LGBTQ+ Care
LGBTQ+ Friendly Care at Sharp
Inclusive, accessible health care.
Making pride in care more personal.
Experience the high-quality, respectful and personalized care you deserve from LGBTQ+ friendly doctors at Sharp. Use our Find a Doctor tool to choose a provider who's right for you and your medical interests, whether you're looking for a primary care doctor or a specialist.
Encouraging diversity and equality extends to our employees, too. As members of the Sharp Equality Alliance, employees participate in, support and contribute to a variety of local events, initiatives and educational activities that promote acceptance and inclusivity.
In 2022, each of Sharp's seven hospitals was designated as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Healthcare Equality Index.
We are honored to have been recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Diversity and by the San Diego Business Journal for our diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Learn more about diversity at Sharp HealthCare.
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7 Sharp hospitals named LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders
Sharp has been recognized for advancing equality at all seven of its hospitals.
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Dr. Nancy Maly (Cheng)
"The Sharp Experience means the highest level of quality and personalized care."
Dr. Rachel Gianfortune
"I focus on preventive measures, as it is the best way to keep kids healthy and happy."
Dr. Mark Schultzel
"The Sharp Experience means compassion, empathy and innovation in leading surgical care for our patients."
Dr. Bina Adigopula
"No sick child will be denied care. I give a quality standard of care with a compassionate and ethical basis."
Dr. Erick Alayo
"My goal is to provide the best care to all my patients."
Dr. Susan Kaweski
"I am committed to optimizing your well-being and providing superb quality."
Dr. Richard Short
"I try to care for the whole patient, from birth through 18 years of age."
Dr. Amy French
"I enjoy the continuity of care with women from adolescence to menopause and beyond."
Dr. Mohamed Bidair
"The Sharp Experience means innovation and providing frontline treatments."
Dr. Ketan Bakriwala
"The Sharp Experience means working in a professional, state-of-the-art practice that provides the highest level of care for my patients."
Dr. Christine Eros
"I have been in practice since 1999."
Dr. Joseph Allen
"I provide a wide range of services for my patients with a great and caring staff."
