Information for Healthcare Providers

In the Champlain Region, there is a great deal of variation in how trans healthcare is practiced. While most providers follow WPATH guidelines, these standards are flexible and support different practice models and approaches to care.

If you are new to trans healthcare, the resources below will get you started. However, you may notice different language and criteria supported by WPATH versus Sherbourne Health Centre. If you are stuck on the best path forward, we can connect you to literature or more experienced providers for advice.

WPATH Standards of Care Version 7

Standards of care for transgender medicine are produced by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). This field is rapidly evolving so it is important to stay current on these standards. Version 7 is the most recent iteration of the WPATH SOC.

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Guidelines and Protocols for Hormone Therapy and Primary Health Care for  Trans Clients, Sherbourne Health Centre

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Trans Health Connection at Rainbow Health Ontario

Trans Health Connection is a project whose goal is to increase the capacity of Ontario’s primary health care system to provide high-quality, comprehensive care to trans communities through training, education, mentorship, resources, and networking.

Practical Training in Ottawa

Dr. Shaun Mattas at Centretown Community Health Centre is willing to assist with practical training in HRT starts and maintenance. Please contact Ottawa CHC Trans Health Program Central Referral line: 613-233-4443 x 2109

Champlain BASE eConsultation Service

eConsult is a service in the Champlain LHIN to improve access to medical specialists by primary care providers on behalf of their patients, thereby reducing the interval to receive specialist advice as compared to traditional referrals. Through eConsult, a Primary Care Provider (PCP) can submit a consult request to a participating specialty through a secure web-based tool. The request is processed and assigned to an appropriate specialist, who is asked to respond within 7 days. To participate in this project as a health care provider (consultant or consultee), please see contact information below.

Consulting Specialist in Transgender Medicine: Allison Lou, MD

*primary care for transgender patients
*primary care for LGBTQ, gender queer, patients experiencing gender dysphoria
*hormone therapy for patients with gender dysphoria
*pre and post-operative primary care in the context of gender-affirming surgery (vaginoplasty, orchiectomy, chest surgery, metodioplasty, phalloplasty)
*community resources for LGBT pts and providers navigating the physician's role in patients changing their gender marker on birth certificates

For more information, and/or if you are interested in gaining access to the eConsult service, please phone Amir Afkham (Senior Project Manager) at 613.747.3235, or Melanie Rebelo (Regional eConsultation Specialist) at 613.747.3258, or email: econsultsupport@lhinworks.on.ca