Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

[ThatGirl2147]

Can anyone from this area recommend a doctor or two I can talk to about getting this train moving and starting hormone therapy? Or, least point me in the right direction?

[Ms Grace]

I don't know if we have any members specifically from your area, if we do I hope they can help. Have you considered trying to find a local LGBT support group, they might be able to help?

[Laura_7]

You could have a look here:

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,105294.msg794094.html#msg794094

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,105294.msg790331.html#msg790331


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[ThatGirl2147]

I don't know if we have any members specifically from your area, if we do I hope they can help. Have you considered trying to find a local LGBT support group, they might be able to help?

um, maybe? There might be one at the university here, but I think one has to be enrolled there for that.

You could have a look here:

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,105294.msg794094.html#msg794094

https://www.susans.org/forums/index.php/topic,105294.msg790331.html#msg790331


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One of those lists only lists a doctor named Richard Wynn. I've heard of him, but I don't know next to anything about him. Know anyone who might be able to tell me more?

[Laura_7]

http://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Richard_Wynn/reviews

Its possible they relocated ... you might phone there...


This list might help :

https://www.carolinapartners.com/uploads/documents/March_14_GSDS_Transgender_Provider_Resources_-.pdf


Another idea might be plannedparenthood ...


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[ThatGirl2147]

http://www.vitals.com/doctors/Dr_Richard_Wynn/reviews

Its possible they relocated ... you might phone there...


This list might help :

https://www.carolinapartners.com/uploads/documents/March_14_GSDS_Transgender_Provider_Resources_-.pdf


Another idea might be plannedparenthood ...


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Planned Parenthood?

[Laura_7]

Planned Parenthood?

Yes. Depending on location some do hrt ...
or they might know someone who does.


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[ThatGirl2147]

Yes. Depending on location some do hrt ...
or they might know someone who does.


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I see. If there's one around here, I'll have to check it out. Thanks, Laura.

[WendyA]

I see. If there's one around here, I'll have to check it out. Thanks, Laura.

I use Planned Parenthood in Raleigh NC.  The other two in NC (that I know of) that do HRT are Chapel Hill and Asheville.  If they are providing HRT in Charlotte that would be relatively recently started, but I wouldn't be surprised. 

[ThatGirl2147]

I use Planned Parenthood in Raleigh NC.  The other two in NC (that I know of) that do HRT are Chapel Hill and Asheville.  If they are providing HRT in Charlotte that would be relatively recently started, but I wouldn't be surprised. 

That's what I've found out, too. Not heard anything about Charlotte's office doing it, so the next closest one is Asheville. What can you tell me about Planned Parenthood's services? Do they accept insurance?

[WendyA]

That's what I've found out, too. Not heard anything about Charlotte's office doing it, so the next closest one is Asheville. What can you tell me about Planned Parenthood's services? Do they accept insurance?

If you go to the Asheville PP web page it has the following information on insurance.

"Insurance Plans Accepted

If you don't have insurance, you may be able to get covered under Obamacare. From November 1, 2015, to January 31, 2016, you can sign up for affordable health insurance. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

    Aetna
    Blue Cross
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Shield
    Cigna
    Coventry
    Medcost
    Medicaid
    Oxford
    United Health Care"

[ThatGirl2147]

If you go to the Asheville PP web page it has the following information on insurance.

"Insurance Plans Accepted

If you don't have insurance, you may be able to get covered under Obamacare. From November 1, 2015, to January 31, 2016, you can sign up for affordable health insurance. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

    Aetna
    Blue Cross
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Shield
    Cigna
    Coventry
    Medcost
    Medicaid
    Oxford
    United Health Care"

I've looked at all that. It just doesn't specify if it's all Blue Cross Blue Shield insurances, or just some. Do you know, by chance?

[Amy1988]

Can anyone from this area recommend a doctor or two I can talk to about getting this train moving and starting hormone therapy? Or, least point me in the right direction?

Get an appointment with Dr Holly Savoy in Charlotte.  She is a psychologist who works with transgendered people.  She will provide a letter.  Then get an appointment with Dr Carl Hueghes in Charlotte who specializes in internal medicine.  He will evaluate you and prescribe hormones.

[ThatGirl2147]

Get an appointment with Dr Holly Savoy in Charlotte.  She is a psychologist who works with transgendered people.  She will provide a letter.  Then get an appointment with Dr Carl Hueghes in Charlotte who specializes in internal medicine.  He will evaluate you and prescribe hormones.

How much would that cost? Got any kind of estimate of that?

[WendyA]

I've looked at all that. It just doesn't specify if it's all Blue Cross Blue Shield insurances, or just some. Do you know, by chance?

PP accepts all Blue Cross Blue Shield. Now what exactly your plan will covers? Whether your plan covers HRT (estradiol or spironolactone) or blood tests, you'll have to log into your BCBS account and find out.  Or call PP and ask them if they know. 

Peace!

[ThatGirl2147]

PP accepts all Blue Cross Blue Shield. Now what exactly your plan will covers? Whether your plan covers HRT (estradiol or spironolactone) or blood tests, you'll have to log into your BCBS account and find out.  Or call PP and ask them if they know. 

Peace!

I don't know how to access the account, but I'll ask Planned Parenthood when/if I get a chance to go up there.

[WendyA]

I don't know how to access the account, but I'll ask Planned Parenthood when/if I get a chance to go up there.

I can't help you logging into your insurance account, but you can phone PP and ask your questions.

[ThatGirl2147]

I can't help you logging into your insurance account, but you can phone PP and ask your questions.

I'll see what I can find out.