Mayo Clinic's approach

The Transgender and Intersex Specialty Care Clinic (TISCC) at Mayo Clinic delivers integrated gender-affirming care that includes medical therapy, psychosocial care and surgery to transgender, gender diverse and intersex people. TISCC staff are committed to fostering an inclusive and safe environment that inspires hope and promotes health and well-being.

Learn more about Mayo Clinic's TISCC and the gender-affirming services it offers here.

Teamwork

TISCC's team collaborates across disciplines. It includes professionals from endocrinology, behavioral health, voice care, gynecology, urology and plastic surgery.

Each person is different. At Mayo Clinic, the TISCC team tailors care to your individual needs to ensure that your questions are answered, risks are minimized and your goals are achieved.

Advanced technology

Specialists at Mayo Clinic are committed to providing the latest and most comprehensive treatment options for transgender, gender diverse and intersex people, all in an inclusive and safe environment. Your team's advice about the best treatment for you is based on expert knowledge of and experience with a wide range of treatment options.

Expertise and rankings

At Mayo Clinic, having expertise from a range of specialists available in a single place, focused on your care, means that you're not just getting one opinion. You get comprehensive, integrated care tailored to your needs. That includes access to prompt test results, appointments scheduled in coordination and highly specialized experts working together to help you move forward to meet your goals.

Locations, travel and lodging

Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.

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Costs and insurance

Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.

In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.

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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.

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July 12, 2024
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