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The mission of the UCLA Gender Health Program is to provide healthcare for the transgender or gender-diverse community that is sensitive to everyone’s individual needs. At UCLA, we believe everyone should be able to find their voice and communicate in a way that is consistent with personal gender identity. For patients seeking a change in their voice pitch, our UCLA otolaryngology specialists offer the following services:

For Transfeminine patients:

Cord shortening procedure to raise pitch
Cricothyroid approximation to raise pitch
Evaluation of post-surgical concerns

For Transmasculine patients:

Type 3 thyroplasty to lower pitch
Evaluation of post-surgical concerns

Case Management / Care Coordinator: At the UCLA Gender Health Program, we understand the unique challenges that gender-diverse patients face when searching for health care. Providing personalized care involves collaboration between specialty physicians, which is why we have a Care Coordinator as the first point of contact. Our dedicated Care Coordinator provides our gender-diverse patients with assistance in navigating the UCLA Health system, specifically including:

Providing information about UCLA’s Gender Health Program.
Taking an initial intake assessment in order to understand each person’s health care needs and goals.
Ensuring patients are established with a primary care provider.
Coordinating referrals for gender-affirming surgeries.
Identifying appropriate providers and coordinating referrals for other supportive services.
Coordinating insurance and benefits coverage.
Advocacy within UCLA Health in all aspects of care.
Providing linkages to UCLA and community-based resources.