Medical Resources
When searching for a healthcare provider, the most common concerns LGBTQ patients include: Will this doctor be competent and know the answers to my questions? Will they understand my unique health needs? Is this doctor LGBTQ-friendly and will their clinic be a safe space for me? Use the filters below to identify providers by specialty.
Medical Service Providers
Queer Wellness Center
Upstate SC(864) 655-5193
info@queerwellnesscenter.org
As the first of it’s kind, the QWC provides a safe and accepting environment where the queer community in Upstate SC can gain access to affirming resources and businesses alike. They have several programs: BLOOM provides LGBTQ+ competency training for school personnel/counselors and other adolescent mental health providers in Spartanburg, Greenville and Anderson counties. BLOOM also provides free group, individual, and family therapy to LGBTQ+ youth and their families. LEAP provides an open no-cost peer support group to the trans community. AFFIRM SC provides safe spaces for professionals within and outside the health and human services field to learn and grow in their understanding of cultural competency, diversity, and inclusivity. Project HEART works to bring affirming medical care to the LGBTQ+ community of Upstate SC. The Queer Wellness Center offers scholarships to provide financial aid to cover partial or full cost of medical visits for hormones, prescriptions, therapy, temporary housing and medical procedures.
Piedmont Care
101 North Pine Street, Suite 200
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 582-7773
Piedmont Care provides services for people living with HIV in Spartanburg, Cherokee, and Union Counties in South Carolina. Services include case management, medical care, mental health support, and much more.
Medical Care Direct Line: (864) 699-9581
Careteam Plus
Conway and Pawleys Island, SC
Careteam Plus, established in 1993, is a leading provider of compassionate health care, particularly for those living with HIV in Horry, Georgetown, and Williamsburg counties. We focus on treating the whole person by identifying and addressing the root causes of poor health and collaborating with local organizations to remove barriers to quality care. Our services include adult and pediatric primary medical and specialty care, chronic disease management, infectious disease prevention, weight loss and smoking cessation assistance, medical referrals, nursing care coordination, and case management services. For convenience, Careteam Plus houses an onsite pharmacy and Labcorp, and offers free specialty care consultations through Conway Medical Center and telemedicine specialties with the Medical University of South Carolina.
Sliding Scale: Available
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Caitlin McCurdy-Robinson, PT, DPT
Charleston, SC
(843) 779-6132
Caitlin@InnerStrengthCharleston.com
Practice: Inner Strength Physical Therapy, LLC
Accepts Insurance: In network with Medicare part B, certified out of network with Tricare, and out of network for the rest
Sliding scale: Provides pro bono services when available
Notable: Focus on pelvic health, including gender affirming procedures, and orthopedics
David Castellone MD
213 W. 4th North St
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-0681
Practice: Palmetto Primary & Specialty Care Physicians
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, does not accept Emblem
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Lynn W. Crymes, MD
851 Leonard Fulghum Blvd., Suite 201
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-5133
Practice: Lowcountry OB/GYN
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Evaline Delson, DC, CCEP
1634 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843)764-9033
Practice: Delson Chiropractic
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance with chiropractic coverage
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Frampton Henderson, III MD
213 W. 4th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-0681
Practice: Palmetto Primary Care – Summerville Office
Accepts Insurance: Insurance Accepted
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Eddie Irions, MD
Charleston, SC
(843) 722-8000
Practice: Charleston Gastroenterology Specialists
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Beatrice Janulyte Hull MD
2881 Tricom St
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 863-0088
Practice: Carolina Endocrine Associates
Accepts Insurance: Accepts most insurance providers. Does not accept Medicaid.
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Harsha Karanchi, MD
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 792-9200
Practice: MUSC – Medical Pavilion
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Richard Kidd, DNP
2060 Sam Rittenberg Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 985-5500
Practice: MUSC – West Ashley Medical Pavilion
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Gweneth Lazenby, MD
135 Cannon St
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-5300
Practice: MUSC – Women’s Health at Cannon
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Caitlin McCurdy-Robinson, PT, DPT
952 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Suite 201
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 779-6132
Caitlin@InnerStrengthCharleston.com
Practice: Inner Strength Physical Therapy, LLC
Accepts Insurance: In Network with Original Medicare Part B, Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specialty in pelvic health
Jessica Peele, DDS
4830 Chateau Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 225-8718
office@cooperfamilysmiles.com
Practice: Cooper Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Accepts Insurance: Network provider for: Aetna, Aetna Ameritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield (most in-network plans; please check with our front desk coordinator), Careington Platinum PPO/POS and MaxCare Cigna DPPO Advantage and Radius, Delta Dental PPO, GEHA, Lincoln, MetLife, Principal, Renaissance, United Healthcare
Telehealth Offered: No
Notable: LGBTQ+ provider
Marty S. Player, MD
30 Bee St, Suite 201
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-3451
Practice: MUSC – Health University Family Medicine – Peninsula
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Specialty in LGBTQ+ healthcare, PrEP, HIV prevention
Aimee Ratner
419 Hibben St,
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843)693-1054
Practice: Ratner Studios: Structural Integration
Accepts Insurance: No
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Adrian Strand, MD, MPH
8992 University Blvd
North Charleston, SC 29405
(843) 876-8555
Practice: MUSC Health Primary Care – North Charleston
Accepts Insurance: Yes accepts most insurance, Medicaid and Medicare
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Notable: Certified HIV specialist, English and Spanish fluent, Care for underserved communities
Jompobe Vuthiganon, DMD
29 Bee St
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 876-7645
Practice: MUSC Dental and Oral Health – Charleston
Accepts Insurance: BlueCross/BlueShield of SC Dental Network
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Bridget Williamson, MD
851 Leonard Fulghum Blvd, Suite 200
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843)856-3262
Practice: East Cooper OB/GYN
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Telehealth Offered: Yes
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
1629 K St. NW Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
(833) 456-2202
info@glma.org
GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring health equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and all sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and equality for LGBTQ/SGM health professionals in their work and learning environments. To achieve this mission, GLMA utilizes the scientific expertise of its diverse multidisciplinary membership to inform and drive advocacy, education, and research.
National LGBT Cancer Network
11 South Angell Street #377
Providence, RI 02906
(212) 675-2633
info@cancer-network.org
The National LGBT Cancer Network works to improve the lives of LGBT cancer survivors and those at risk by: EDUCATING the LGBT community about our increased cancer risks and the importance of screening and early detection; TRAINING health care providers to offer more culturally-competent, safe and welcoming care; and ADVOCATING for LGBT survivors in mainstream cancer organizations, the media, and research.
Palmetto Community Care
5064 Rivers Ave
North Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 747-2273
Palmetto Community Care takes a multi-faceted approach to help those affected with HIV/AIDS, while also working to prevent the spread of HIV through testing, awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and advocacy.
Agency hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
Free, confidential HIV testing is available Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am-3:00pm, Wednesday 10:00am-6:00pm, and Friday 7:30am-12:00pm. Testing is available at the Prevention Office located at 5064 Rivers Ave.
No appointment necessary. Free condoms available.
MUSC Ryan White HIV/AIDS Clinic
(843) 792-9200
This Medical University of South Carolina HIV/AIDS clinic serves over 1,300 HIV/AIDS patients with their staff of Infectious Diseases faculty physicians, physician fellows, nurses, social workers, OB-Gyn physicians, psychiatrists, medical case managers, outreach support, peer educator, and a pharmacist.
MUSC Infectious Diseases provides free, confidential HIV testing at our outpatient clinic. To schedule a test or for more information, call 843-876-2905. Walk-ins are welcome. The clinic is located on the 7th floor at 135 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29425.
The Roper St. Francis Health Services Center
1481 Tobias Gadson Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 402-3093
The Roper St. Francis Health Services Center (formerly: The Ryan White Wellness Center) of Roper St. Francis Healthcare was founded in 2000 to care for the region’s uninsured patients living with HIV. The Wellness Center empowers patients and the community to take charge of their sexual health while championing overall wellness. They are the only one-stop-shop sexual health center in the tri-county offering more than 20 different onsite services.
Trans Lifeline
Administrative Office: (510) 771-1417
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive. Their offerings include a peer support hotline, microgrants, and information specific to the Transgender/Gender non-conforming community.
Trans Lifeline Hotline: (877) 565-8860
World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH)
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. Their mission is to promote evidence-based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.