Tapestry strives to provide a safe and inclusive experience for all patients. We offer specific services for individuals seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy and/or mental health support.  

What we do specifically 

• We provide non-surgical GAC, including primary care, gender-inclusive cancer screenings, hormone therapies, and behavioral health resources.

What can you expect at an appointment?  

• At your visit, you may get a health screening and labs and determine if/what hormones might be appropriate for you.
• Tapestry providers practice using an informed consent model: hormones can be therapeutic for many people, but they also may come with potential risks and irreversible changes in the body. You will discuss with your provider the risks and benefits of hormone therapy and decide what is right for you.
• If you are on hormones, we typically recommend follow-up appointments and labs.
• Everyone’s journey is individual. Our providers, nurses, and behavioral health staff are here to support you.  

Care Access:  

• Even if you are uninsured, you can come to Tapestry 360 Health for gender-affirming care.
• We will work with you to find the most affordable prescription options using your insurance or, if uninsured, using our 340B program.

What is Gender Affirming Care?   

Tapestry strives to provide a safe and inclusive experience for all patients. We offer specific services for individuals seeking gender-affirming hormone therapy and/or mental health support.  

What we do specifically 

• We provide non-surgical GAC, including primary care, gender inclusive cancer screenings, hormone therapies, and mental health resources.

What can you expect at an appointment?  

• At your visit, you may get a health screening, labs, and determine if/what hormones might be appropriate for you. 

• Tapestry providers practice using an informed consent model: hormones can be therapeutic for many people, but they also may come with potential risks and irreversible changes on the body. You will discuss with your provider the risks and benefits of hormone therapy and decide what is right for you. 

Schedule with Anuj K. Shah, MD, MPH.

Schedule with Yasmine Goelzer, MD

Schedule with Margaret Cushing, PNP

Schedule with Sarah Lau, FNP-BC

Schedule with Julia S. Baird, MD

Schedule with Laurie Carrier, MD

Schedule with Taylor Karhliker, DNP

Schedule with Bridget Buyea, MD

Schedule with Srikala Ayagari

Additional Resources 

If you need additional services, please see the following community resources from our partner institutions:

•  Advocate Health Gender Affirming Program
• Weiss Hospital Gender Confirmation Surgery
• Lurie Children’s Gender Development Program

Resources: 

Legal/name change  

• Lambda Legal

• Chicago House

Voice coaching  

• Crossroads

• Lake City Speech

• Practical Audacity

Community Support 

• Center on Halsted

• Center on Addison 

Resources for Providers: 

               World Professional Association for Transgender Health  

           UCSF Gender Affirming Health Program