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 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, STE 300 Studio 305).
During this 60-minute consultation, we focus on:

  • your medical history including a primary care assessment,

  • your goals and timeline,

  • prior hormone experience (if any),

  • 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 QuestDiagnostics 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 preferredpharmacy.

Step 4: Ongoing Follow-Up & Support

Follow-up is typically recommended:

  • Approximately every 3 months during the first 1–2 years when starting GAHT,

  • 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 will have two payment models; one is intentionally self-pay and the other is office visits using your insurance plan (COMING SOON).

For Aurum Direct Care plans, I wanted to remove insurance-driven time constraints to be able to offer longer visits, individualized regimens, and trauma-informed, relationship-centered care that evolves with you over time.

AHM Values

Clarity

Transparent communication, clear expectations, and education at every step.


You’ll leave your appointment understanding your options, your labs, your dosing, and your next steps.

Compassion

Gender-affirming care is more than numbers and doses — it’s can also be about feeling seen.


I work to 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/Annual GAHT Consultation

(60 minutes)

  • Comprehensive history,

  • Internal Medicine/Primary Care assessment,

  • prior regimen review (as applicable),

  • lab ordering and interpretation (as clinically indicated),

  • initiation or adjustment of therapy (as clinically indicated),

  • and treatment planning.

1-Month Follow-Up

[recommended for most new patients]

  • 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,

  • internal medicine assessment,

  • 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, communication in between visits for continuity

Injection Teaching Visit (optional)

  • Hands-on training for SQ or IM injections,

  • sharps safety,

  • and technique refinement.

    For established clients only. As clinically indicated.

Letters of Support for established patients

  • 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 or Labcorp. 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.

Insurance Care: COMING SOON

Aurum Direct Care· $450 per quarter (equivalent to $150 per month, but paid quarterly):

— Unlimited appointments as clinically appropriate

  • New patients start with a $350 initial consultation. If you decide to enroll in Aurum Direct Care within 7 days, that fee applies in full toward your first quarter — so continuing care runs $100 more for those first three months. If you're not ready after one visit, that's fine. The consultation stands on its own.

    Fee-for-Service (available for established patients >1 year):

  • Initial/Annual Consultation (60 min) · $350

  • Follow-up Visit (30 min) · $165

  • Pre-Operative Medical Exam · $175