Gender Affirming Care Clinic

Bruyère Health Academic Family Medicine's Gender Affirming Care Clinic supports trans and gender diverse individuals ages 18+ in Ontario with the following services:

Initial medical gender-affirming care (hormone starts)
Surgical readiness assessments

Following a gender-affirming and consent-informed approach, care is provided according to best practices and quality standards developed through Health Quality Ontario and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.

As a teaching clinic, medical residents, nurse practitioner students, and medical learners are involved in care under supervision, providing training to future primary care providers in the field of gender affirming care.

How to make an appointment

To be eligible for the program, you need:

To be 18 years of age or older
Have a valid OHIP card
Have a primary care provider willing to continue therapy after discharge from the Gender-Affirming Care Clinic

Referrals can be made by a primary care provider who will also provide follow-up care. Once eligibility is confirmed, the referral will be reviewed, and you will be contacted by a member of our team to schedule an appointment.

Before your appointment

You will need to bring:

Valid OHIP card
List of medications or medication bottles

If you need to reschedule your appointment, please let us know 24 to 48 hours in advance by calling 613-241-3344.

Information for health care providers

Referral criteria:

Reason for referral: Hormone starts and/or surgical readiness assessment

Criteria: 18+ with a valid OHIP card

Our clinic accepts referrals by fax. Please complete all fields in the referral form and fax to 613-241-2755.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to wait for an appointment?

Our wait times vary. We will review your referral, and a member of our team will follow up as soon as we can. If your condition changes while you are waiting, please have your doctor reach out to the clinic with an update.

Who should I contact with questions and concerns?

While you wait for your referral, please continue to share your questions and concerns with your primary care provider. For any issues related to personal safety, call 911. This includes emergencies involving your gender diversity-related concerns.