Pride Program - LGBTQ+ Health

Schedule an Appointment

Here, you will find the Einstein Pride clinicians and clinicians from the greater Jefferson network whem we work, and information on how to schedule an appointment with them. We have providers specializing and trained in gender affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming care in DBT, endocrinology, infertility and fertility preservation, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient therapy, pediatric/teen care including puberty blockers/GAHT, physical therapy, pelvic floor therapy, adult primary care including GAHT, psychiatry, TelePrEP services, top surgery, urology, and voice therapy. You can also check out this working document referral guide for the most up-to-date list of our services.

Einstein Pride Providers 

Below are our Einstein Pride Providers. Our Pride Providers are trained and experienced in providing gender affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming care. They participate in ongoing education and program development meetings, and we work with the staff at their sites to provide ongoing training on creating a welcoming, affirming space. 

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Mayfair

In-person appointments at: 7131 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135. Telehealth available.

▪ Dr. Patamaporn Lekprasert, MD (she/her) 
To schedule with Dr. Patamaporn Lekprasert (Dr. Pat), call 484-622-6800. Dr. Pat can see patients 18 years and older. 

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Einstein (Philadelphia and Jenkintown)

To schedule with any Einstein OB/GYN providers, fill out the Patient Navigation form and specify the name of the provider you want to see in the “What kind of appointment/care are you looking to set up?” section. We will then send their office a message requesting they reach out to you to schedule. Or, you can call the numbers directly to schedule for the offices as listed under each provider’s name. 

Additionally, if you want to go to the OBGYN department in off hours, you can be seen for an early morning (8am) or lunchtime (12pm) appointment when the reception is much less busy. The waiting room will be less full at these times. If you are interested in this, please fill out the Patient Navigation form, and the provider's office will reach out to you directly to schedule. 

▪ Dr. Selina Davis, MD (she/her) 
Dr. Davis provides appointments around preconception care and planning, obstetrical care, and gynecological care. Dr. Davis can be scheduled at both Einstein Philadelphia and Einstein Jenkintown. Contact the Klein office directly at 215-456-6990 for Philadelphia or 267-763-1030 for the Jenkintown office to schedule.  

▪ Dr. Sara Pentlicky, MD (she/her) 
Dr. Pentlicky provides LGBTQ+ family planning. Dr. Pentlicky can be scheduled at Einstein Philadelphia. Call 215-456-7180 to schedule.  

▪ Kara Pravdo, MSN, CRNP (she/her) 
Kara provides early miscarriage management and birth control. Kara can be scheduled at Einstein Philadelphia. Call 215-456-7180 to schedule.  

▪ Dr. Kate Stampler, DO (she/her) 
Dr. Stampler offers minimally invasive surgery (including hysterectomy) or preconception care and planning. Dr. Stampler can be scheduled at two different offices at Einstein Philadelphia. Contact the Paley office at 215-456-7180 or the Klein office at 215-456-6990 to schedule. 

▪ Mac VanTilburg Cutts, CNM (they/he) 
Mac provides gynecology, family planning, preconception/fertility, pregnancy and birth care. Mac can be scheduled at Einstein Philadelphia. To schedule with Mac, fill out the Patient Navigation form and include their name in the “What kind of appointment/care are you looking to set up?” section. We will then send his office a message requesting they reach out to you to schedule.

OUTPATIENT THERAPY

Our pride therapists are currently not accepting new patients. However, individuals with Philadelphia CBH can be added to the waitlist. To request to be added to the waitlist, please fill out the Patient Navigation form and include therapy waitlist in the “What kind of appointment/care are you looking to set up?” section. Or contact the Patient Navigator/Social Worker, Amos, at 215-420-0989 or lgbtq-pride@jefferson.edu.  

PEDIATRICS/TEENS

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia 

▪ Dr. Raymond Cattaneo, MD, MPH, FAAP (he/him)  
Dr. Cattaneo provides GAHT/puberty blockers. To schedule, you can reach out to the Patient Navigator/Social Worker, Amos, at 215-420-0989 or lgbtq-pride@jefferson.edu. The number for the front desk at the teen clinic is 215-456-4770 for teen patients with existing appointments. 

▪ Dr. Joy Friedman, MD (she/her)  
Dr. Friedman offers TelePrEP in collaboration with the immunodeficiency clinic's grant through the Philadelphia Department of Health for youth 16-21 years who would like to access PrEP from home. Additionally, Dr. Friedman can provide in-person PrEP and can see LGBTQIA+ patients not seeking hormones. At this time, she is not trained in providing GAHT/puberty blockers. Dr. Friedman can be scheduled at https://providers.einstein.edu/book/2197774.

Logan Plaza 

In-person appointments at: Einstein Family Medicine Logan Plaza, 5201 Old York Road, Suite 311, Philadelphia, PA, 19141. Telehealth available.

All providers can see LGBTQIA+ patients of any age to provide affirming care. At this time, they are not trained in providing GAHT/puberty blockers to patients under 18. Patients can directly schedule online for new patient and follow up visits at the links below, or patients can call 215-394-4195 to schedule. First appointments are 30 minutes in-person.

▪ Dr. Leena Farhat (she/her)
Dr. Farhat can be scheduled online at: 
https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Nahid+Farhat/1487010. 

▪ Dr. Suzi Hosein (she/her)
Dr. Hosein can be scheduled online at: 
https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Suzanna+Hosein/2310598.

▪ Dr. Martha Simmons (she/her)
Dr. Simmons can be scheduled online at: 
https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Martha+Simmons/2111507. 

PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY

Moss Rehab (Jenkintown) 

In-person appointments at: MossRehab Outpatient Clinic, 201 Old York Road, Suite 100, Jenkintown, PA 19046. 

▪ Dr. Danielle Monica PT, DPT, OCS (she/her) 
Dr. Monica provides orthopedic physical therapy. Call the Jenkintown office at 215-884-9050 to schedule. When calling, please mention that you are requesting to specifically see Dr. Monica or mention the Pride Program. Or, you can email Dr. Monica directly at danielle.monica@jefferson.edu. 

Patients who would prefer to have therapy in Center City can call 215-523-7600 to schedule.   

Moss Rehab (Philadelphia) 

To schedule with any of the MossRehab (Philadelphia) providers, email damien.prevo@jefferson.edu including your affirming name, pronouns, contact information, and specify the provider you want to see, and the office will reach out directly to schedule with you. 

▪ Dr. Teresa Gero PT, DPT (she/her)  
Dr. Gero provides physical therapy for orthopedic conditions and chronic pain. 

▪ Dr. Naomi Goodman PT, DPT, (she/her) 
Dr. Goodman provides orthopedic physical therapy, pelvic floor therapy, and any pre- or post- gender affirming surgery. 

▪ Dr. Ann Nwabuebo PT, DPT, WCS  (she/her)  
Dr. Nwabuebo offers pelvic floor work or any pre- or post- surgery or trans specific physical therapy. 

▪ Dr. Sabura Shiffrin PT, DPT (she/her)  
Dr. Shiffrin provides orthopedic and pelvic floor therapy. 

PRIMARY CARE (including GAHT for patients 18+ only) 

Community Practice Center – Einstein Philadelphia 

In-person appointments at: the Community Practice Center, 1300 W Tabor Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141. Telehealth available. 

▪ Dr. Hussein Safa, MD (he/him) 
Patients can call scheduling at 215-456-6500 or book follow-up appointments online at https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Hussein+Safa/1650692. 

Logan Plaza

In-person appointments at: Einstein Family Medicine Logan Plaza, 5201 Old York Road, Suite 311, Philadelphia, PA, 19141. Telehealth available. 

All providers can see LGBTQIA+ patients of any age to provide affirming care. At this time, they are not trained in providing GAHT/puberty blockers to patients under 18. First appointments are 30 minutes in-person. Patients can directly schedule online for new patient and follow up visits at the links below, or call 215-394-4195 to schedule. 

▪ Dr. Leena Farhat (she/her)
Dr. Farhat can be scheduled at https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Nahid+Farhat/1487010.

▪ Dr. Suzi Hosein (she/her)
Dr. Hosein can be scheduled at https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Suzanna+Hosein/2310598.

▪ Dr. Martha Simmons (she/her)
Dr. Simmons can be scheduled at https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Martha+Simmons/2111507.

PSYCHIATRY

Einstein (Philadelphia) 

▪ Dr. Sarah Noble, DO (she/her) 
Dr. Noble is not currently accepting new patients.   

▪ Hanling Zheng, NP (she/her)   
Hanling provides medication management. To schedule with Hanling, please fill out the Patient Navigation form and include her name in the “What kind of appointment/care are you looking to set up?” section. We will then provide your contact information to Hanling, and she will reach out directly. 

TELEPREP

▪ Bikim Brown (he/him) 
To schedule a telehealth appointment for TelePrEP, patients may contact navigator Bikim Brown at 484-614-4494 or patients can go to phillykeeponloving.com. 

TOP SURGERY

Center One 

▪ Dr. Jared Liebman, MD (he/him) 
Dr. Liebman provides double mastectomy and chest reduction surgeries, and breast augmentation. To schedule a consultation, patients can call the Center One office directly at 215-827-1602, and press 1.

For all other patient requests (e.g. to schedule the date of surgery, follow-up appointments, revisions etc.), you call Angie directly at 215-456-4670, extension 3. The consultation is a 30-minute in person consultation. Angie will email the link to the appointment and a brief intake package the week before the consultation. Plasticsurgery@einstein.edu is where photos and letters are to be emailed before the first consultation. 

UROLOGY

Einstein Philadelphia

▪ Dr. Phillip Abbosh, MD (he/him) 
Dr. Abbosh provides Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment testosterone pellets (Testopel), orchiectomy, penectomy, and perineal urethrostomy. Schedule with Dr. Abbosh at 215-456-4600 or online at: https://providers.einstein.edu/provider/Phillip+Abbosh/1450770. 

Jefferson Gender-Affirming, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Providers

In addition to our Einstein Pride Clinicians, we are happy to be a part of a greater network of Jefferson gender-affirming, LGBTQIA+ affirming providers. Below is scheduling information for the Jefferson network providers that we now work with and recommend. 

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY

▪ C. Virginia O’Hayer, Ph.D. (she/her)  
Patients can reach out directly to schedule with V. O’Hayer (she/her) at virginia.ohayer@jefferson.edu. This program only accepts Philadelphia CBH insurance, and participants must be 18 or older. This program offers full model (comprehensive) DBT, which involves weekly skills group (Monday 1-3 p.m. or Thursday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.) as well as weekly individual therapy. All is currently provided via Telehealth via Zoom, so access to Zoom with camera on will be necessary. 

INFERTILITY AND FERTILITY PRESERVATION

RMA Philadelphia 

▪ Dr. Jacqueline Gutmann, MD (she/her) 
To schedule with Dr. Gutmann, have patients call 215-922-1556 or complete form Contact Us to Request a Fertility Appointment | RMA Fertility Clinics (rmanetwork.com) to schedule. RMA provides gender affirming family planning, infertility treatment and freezing of eggs, sperm and embryos. 

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Haddonfield Primary & Specialty Care, An LGBTQ+ Affirming Practice (New Jersey)

In-person appointments at: 80 Tanner Street, Haddonfield, NJ, 08033 (a one-block walk from the PATCO). Telehealth available. 

Appointments are only being accepted for the LGBTQ+ patients who are being seen for primary care at the Haddonfield Practice. For gynecology, family planning, preconception/fertility, pregnancy and birth care, patients should call 844-542-2273 and state they would like to schedule an appointment at the Haddonfield Primary & Specialty Practice, an LGBTQ+ Affirming Practice. Our providers are here 2 ½ days a month, with priority for the Haddonfield patients. Most forms of insurance are accepted except out-of-state (non-New Jersey) Medicaid.

▪ Meridith Stein, CNM (she/her) 
Meredith can be scheduled online at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/s/stein-meredith.

▪ Victoria Asturrizaga, CNM (she/her) 
Vicki can be scheduled online at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/a/asturrizaga-victoria-l.

▪ Jessica Hayes, CNM (she/her) 
Jessica can be scheduled online at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/h/hayes-jessica-c.

Jefferson Center City 

In-person appointments at: 833 Chestnut Street or 1302 Wolf Street, Philadelphia, PA.

▪ Leandra Santos CNM, MSN (she/her) 
Leandra provides LGBTQ+ affirming reproductive care across the lifespan. You can call the office at 215-955-5000 or schedule online at http://jeffersonhealth.org/openscheduling. Leandra can assist with under- and uninsured patients if they have a Philadelphia address.  

▪ Rebecca Prosser, CNM (she/her) 
Rebecca porvides LGBTQ+ affirming perinatal or gynecologic care. You can call the office at 215-955-5000 or schedule online at http://jeffersonhealth.org/openscheduling. 

OUTPATIENT THERAPY

Jefferson Outpatient Psych in Center City 

To schedule, all patients must first have a new patient intake appointment (2 hours) before being referred to therapy. This appointment will generally be with one of the psychiatry residents or one of our NPs depending on the patient’s insurance and provider availability.  

Patients interested in medication should discuss it during the intake appointment; the patient can also request to be referred to a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist or a specific therapist they are interested in. They will then be referred to the therapy waiting list, and the provider will reach out to them directly to schedule when space becomes available. 

The intake appointment can be scheduled by contacting coordinator Mary Beth at 215-955-8420. The therapists are in network for most Medicare plans, Aetna, Magellan, CBH, Cigna, and some other commercial insurance plans.

▪ Em Gormley, MSW, LCSW (he/him):
Patients 16+, licensed in PA and NJ – appts in office in Center City, or via telemedicine for PA and NJ residents.  

▪ Rebecca Newman, MSW, LCSW (she/her):
Licensed in PA and NJ.   

PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PELVIC FLOOR THERAPY

Jefferson Rehabilitation  

In-person appointments at: 25 South 9th St, Philadelphia PA 19107 or 2130 Spring Garden Street, 2nd floor, Philadelphia, PA 19130.

▪ Dr. Samantha Ginsburg, PT, DPT (she/her) 
Dr. Ginsburg provides physical therapy for pelvic floor, bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction, orthopedic conditions and pre- or post- gender affirming surgery. Patients must first have a prescription for physical therapy added to Epic or faxed to 215-923-6808. Once this is completed, the patient can call 215-955-1200 to schedule an initial evaluation. Patients should request an appointment with Samantha Ginsburg. 

PRIMARY CARE (including GAHT for 18+ only) 

Abington Family Medicine 

In-person appointments at: 500 Old York Road, Suite 108, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Telehealth available.
 
▪ Dr. Amy Clouse, MD (she/her) 
To schedule, patients can call the office directly at 215-481-2725 and request Dr. Clouse. 

Haddonfield Primary & Specialty Care, An LGBTQ+ Affirming Practice (New Jersey) 

In-person appointments at: 80 Tanner Street, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 (a one-block walk from the PATCO). Telehealth available.

The office accepts most forms of insurance except out-of-state (non-New Jersey) Medicaid. Dr. Bidey and Justin can see LGBTQIA+ patients ages 13+ to provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care. At this time, they are not trained in providing GAHT/puberty blockers to patients under 18. Marina can see patients ages 18+. To schedule, patients should contact the Haddonfield office directly at 844-542-2273.

▪ Dr. Jenny Bidey, DNP, APN, FNP-BC (she/her)
Patients ages 13+. Dr. Bidey can be scheduled online at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/b/bidey-jennifer.

▪ Marina Khazan, APN, ACNP (she/her)
Patients ages 18+. Marina can be scheduled online at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/k/khazan-marina.

▪ Justin Sullivan, PA-C (he/him)
Patients ages 13+. Justin can be scheduled online at https://www.jeffersonhealth.org/find-a-doctor/s/sullivan-justin.

Jefferson Northeast 

In-person appointments at: 1139 E Luzerne St, Philadelphia, PA 19124. Telehealth available.

▪ Dr. Nyasha George, MD (she/her) 
 Dr. George offers telehealth and in-person appointments. To schedule, you can use or create a profile with MyChart, and request an appointment with Dr. George. Go to http://www.mychart.jefferson.edu/, make an account, click “find a new provider”, click “family medicine”, click “new patient visit”, click “PA, Philadelphia –1139 E Luzerne Street – Frankford"; select a time on Dr. George's schedule, and if you’d like, you can add that you are seeking gender affirming care, LGBTQIA+ affirming care in the “What is the most important thing you want to address during this visit?”.

Or, fill out the Patient Navigation form and include her name in the “What kind of appointment/care are you looking to set up?” section. We will then send her office a message requesting they reach out to you to schedule. 

Jefferson Family Medicine Association (Center City)

In-person appointments at 33 South 9th Street, Suite 301, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

To schedule, patients can call the practice number at 215-955-7190 and request one of the providers below.

▪ Dr. Natalie Antosh, MD (she/her)

▪ Dr. Greg Jaffe, MD (he/him) 
Accepting new patients 

▪ Dr. Marshal Miller, MD (he/him)
Not accepting new patients at this time

▪ Dr. Haley Smallwood, MD (she/her) 

Jefferson Internal Medicine (Center City) 

In-person appointments at: 33 South 9th Street, Suite 701, Philadelphia, PA 19107. 

▪ Dr. Sean Hurt (he/him)  
To schedule, patients can call the practice number at 215-955-6180 and request Dr. Sean Hurt.

PSYCHIATRY

Jefferson Center City 

▪ Dr. Zack Pranckun, DO (he/him) 
Dr. Pranckun works with patients preschool age and older and provides services via telehealth. To schedule, patients can call Mary Beth, the intake coordinator, at 215-955-8962.   

TOP SURGERY

Jefferson Plastic Surgery

In-person appointments at: 840 Walnut Street, 15th Floor, Philadelphia, PA., or Cherry Hill.

▪ Dr. Heather McMahon, MD (she/her) 
Dr. McMahon provides double mastectomy, breast augmentation, and chest reduction surgeries. To schedule with Dr. McMahon, reach out to Amos, Patient Navigator/Social Worker, at 215-420-0989 or email lgbtq-pride@jefferson.edu. Or, fill out the Patient Navigation form and include her name in the “What kind of appointment/care are you looking to set up?” section. We will then send her office a message requesting they reach out to you to schedule. 

▪ Dr. Susanna Nazarian, MD, PhD, FACS (she/her) 
Dr. Nazarian performs double mastectomy and reduction surgeries, not augmentation. A surgery letter is required before consultation, and she can usually see patients for consultation within a couple of weeks. To schedule at Center City, where Dr. Nazarian sees patients on Fridays; patients can call Caroline at 215-503-2346.  To schedule at Cherry Hill, Dr. Nazarian sees patients on Wednesdays and the 2nd and 4th Mondays; patients can call 856-218-2100

VOICE THERAPY

Jefferson Rehabilitation

In-person appointments at: 25 S 9th St, Philadelphia PA 19107. Telehealth available.

▪ Sara Schmuckler, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her) 
Sara offers Speech Language Pathology services for gender affirming voice therapy, vocal dysphonias, speech, language and cognitive linguistic therapies. Sara offers in person or telehealth treatment (PA residents only). To schedule gender-affirming voice therapy, patients must first have a prescription for speech therapy for "Voice and Resonance Disorder" with codes R49.8 and F64.9 added to Epic or faxed to 215-923-6808. Once the prescription is submitted, the patient can call 215-955-1200 to schedule.