Sheila Kirk, M.D.
P.O. Box 38114
Blawnox, Pa   15238-8114
(412) 781-1096  Fax:  (412) 781-1092
e-mail:  SheilaKirk@aol.com

February 23, 1997

Dear Friend:

After a four year absence from clinical medicine, I have returned to medical practice. 

Although my work with IFGE as their Director of Medical Research and Liaison, was and will remain rewarding
to me personally and most importantly provides a vital service for our community, I am
increasingly aware of the real and crucial need for experienced and dedicated physicians, like
myself, to  provide the highest standards of care and concern for all of our transgender community
members in all stages of our medical needs. Inroads have been made, it is true, but they remain
limited and few medical physicians have the knowledge and more tragically the interest in
educating themselves in the unique medical circumstances that occur with members of our community.
Because of that very real need in our community, I have chosen to shift my focus and return to
medical practice. 

 As a transgendered physician with over 20 years of experience in endocrinology,
gynecology, related surgeries and clinical management  as well as a decade  as a transgender
medicine specialist , I offer  valuable experience that will serve our community in the best
possible way. Although the majority of my practice will be devoted to the MTF and FTM person who
is intending to or currently involved in contragender living,  seeking SRS surgery and aftercare,
my practice will not be limited to those individuals. 

Too many of us avoid routine medical care
because we fear we will be "ostracized" if even our subtle feminizing or masculinizing is
discovered and hence seriously jeopardize our health and longevity.   All of us in the
Transgendered spectrum deserve and need to receive the best possible medical care from an
experienced, dedicated physician specializing in transgender medicine. In addition, concerned
consultation with your mental health care provider, cosmetic surgeon and SRS surgeon is a vital
component of complete "wellness."

 My medical practice takes into consideration all of these
factors and I am dedicated to providing the best possible medical care to you in a safe,
comfortable environment. If you are in need of my services, please feel free to contact  me.  My
medical office for patient care is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Forbes Metro
Professional Building Room 1500,  Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.  An appointment can be
scheduled by calling (412)  661-9972 during regular business hours.  For general medical
information and for medical consultations, I can be reached at (412) 781-1092.  My fax is (412)
781-1096 and e-mail SheilaKirk@aol.com. I'm looking forward to continuing my service and
dedication to all of my sisters and brothers.

 Cordially

Sheila Kirk, M.D.
Transgender Medicine Specialist 
  September 10, 1994

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