If you’re part of the transgender and gender diverse (TGD) community in Alaska, you may have already seen the news from Identity Alaska: they are closing their doors.
You can read their official announcements here:
This is a huge loss. And if you were receiving care there? You’re probably asking the same question we are:
What happens next?
If You Were a Patient at Identity Alaska
Here are some next steps to help maintain continuity of care:
- Request your medical records from Identity Alaska if available
- Write down your current medications and dosages
- Schedule a follow-up appointment soon to avoid treatment gaps
And if you’re feeling overwhelmed? That makes sense. Healthcare transitions are hard—especially when they’re unexpected.
We provide gender affirming care via telehealth in Alaska and we may be a good fit for your continuing care. Book a free 15 minute orientation to learn more about care at QueerDoc now.
Additional resources:
- Our Alaska State-Based Resources page
- Our Virtual Resources page
When LGBTQ+ Clinics Close, Transgender Patients Feel It First
When a gender affirming care provider like Identity Alaska closes, it doesn’t just create inconvenience—it creates real, immediate risk:
- Interrupted gender affirming treatment
- Delayed lab monitoring
- Increased mental health stress
In a medically-underserved state like Alaska this hits harder. This is what healthcare inequity looks like in real time.
QueerDoc Has Been Providing Transgender Medical Care in Alaska—And We’re Still Here
We want to be very clear:
QueerDoc is open, available, and actively accepting new patients across Alaska.
We’re not new to this region. We have significant experience providing telehealth-based transgender medical care throughout Alaska, and we understand the unique access challenges patients face.
Here’s what we offer:
- Gender affirming care for adolescents and adults
- Fully virtual visits (telehealth across Alaska)
- Appointments typically available within 2–3 weeks
- Continuity of care—without unnecessary delays
No travel. No waiting months. Get care from a team who gets it.
Our Model: Built for Access (Not Barriers)
At QueerDoc, we’re intentional about providing life-saving medical care in a more accessible model.
Our care model includes:
- Consent-Driven Care
You guide your care. We bring medical expertise—not control. - Sliding Scale Pricing (No Insurance Required)
We do not accept insurance. Instead, we offer transparent, sliding scale pricing to increase accessibility and reduce surprise costs. Learn more on our pricing page. - Longer Visits
Because gender affirming care deserves time, nuance, and actual listening. - Trauma-Informed, Culturally Humble Care
Our team is queer and trans. We are not outsiders to this work—we live it. - Evidence-Based Transgender Medicine
We provide medically necessary, guideline-based care rooted in science—not stigma.
This is how we raise the bar in transgender healthcare.
Why This Matters Beyond Alaska
Identity Alaska’s closure is not an isolated event—it reflects a growing trend of transgender clinics closing across the country, as gender affirming care programs face increasing financial, legal, political, and systemic pressures.
And let’s name it:
When systems fail, our communities carry the impact.
At QueerDoc, we actively challenge that reality by:
- Provding telehealth access
- Offering sliding scale pricing
- Centering trans and gender diverse patients
- Practicing evidence-based medicine
Because transgender healthcare remains essential.
We’re Here. Let’s Keep You in Care.
If you’re in Alaska and need gender affirming care right now:
QueerDoc is ready to support you.
- New patient appointments available in ~2–3 weeks
- Care for both adolescents and adults
- Fully virtual across the state
You deserve consistent, expert, affirming transgender medical care—even when systems around you change.
QueerDoc
Trans-led. Evidence-based. Sliding scale.
👉 Learn more about our services and pricing
👉Schedule your first appointment today
Because care shouldn’t disappear when you need it most.