FAQ | doctorshalit

We are an independent primary care clinic, not owned by a larger corporation or religious order.

Some of the special things about us are below.

community

PrEP (HIV prevention)

Although our patients come from all over the Puget Sound region, we love to take care of people who live in our neighborhood. Since are located in the most densely-populated part of the Northwest, we are within walking distance or a short bus or streetcar ride for many people.

It's now possible to keep from getting HIV infection by taking a daily pill, or a shot every 2 months, or two shots every 6 months This is called PrEP. Our clinic offers this service, which includes prescription and monitoring, for people at risk of HIV.

cultural sensitivity

Gender-affirming care

We provide primary care for all genders, including transgender and nonbinary individuals. Hormone therapy is prescribed when requested and appropriate.

We acknowledge that members of our community - the LGBTQ+ population - are sometimes made to feel uncomfortable in the mainstream healthcare system. We provide a safe and supportive health care environment for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

HIV care

All of our providers are experts in HIV treatment and prevention as part of general primary care. Dr. Shalit has been involved in HIV care since the early days of the epidemic and has taken care of several hundred people living with HIV. He is a certified HIV Specialist by the American Academy of HIV Medicine, of which he is a founding member.

nondiscrimination

We provide care to any individual age 18 and over without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, or disability status.