Mount Sinai Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery (CTMS) is a pioneering leader in emergency and public safety services tailored specifically for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals. Located in New York City, CTMS operates within the Mount Sinai Health System, providing inclusive and comprehensive medical care in a safe and affirming environment. The center is known for offering rapid-response services and urgent care support that address both physical and mental health emergencies for transgender individuals—an often underserved population in emergency medicine.
CTMS stands out for its culturally competent staff, who are specially trained in gender-sensitive patient care and crisis intervention. The center collaborates with hospital-based emergency departments and public safety organizations to improve response strategies for transgender patients in critical situations. Community involvement is central to its mission, with ongoing outreach initiatives, education programs, and workshops aimed at improving emergency response equity.
As part of one of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions, CTMS also participates in cutting-edge research to advance best practices in emergency care for transgender people. Its commitment to advocacy, inclusivity, and patient-first care has made it a model for other institutions aiming to serve LGBTQ+ communities more effectively.
Website: https://www.mountsinai.org/locations/center-transgender-medicine-surgery
Key Services:
– Emergency response coordination for transgender individuals
– Crisis stabilization and urgent psychiatric evaluation
– Culturally competent emergency care navigation
– Trans-affirming medical and surgical emergency consultation
– Coordination with public safety and EMS services for gender-affirming response
– Patient advocacy in emergency and hospital settings
– Staff training on gender-diverse emergency protocols
– Community outreach and emergency preparedness education
