Physicians
We provide:
Comprehensive primary care and preventive care for members of the LGBTQ community and their families and friends.
OB/GYN care for lesbian, bisexual and transgender patients.
HIV specialty care and HIV prevention services.
Care for transgender patients, including hormone therapy.
Psychiatric care.
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers provides high quality health care, health education and social services for residents of the multi-cultural neighborhoods on Milwaukee’s South Side. An independent non-profit agency, Sixteenth Street now operates at five locations.
Our comprehensive health services include adult and pediatric medicine, behavioral health services, social services, women’s health, HIV prevention and treatment and an array of other supplemental programs for our patients. What sets Sixteenth Street apart is its innovative programming and dedication to the complete health of the individual as well as the overall health of the broader community.
Abigail Inman is a Physical Therapist at the West Allis Center for Continence and Pelvic Floor. She has worked with transgender patients for over a year, and is willing to refer trans patients to surgeons for gender-affirming procedures.
Dr. Alex Means is a dermatologist at the Jackson St. Clinic. He has worked with 50+ transgender patients over 10+ years and refers trans patients to surgeons for gender-affirming surgeries.
Dr. Amanda Strosahl has worked with over 50 transgender patients in 10+ years of experience. She prescribes hormones, makes referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents or other records. She has developed her own informed consent form and uses WPATH, Endocrine Society, and other sources to inform her decisions when working with trans patients.
Dr. Amy Groff works at East Clinic Family Medicine. She has worked with over 50 transgender patients and is willing to prescribe hormones, refer patients to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and write letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Andrew B. Schmitt works at the Wildwood Family Clinic in tandem with therapists who serve the transgender community. He has worked with trans patients for over a year, prescribes hormones, makes referrals for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Dr. Anna Svircev has been working with transgender patients for over a year. She prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Anna Mirer has been working with transgender patients for over a year. As a resident, patients also work with an attending physician when they see her. She prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Antoinette Hayek has worked with transgender patients for over a year. While she does not prescribe hormones to trans patients, she does make referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery.
Dr. Apple Bodemer specializes in dermatology and has worked with transgender patients for over a year. As a part of her practice, she refers trans patients to surgeons for gender-affirming procedures and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Batul Valika specializes in endocrinology and reproductive medicine at the Aurora Womens Specialty Clinic. She has worked with over 50 transgender patients in 10+ years. Dr. Valika prescribes hormones to trans patients, refers trans patients to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents or other records. In addition to following the WPATH standards of care, Dr. Valika also follows the Endocrine Society Guidelines.
Dr. Brian Hilgeman has worked with transgender patients for over a year. He prescribes hormones, refers patients to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Hilgeman works at two locations:
Sixteenth Street Community Health Center
1032 S. Cesar Chavez Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Medical College of Wisconsin
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Christopher L. Wells, DO, specializes in family medicine, obstetrics, surgical obstetrics, maternal health, and medical weight loss at The Platteville Clinic at Southwest Health. As a nonbinary physician, Dr. Wells takes pride in offering the highest level of care to the LGBTQ+ community.
Dr. Wells has worked with over 25 transgender patients for 5+ years, prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming procedures, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Elizabeth Ziemann has been working with transgender patients for 5+ years. She prescribes hormones to trans patients, refers trans patients to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents.
Nearly 100% trans patients (and folks have been pretty enthusiastic about her—she’s also involved with work with the WI Trans Health Coalition)
She is an independent osteopathic doctor, and practices both informed consent for hormones and Direct Primary Care, meaning that she does not take health insurance and charges a flat monthly fee for patients
Services provided: Primary Care, trans health, HIV treatment, Hep-C treatment, STD testing, referrals to social, counseling, legal, dental, and nutrition.
Dr. Erin Gutowski provides primary pediatric care for gender fluid, gender non-conforming and transgender patients. She enjoys working with families, schools, and communities to build a more inclusive environment for all patients who identify as a gender and/or sexual minority.
Dr. Gutowski has been working with transgender patients for over a year. She makes referrals for gender-affirming procedures, writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents, and works with a pediatric endocrinologist who prescribes hormones.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jaqueline Akert, NP, has 5+ years of experience working with transgender patients. She works in Women's Health Services at the Aurora Obstetrics & Gynecology clinic. She prescribes hormones to trans patients over the age of 18 and refers patients to surgeons for gender-affirming procedures.
Dr. Jeffery Tiemstra works at the Aurora Lakeland Family Medicine Clinic. He has worked with transgender patients for over 10 years, prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents.
Dr. Jenna Sarvaideo works at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin's Inclusion Health Clinic, which serves LGBTQ+ patients ages 15+. Dr. Sarvaideo describes herself as a "big advocate for HRT." She is passionate about transgender medicine, and hopes to advance the field through research.
She has worked with over 50 transgender patients in over a year. She prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Froedtert Hospital and Medical College of Wisconsin, run a transgender clinic first and third Wednesday mornings of every month.
Dr. Jessica Francis works at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin's Inclusion Health Clinic, which serves LGBTQ+ patients ages 15+. She has worked with over 50 transgender patients in 5+ years, prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents.
Dr. Jessica O'Brien is a Family Medicine Physician at Aurora and a faculty member in the University of Wisconsin Aurora Family Medicine Residency Program. She has worked with 25+ transgender patients for 5+ years, prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and writes write letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
In addition to following the WPATH standards of care and ICATH informed consent standards, Dr. O'Brien also uses the UCSF Center of Excellence for transgender care and FenWay Health.
Dr. Jessica Schmid has worked with transgender patients for over a year. Before prescribing hormones, Dr. Schmid requires that trans patients seek behavioral health care for at least one year and complete an informed consent form. She also refers trans patients to surgeons for gender-affirming procedures and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents.
Since 1969, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers has provided high quality health care, health education and social services for residents of the multi-cultural neighborhoods on Milwaukee’s South Side. An independent non-profit agency, Sixteenth Street now operates at five locations.
Our comprehensive health services include adult and pediatric medicine, behavioral health services, social services, women’s health, HIV prevention and treatment and an array of other supplemental programs for our patients. What sets Sixteenth Street apart is its innovative programming and dedication to the complete health of the individual as well as the overall health of the broader community.
Dr. Jonathan Kiechle is a urology specialist who performs gender-affirming surgeries. He has worked with transgender patients for 5+ years.
Kellen Grimm is a Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). As a non-binary trans person, Kellen is passionate about LGBTQI competent health care and the intersection of social justice and health. They live dedicated to the transformation of the body-mind-soul in order to achieve optimal health and spiritual fulfillment.
Kellen has worked with transgender patients for over a year. At their practice, they are willing to refer patients to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery and write letters in support of trans patients updating their identity documents.
Dr. Kristen Wilde works at the Good Hope Internal Medicine clinic in Milwaukee, WI. She has worked with transgender patients for over a year, and while she does not prescribe hormones to trans patients, she does make referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery and is willing to write letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents.
Kristina Schuldt, D.O., has worked with transgender patients for 5+ years. She continues hormone treatment for those already on HRT, refers patients to surgeons for gender-affirming procedures, and writes letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Laura Walsh has worked with transgender patients for over a year. She prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals for gender-affirming surgery, and is open to writing letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Services provided: Primary Care, trans health, HIV treatment, Hep-C treatment, STD testing, referrals to social, counseling, legal, dental, and nutrition.
[Formerly: Greater Milwaukee Center for Health and Wellness, Inc.]
Our skilled staff will meet with patients on an individual basis for comprehensive evaluations, mental health consultations and education. Our services also include puberty-suppressing hormone therapy and gender-affirming hormone therapy. Furthermore, we can provide children and adolescents with connections to appropriate resources and support within the community.
Magnolia Larson, D.O., has worked with transgender patients for over a year. She prescribes hormones, makes referrals to surgeons for gender affirming surgery, and letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents.
Dr. Maria Daniela Hurtado has been working with transgender patients for over a year. She prescribes hormones to trans patients, makes referrals for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Melissa Hidde has worked with over 50 transgender patients in 5+ years. She prescribes hormones for trans patients, makes referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and writes letters to support updating identity documents. As a family medicine physician, she sees patients of all ages and cares for transgender and gender nonconforming kids and youth in addition to adults.
Dr. Michele Malloy works as a Family Medicine Physician at Odana Atrium. She has worked with a small number of transgender patients for over a year, but is willing to prescribe hormones to trans patients, make referrals to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and write letters to support transgender patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Dr. Natasha Hernandez specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Aurora. She has worked with transgender patients for 10+ years and prescribes hormones to transgender patients.
Dr. Nina Piazza works at the Wingra Family Medicine clinic. She prescribes hormones to transgender patients, refers patients to surgeons for gender-affirming surgery, and is willing to write letters to support patients updating their identity documents. She follows the UW health guidelines as a standard of care.
Dr. Olushola Akinshemoyin Vaughn provides dermatologic services for transgender patients, including laser hair removal, acne, and referrals for facial procedures. According to Dr. Akinshemoyin Vaughn, "My goal as a physician is to create a safe and mutually respectful relationship with every patient, so that I can do my part to improve his or her overall health. I welcome patients with a variety of skin concerns including special concerns of transgender people and people with skin of color, as well as genital dermatology."
Dr. Akinshemoyin Vaughn has worked with transgender patients for over a year. As a part of her practice, she refers trans patients to surgeons for gender-affirming procedures and writes letters to support trans patients updating their identity documents or other records.
Infectious Disease