Any idea how much the initial doctors visit will cost?

[katelynyocum]

Hey ladies! Quick question. I have just received my HRT letter this past week. Yay! I believe that I have found a local doctor to go to now and get my prescription. However I am 22 and due to working two part time retail jobs, I do not have health insurance currently. So my question, do you have any clue how much the visit to the doctor will cost to get my prescription? I know it requires blood work which can be a little expensive. I'm sure I can call but I assume they will be a little weary of giving me the exact numbers. Thanks ahead of time!

[ImagineKate]

ThAt depends on where you are. Out of pocket cost without insurance here (NYC) for the first visit would have been like $400. However if you find a place that does sliding scale billing you can get it for less.

[katelynyocum]

ThAt depends on where you are. Out of pocket cost without insurance here (NYC) for the first visit would have been like $400. However if you find a place that does sliding scale billing you can get it for less.

Awesome!!!!! Thanks for your response. Probably should have noted that I'm fron Dallas. Thanks!

[Christy82]

You can always see if there is an LGBT group around where you live. They might be able to help you find a doctors office. I lucked up and found a free clinic for the LGBT community.  So all of my bloodwork and doctors visits are free for the under insured.  Just throwing it out there.  I do have to go to another state, but I live on the state line.

[JoanneB]

Awesome!!!!! Thanks for your response. Probably should have noted that I'm fron Dallas. Thanks!

Five seconds later on Google I found this Gender Clinic http://www.rcdallas.org/what-we-do/health/nelson-tebedo-clinic/transgender-health in Dallas. Most major metro areas have one. I know nothing about them being from the NYC and/or the Washington/Baltimore regions

[Deborah]

Around $400 in Georgia.


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[ImagineKate]

You might want to try the Nelson-Tebedo Clinic. 214-528-2336

[Salt Flats]

Awesome!!!!! Thanks for your response. Probably should have noted that I'm fron Dallas. Thanks!

I had planned on joining the forums today anyway, but I saw this thread and thought I could help. I see my therapist and doctor in Dallas and actually just got my prescription today, paying out of pocket myself for everything. So, if you've not found a doctor yet, or are still looking, I'd recommend Patrick Daly. I booked my appointment over the phone and they told me it'd be no more than $320 for the initial visit and prescription. Today I went there and was surprised to find out that it was $70 cheaper, so $250 for the new patient fee and all of the required blood work. Stopped by a CVS on my way home, and a few minutes later had my first months worth of HRT. Total today I spent right at $265, for doctor's visit and hormones. So if you can get in to see Daly I'd recommend it. Here's a snippet of my receipt from today so you can see just what it was...