino del Rio South, Suite 220, San Diego, CA 92108
email: sdpa@sdpsych.org
The San Diego Psychological Association is a nonprofit professional organization committed to strengthening the profession of psychology. We serve as a local chapter of the California Psychological Association and represent the diverse needs and interests of San Diego County's psychologists.

San Diego American Indian Health Center
web site: www.sdaihc.com
phone: (619) 234-0648 or (619) 234-2158
address: 2630 First Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
The San Diego American Indian Health Center (SDAIHC) is a private, nonprofit corporation established in 1979 to provide services to Native Americans living in the San Diego area. The Center's services have been expanded to cover all people in need who qualify for government assistance (see "Eligibility" section), while maintaining a focus on the Native American population.

San Diego County Department of Health Services, Askew Clinic
address: 1700 Pacific Highway, Rm. 107 San Diego, CA 92101
phone: (619) 692-8550
hours: Mon-Fri (7:30am-11:30am & 1pm-4pm)

San Ysidro Health Center
web site: www.syhc.org
phone: (619) 428-4463
address: 4004 Beyer Blvd., San Ysidro, CA 92173
San Ysidro Health Center (SYHC) has been providing quality, low-cost, primary health care services to South Bay residents for over 32 years. In addition to the main health center in San Ysidro, SYHC maintains satellite clinics in Chula Vista and National City that are conveniently located and easily accessible using the public transit system - bus or trolley.

SEAR
address: 324 N. 47th St. San Diego, CA 92102
phone: (619) 264-7351
Services: primary care, free HIV testing clinics, Hepatitis B and C and Syphilis tests, Hepatitis vaccinations STD Clinics

Southeast Public Health Center
address: 3177 Ocean View Boulevard San Diego, CA 92113
phone: (619) 231-9300
hours: Mon, Wed, Fri (10am-6pm), / Thu (11am-7:00pm)

UCSD Owen Clinic
phone: (619) 543-3995
web: http://www.health.ucsd.edu/owen
Primary Health Care. Services are provided free of charge to eligibleindividuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

Vista Community Clinic
web site: www.vistacommunityclinic.org
e-mail: info@vistacommunityclinic.org
phone: (760) 631-5000 x 1135 or (760) 421-0408
fax: (760) 724-9596
address: 1000 Vale Terrace, Vista, CA 92084
Vista Community Clinic provides FREE HIV/STD testing in North County as well as comprehensive medical services and HIV prevention programs. Case management available. Please check our site for locations and additional information.

Dentistry

Carl Jepsen, DDS
phone: (619) 298-2229
address: 306 Walnut St. Suite #39 San Diego, Ca. 92103

Thomas J. Gass, DDS
phone: (619)299-5925
address: 3330 3rd Ave. Ste. 302 San Diego, CA 92103
web: www.thomasgassdds.com

Family Pratice/Primary Care

Brian Kim, M.D.
phone: (760)806-5400
address: 130 Cedar Rd., Vista, CA 92083
Sharp Mission Park Medical Group

Comprehensive Health Center
Jennifer Tueter M.D.
phone: (619) 231-9300
address: 3177 Ocean View Blvd. San Diego, Ca. 92113

Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group
Flora I. Danque, M.D., F.A.A.F.P., F.A.B.G.S
1240 Broadway Ave, El Cajon, CA 92021
858-499-2269

Fertillity Specialists

Mitch Lehman L.A.C.
Select Health Group
619 857 3703
acupuncture-san-diego.com
Acupuncture, Fertility, Pain Management, Hormones, Auto-immune Disorders, acupuncture, holistic health, ease side affects of medications (including HIV/AIDS medications)

Holistic Health

MomEase Postpartum Support
Susie Gill
DONA International Trained Postpartum Doula
Email: gillsusie@gmail.com
Phone: 619-252-5961
As a DONA International trained Postpartum Doulua,
(www.dona.org) (www.beautifulbeginnings.org), I can help you as you
transition into your new role by providing quality care and support in your
home. A Postpartum Doula not only gives non-judgmental guidance and
encouragement as you learn to care for your new baby, but also attends to your
needs if you are recovering from the experience of labor and delivery.

The Lesbian Health Clinic (Progressive Health Services)
web: www.progressivehealth.org
address: 2141 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104
phone: (619) 260-0810
Contact, Suzanne Gage, LAc, RNC, NP: Nurse Practioner, GYN, Paps, Donor Insemination, Nutritionist, Acupuncturist, CARES Program for LGB Women with Cancer and Other Life Challenging Illneses.

Mitch Lehman L.A.C.
Select Health Group
619 857 3703
acupuncture-san-diego.com
Acupuncture, Fertility, Pain Management, Hormones, Auto-immune Disorders, acupuncture, holistic health, ease side affects of medications (including HIV/AIDS medications) Obstetrics and Gynecology

UCSD Women's Health Center
phone: (619) 471-9230
address: 330 Lewis St. Suite #200 San Diego, Ca. 92123

Best Start Birth Center
phone: (619) 299-0840
address: 3343 Fourth Ave. San Diego, Ca. 92103

Kaiser Permanente
Patricia Achilly, N.P.
phone: (800) 290-5000
address: 4405 Vander Ave. San Diego, Ca. 92120

Southern California Kaiser Permanente Medical Group
Diana Cantu, M.D.
phone: (800) 290-5000
address: 780 Shadowridge Dr. Vista, Ca. 92083

Planned Parenthood
phone: 1-800-230-PLAN

Lesbian Health Clinic
Suzanne Gage R.N.
phone: (619)260-0810
address: 2141 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104

Mental Health/Counseling Services

Heather M. Berberet, Psy.D.
Clinical and Consulting Psychology
address: 3101 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.
phone: 619.379.8513
web: www.drberberet.com

Linda S. Rose, LCSW
Learn practical skills to create extraordinary relationships;
counseling for individuals and couples.
Phone: 858-361-0198
email: lroseis@runbox.com 
address: 5850 Oberlin Drive, Suite 330; San Diego  92121

Lisa Schimmel, Ph.D.
phone: (619) 645-7299
address: 4452 Park Blvd. Suite 101 San Diego, Ca. 91226

Judy Schaim, MA, MFT
phone: (619) 298-5536
address: 2850 Fourth Ave. #7 San Diego, Ca. 92103

Val Pearson, Ph. D
phone: (619) 804-8044
address: 426 Pennsylvania Ave San Diego, Ca. 92103

County Mental Health
phone: (619)692-8222
address: 3853 Rosencranz St. San Diego, CA 92110

Patricia Wojdowski, LCSW
phone: (858) 292.0492
address: 4926 La Cuenta Dr. Ste 200 San Diego, 92124

Susan Richards, LCSW, MST, MA
phone: (858)481-2661
address: 993-B Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Solana Beach, CA 92075

Michael J Majeski, Psy.D.
619-322-6976
4215 Spring Street # 123B
La Mesa, CA 91941
drmichael1@cox.net

Mel Karmen, Ph.D.
phone: (619)296-9442
address: 4111 Palmetto Way San Diego, CA 92103
email: Mel.Karmen@cox.net

Shari Mednitsky, Ph.D.
phone: (619)298-6610
address: 3411 3rd Ave San Diego, CA 92103

Susan M. Rose, LMFT
phone: (619)281-3877
address: 5100 Marbolo Dr. San Diego, CA 92116

Tim Tormey, Psy.D, LMFT
phone: (619)244-3575
address: 3707 3rd Ave. San Diego, CA 92103

LA Gender Center
phone: (310)475-8880

Transgender Counseling Services of Southern California
phone: (310)281-9658
web: www.transgendercounseling.com

The Center ' s Health Services
phone: (619)260-6380
address: 2313 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104

Nicole M. Kent, MFT
phone: (760)717-3293
address: 2777 Jefferson St. Ste 201 Carlsbad, CA 92008

HSI Counseling Center
phone: (619)692-0727 or (760)744-3117
address: 5005 Texas St Ste 203 San Diego. CA 92108
or 1649 Capalina Rd, North County

Pamela Alexander, MFT
phone: (619)284-8755
address: 3443 Camino del Rio S. Ste 202 San Diego, CA 92108

Trish E. Vernazza, M.A., MFT, ATR-BC
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Board Certified Art Therapist
phone: (760) 439-8874
Fax: (760) 729-7050
address: 2774 Jefferson Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008
web: www.trishv.com

Stephen White, Psy. D.
Works with LGBT individuals, their parents and other family
Phone: 619-922-1579
E-mail: swhite@the-rainbow-connection.org
Address: 16496 Bernardo Center Drive, Suite 307; San Diego 92128

Recovery/Support

Christie ' s Place, LCSW
phone: (619)702-4186
address: 2440 3rd. Ave San Diego, CA 92101
web: www.ChristiesPlace.org

Center for Community Solutions
phone: 858-272-5777 or 619-697-7477 or 760-747-6282
San Diego County Domestic Violence Hotline-1-888-385-4657; crisis hotline
888-272-1767
address: 4508 Mission Bay Dr. or 7339 El Cajon Blvd. Ste J or 106 S. Grape St
San Diego, CA 92109 La Mesa, CA 91941 Escondido, CA 92027
web: dating violence--www.dvhotline.org

Stepping Stone of San Diego
phone: (619)295-3995
address: 3425 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
web: www.steppingstonesd.org

Live and Let Live Alano Club
phone: (619)298-8008
address: 1730 Monroe Ave San Diego, CA 92116
web: LLLAC.org

Bay Recovery Centers Inc.
phone: (800)375-7263 24 hrs/day
address: 4241 Jutland Dr. Ste 103 San Diego, CA 92117
web: www.bayrecovery.com