Gender-Affirming HRT
Providing physician-led initiation, continuation, and optimization of gender-affirming hormone therapy for adults
Gender-affirming care should feel grounding, empowering, and even joyful.
How GAHT Care Works at Aurum Haven Medical
Starting hormone therapy can feel like a big step. My goal is to make the process clear, grounded, and collaborative from the very beginning.
Step 1: Reach Out or Book a Consultation
You can:
Book a free 15-minute phone consultation online, or
Text, email, or message directly to schedule a full visit.
Some people prefer a brief call first. Others are ready to begin with a comprehensive consultation. Both are completely welcome.
Step 2: Your Initial Visit (In-Person, West Hollywood)
Appointments take place in a private suite at Salon Republic (8550 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 305).
During this 60-minute consultation, we focus on:
your medical history,
your goals and timeline,
prior hormone experience (if any),
and a thoughtful treatment plan tailored to your body and needs.
Vitals, basic physical assessment, and clinical discussion are completed in a calm, unhurried setting.
Step 3: Labs & Prescriptions
If labs are medically indicated, they are ordered to Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp for convenience.
Once results return (typically within a few days), I personally review them and message you with:
interpretation,
any recommended adjustments,
and next steps.
Prescriptions are sent directly to your preferred pharmacy.
Step 4: Ongoing Follow-Up & Support
Follow-up is typically recommended:
every 3–6 months during the first 1–2 years,
and spaced out thereafter based on clinical stability.
Many patients schedule their next visit before leaving the appointment, though follow-up can also be arranged after lab review.
Telehealth follow-ups are available when clinically appropriate.
A Note on My Care Model
Aurum Haven Medical is intentionally self-pay and physician-led.
By removing insurance-driven time constraints, I’m able to offer longer visits, individualized regimens, and trauma-informed, relationship-centered care that evolves with you over time.
Our Values
Clarity
Transparent communication, clear expectations, and education at every step.
You’ll always understand your options, your labs, your dosing, and your next steps.
Compassion
Gender-affirming care is more than numbers and doses — it’s about feeling seen.
We create space for your lived experience, your identity, and your emotional needs.
Confidence
Evidence-based medicine, thoughtful regimen design, and a calm environment
so you can move through your transition feeling safe, supported, and grounded in your decisions.
Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT)
Physician-led, trauma-informed, individualized care in West Hollywood.
Initial GAHT Consultation
(60 minutes)
Comprehensive history,
prior regimen review,
lab ordering and interpretation,
initiation or adjustment of therapy,
and treatment planning.
Includes 1-month telehealth follow-up + free injection teaching visit.
1-Month Follow-Up (Telehealth)
[Included in Initial Consult package]
Review early response,
troubleshoot side effects,
and adjust plan as needed.
Routine Follow-Up Visit
(30-60 minutes)
Prescription renewal,
lab review,
symptom check-in,
and regimen optimization.
Recommended every 3 months during the first 1-2 years on HRT and then every 6 months thereafter.
Telehealth/video visits available
Injection Teaching Visit
(15–30 minutes)
One-time hands-on training for SQ or IM injections,
sharps safety,
and technique refinement.
For established clients only. As clinically indicated.
Letters of Support
[Included in Follow-Up Visit]
Pre-operative letter of support to help with surgical office prior authorization of medically necessary procedures.
Expedited letter (48–72 hours): as able
Pre-Operative Medical Exam
Pre-operative exam and forms completed for surgical office, often needed within 30 days prior to a surgical procedure,
Pre-op labs ordered and assessed for safety prior to procedure.
Blood work/labs not performed in office. Labs ordered to and performed at Quest Diagnostics. Completed written forms and labs sent to surgical office(s) as medically indicated.
Please note: blood work typically involves additional fees through the third party lab; however, if you have insurance, your insurance may pay for part or all of this blood work.
Two available payment models:
Membership · $150 per month (paid quarterly at $450 per 3 months):
— Unlimited appointments as clinically appropriate
This option is best for people newly starting on hormone therapy, people who want consistency and control over their care, or people who have complex medical history requiring more frequent visits.
Fee-for-Service (available for established patients >1 year):
Initial Consultation (60 min) · $275
Follow-up Visit (30 min) · $165
Pre-Operative Medical Exam · $175