UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program - Anschutz Medical Campus

UCHealth Integrated Transgender Program at Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado operates as a multidisciplinary center providing medical, surgical, and behavioral health services for transgender and gender-diverse patients. The program coordinates care across multiple UCHealth specialties, including endocrinology for hormone management, behavioral health for mental health support, and surgical services through plastic surgery, urology, and facial plastic surgery departments. This integrated model allows patients to access gender-affirming treatments within a single health system, with specialists communicating directly about treatment plans and coordinated care pathways.

Gender-affirming hormone therapy at the Aurora facility includes both feminizing and masculinizing hormone regimens, managed by endocrinologists experienced in transgender medicine. The program provides baseline laboratory evaluation, hormone initiation protocols, and ongoing monitoring of testosterone or estrogen therapy with regular follow-up to adjust dosing based on patient goals and lab results. Patients receive education about expected physical changes, timelines for hormone effects, and potential health considerations including cardiovascular monitoring and bone density assessment. The endocrinology team works alongside primary care providers who can manage routine health maintenance while understanding the specific needs of patients undergoing gender transition.

Surgical services available through the program include chest masculinization, breast augmentation, facial feminization procedures, genital reconstruction surgery, and other gender-affirming operations performed by UCHealth plastic surgeons and urologists. Patients considering surgical options undergo comprehensive evaluation including mental health assessment, medical clearance, and detailed surgical consultation to discuss procedural options, recovery expectations, and realistic outcomes. The dermatology service addresses skin care needs related to hormone therapy, hair removal consultations, and management of acne or other dermatologic concerns that may arise during transition. Weight management services support patients working toward surgical eligibility requirements or addressing metabolic changes associated with hormone therapy.

The mental health component includes licensed therapists and psychologists who provide gender dysphoria assessment, letters of support for medical interventions when clinically appropriate, and ongoing counseling for patients navigating social transition, family dynamics, or co-occurring mental health conditions. Behavioral health providers at the Anschutz campus follow established guidelines for transgender care while individualizing support based on each patient's circumstances and goals. The program offers both in-person appointments at the Aurora location and telehealth consultations for patients across Colorado who may have difficulty traveling to the medical campus for routine follow-up visits.

UCHealth's program structure allows for hybrid care delivery, with initial consultations and surgical evaluations typically conducted in person at the Anschutz Medical Campus, while hormone therapy follow-ups and mental health appointments may be available via telehealth depending on clinical appropriateness and patient preference. New patients begin with an intake assessment to determine which services align with their transition goals, followed by referrals to relevant specialists within the integrated team. The Aurora facility provides access to UCHealth's laboratory services, imaging capabilities, and hospital resources when surgical procedures or specialized testing are required as part of comprehensive transgender health care.