Serving New Yorkers with Pride
Located within a trusted community hospital in the heart of East Harlem, the Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan provides inclusive and affirming care tailored to the needs of the LGBTQ+ community.
Founded in 2014, Metropolitan became the first municipal hospital in New York City to open a dedicated health center for LGBTQ+ patients, setting a new standard for community-based, affirming care.
Since the year prior, 2013, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign.
The Metropolitan Pride Health Center offers state-of-the-art primary and preventive care for all in the following areas:
- Gender Affirming Surgeries
- Gynecologic Care
- Hormone Therapy
- Immunizations
- Mental Health Care
- Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP)
- Primary Care
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing and treatment including Doxy PEP
- Transgender Health Care
- Young Adult Care
Gender Affirming Care
At Metropolitan, our dedicated care teams are here to support you with compassion, expert guidance, and community—every step of the way.
Top Surgery
Metropolitan offers gender-affirming top surgery for transgender and gender non-conforming patients who meet eligibility criteria set by their insurance and health care providers.
“Top surgery” refers to chest surgery as part of gender affirmation. Feminizing top surgery typically involves breast augmentation or implants, while masculinizing top surgery generally involves mastectomy (removal of breast tissue).
Required Documentation
Our care team will help you gather the documents most insurance plans in New York State require:
- A letter of support from a mental health provider (psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, or licensed clinical social worker) who knows you well.
- A second letter from a qualified mental health or medical provider who has assessed your need for surgery. This person can be a Metropolitan provider.
- A support letter from a Metropolitan psychiatrist. This may replace or supplement the second letter.
Additional Documentation May Include:
- Proof of at least 2 years of hormone therapy.
- For Breast Augmentation: Documentation showing little or no breast growth with hormone replacement therapy.
At least one letter should be brought to your initial consultation.
Contact Us
To schedule an appointment or get more information, please contact us at (212) 423-7292 or metlgbt@nychhc.org. The Center is open Monday – Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET.
Insurance
For more information, please call the Managed Care Office at (212) 423-7990 or visit the Welcome Center, in Room 114.
