{"id":237,"date":"2022-10-18T20:04:59","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T20:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transgenderdate.com\/topics\/?p=237"},"modified":"2022-10-19T16:54:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T16:54:32","slug":"an-interview-with-s-parker-of-the-crane-center-hormone-clinic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transgenderdate.com\/topics\/an-interview-with-s-parker-of-the-crane-center-hormone-clinic\/","title":{"rendered":"An Interview with S. Parker, PA-C of the Crane Center Hormone Clinic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently the Crane Center<\/a> opened a hormone clinic in Texas offering gender-affirmation hormone therapy by Physician Assistant and community member S. Parker, PA-C (he\/him) under the direction of Dr. Linda Esquivel (she\/her). We had a chance to catch up with S. Parker and ask him about this new endeavor.<\/p>\n

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S. Parker Talks About The Crane Center Hormone Clinic<\/h2>\n

Can you tell us how the Crane Center Hormone Clinic came to be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

S. Parker:<\/strong> I had been a stay-at-home dad for close to a year during the pandemic, I decided it was time to go back to work. The majority of my career had been pediatrics so that is where I was searching. I saw this position on Indeed and it just seemed like the right time to make a career focus switch. The opportunity to serve within my community made sense.<\/p>\n

Why was it important to you to lead this clinic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

S. Parker:<\/strong> Like they say, \u201crepresentation matters.\u201d I believe being treated by a provider who is part of the trans community with a similar lived experience is a bonus. My provider is wonderful, and I appreciate what they do for me and the community very much. I just know for me, the experience would be sweeter if she were trans.<\/p>\n

For someone who is just starting their transition, what do you feel they need to know about the hormone aspect that they might not know?<\/strong><\/p>\n

S. Parker:<\/strong> Most patients come in having done a great deal of research, but we always go over irreversible changes and increased risks for medical conditions.<\/p>\n

What do you feel makes this clinic different from other hormone clinics?<\/strong><\/p>\n

S. Parker:<\/strong> Having a trans provider would be number one. Aside from that, our clinic is centered around trans people so there is acceptance written on everyone\u2019s faces here. It is a very welcoming place.<\/p>\n

While a lot of patients are used to in person appointments for their hormones, your clinic offers a telemedicine option. What can patients expect from a telemedicine hormone clinic appointment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

S. Parker:<\/strong> I find them very enjoyable! Our first appointment is by Zoom, it\u2019s important that we see each other and especially for me to get a sense of the person. In that initial appointment we will discuss how the person came to identify as transgender. We use an informed consent model to eliminate the need for a therapist letter to begin treatment. This is another reason why a Zoom appointment is used. I want to see the person\u2019s face and body language as they respond to questions. I essentially diagnose gender dysphoria during that initial Zoom visit. We also discuss what to expect from me and the clinic going forward. I look at it as an introduction, not just an appointment.<\/p>\n

Is there anything else you want prospective patients to know?<\/strong><\/p>\n

S. Parker:<\/strong> I can relate to the anxiety and fear that can go into this decision. I\u2019m here to help alleviate some of that, not add to it. I strive to make this a very friendly and collaborative approach to hormone replacement therapy.<\/p>\n

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\nCrane Center\u2019s hormone clinic appointments can be booked by calling 512-446-9486 or filling out the form at this link<\/a>. Crane Center operates under an informed consent model and works with all major insurances. We offer both in-office and telemedicine appointments to patients across the state of Texas.<\/p>\n

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