I have physical problems and see a large chunk of doctors. Later on today I'm seeing one that manages my (non-narcotic) pain meds plus my anti-depressant. I pretty much am only seeing her for med updates, but in the past I was in a pain management program where I saw her and a physical therapist and stuff.

I'm also seeing a new doc (rheumatologist) on the 17th and am unsure if I should let him know. I haven't even seen my therapist since coming out to my parents recently, so idk if my other doctors need to know anything if I haven't even picked a new name and if medical transition is far off.

How did you guys come out to your doctors, other than your GP? Should I wait until I get things worked out with my therapist?

(I'm 19, btw. I'm starting to deal with my own medical care, but my parents are still involved a lot because of all the different doctors/practices I see. They are supportive of my transition.)

Hi, and welcome!

If you're not yet able to undergo medical transition they don't need to know for medical reasons... so your main problem at this stage is most likely that they're going to call you 'Miss So-and-So' and misgender you all over the place. So it all depends on whether you want them to call you by a new name and pronouns... irrespective of whether you've legally changed it. If you're fine to go by your birth name for now, you don't have to do anything.

I went to the Receptionist at each practice and got them to change my details on their records. You can ask them to put a preferred name (or nickname) on your records for now if you like, so even if you don't have a new name yet, at least you won't be triggered by them using the wrong one.

Then when you see the doctor you can choose how much (or how little) you want them to know. If they say 'Oh, hi Jane!' and you say 'Actually, it's John now; I'm transitioning' that should be more than enough info. They'll probably ask whether you're on any new meds or anything, just so they can make sure whatever they're prescribing you will still be OK. Be aware that doctors are human and some may ask you inappropriate questions out of sheer curiosity, so feel free to decline those questions if you don't think they're relevant to your treatment. After all, a rheumatologist probably doesn't need to know about your privates.

I disclose.  If you are on testosterone now it will affect how your rheumatologist structures your treatment as it affects your inflammation reaction. 

Besides, I find getting sir'ed annoying, I'm sure being called Miss is equally bothersome.  I still think it is to bad we can't just switch bits.

Regardless at least early in transition and probably until you get top surgery the less confusion by the medical, psychological staff the better.

I hope all goes well,

Julie

I have a boat load of doctors as well.

What I did was tell my therapist and GP. I told my GP because she is a endocrinologist and because my liver could have been an issue. I recommend the ftm guide at http://www.ftmguide.org/tandhealth.html
to look at possible contradictions and if there are anythings you feel could be problems ask your GP before going to a endo because they should know your history very well.

As for other doctors I've only told them as I've made appointments because my new name pops up for insurance.

If you are not on T yet I don't think there is a need to tell any of your doctors. I am on T, and I have a rule that any doctor I see needs to know (in case there is an issue with the T and any meds prescribed, or a direct link between T and illness. Also, it helps to gauge how a doc is going to treat you as a human being.

I disclosed to all of mine. I did this simply so one does not provide treatment that may interfere with HRT or SRS. No doctor should be in the dark about your overall health and medications. It could be disastrous. 

Thanks for the advice, everyone! I did come out to the doctor I saw that day, plus the psychologist I had been seeing during my time in that pain program thing (she randomly stopped in to say right after I told the doctor who does meds-and-stuff). They were great and respectful about it.

I am pre-everything, so hormones are not an issue at the moment (and probably will not be for several months). At this point I'm beginning the social aspect of transitioning, so I guess this is good practice.

Congrats! Just remember we all started out where you are now. Never hesitate to ask for advice!

I was avoiding seeing any other doctors besides the one in the LGBT clinic but I am supposed to to see a specialist  tomorrow and I am somewhat uneasy about going there because of the possible problems they may cause for me. I have my state ID listed as male while the insurance card said 'F'. This may make things worse maybe but what I did was, I removed the F with a rubbing alcohol so it says blank where the sex is... I had to fill some paper work but didn't mention anything regarding to  gender specific problems such as menstruation and I certainly am not planning on telling them about my situation.