Berkeley Parents Network: Gay Friendly Doctors

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Lesbian Friendly Kaiser - Oakland Physician?

Sept 2006

I am new to Kaiser Oakland and am looking for a primary care doc who is comfortable discussing lesbian and/or woman specific health concerns. Sadly, when I called the new patient outreach office and voiced my request, I was met with an uncomfortable silence on the end then was given a referral to what they felt was their most 'liberal' doctor (??!!). I can't believe that in this area that Kaiser's new ''Thrive'' campaign doesn't include outreach to diverse groups. I sure would appreciate Berkeley Parents Network input. Frustrated & Sad

Do not despair! Kaiser's LGBT employee organization, KP Pride, has compiled a list of Nothern California providers that have offered to be available for referrals such as yours. I apologize for not knowing how to access the list, although Member Services would be a good place to start. If you have trouble finding someone who knows about the list, please e-mail me and I will help you. kh

I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Lishiana Shaffer if you need a good OBGYN! I dated women for 10 years before marrying my wonderful husband a year ago and giving birth a couple months ago. She is very queer-positive, and supportive/open to all kinds of questions about women's health. Good luck navigating Oakland Kaiser. There are some gems, but I sympathize with your frustrations! sarah

Queer-Friendly Pediatricians

April 2006

We are looking for a pediatrician who is queer family savvy/ friendly. The pediatricians who take our insurance (Blue Cross PPO) AND are taking new clients are: Janet Perlman, Jane Hunter, Li-Hsia Wang, Elizabeth Salsburg, and Robin Winakur. Does anyone have any experience/ knowledge of any of these in relation to working with queer families? Thanks.

Recommended:

Annemary Franks Berkeley Pediatric Medical Group

Katya Gerwein Bayside Pediatrics

Jane Hunter Pediatric Medical Group

Janet Perlman Bayside Pediatrics

Elizabeth Salzburg (2) Kiwi Pediatrics

Lesbian-friendly primary care physician

March 2004

I'm looking for a new primary care provider (I have Blue Shield through Alta Bates, where I work as a nurse), and I've looked through the archives here, but the most recent posting is from 2002. I'm looking for a female physician, lesbian friendly, who is up to date. I have chronic sleep problems of many years, and I think anxiety, neither of which has never been addressed or treated. I want someone who can help me with these. I'd be willing to drive to SF if necessary, doesn't have to be in the East Bay. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Recommended:

Nina Birnbaum

Leah Tessler

April 2002

Hi, I'm looking for a lesbian-friendly primary care physician in the East Bay. The doctor doesn't need to be gay, just comfortable and hopefully experienced working with lesbian families. I am considering Dr. Andy Ross of the Alta Bates Medical Group. If anyone has worked with Dr. Ross or another physician they can recommend, I would be most appreciative. thanks, Jane

Recommendations received:

Roxanne Fiscella Berkeley

Patricia Robertson UCSF

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