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Dr. Kade Goepferd named a 2024 Top LGBTQ+ Doctor

Congratulations to Dr. Kade Goepferd, chief education officer and medical director of the Children’s Minnesota Gender Health program, on being honored as a 2024 Top LGBTQ+ Doctor by Castle Connolly. The honor recognizes their dedication to providing equitable health care for all children.

Dr. Goepferd is one of two Top LGBTQ+ Doctors profiled by Castle Connelly, highlighting their commitment to advancing comprehensive care for LGBTQ+ youth as well as their advocacy to protect essential health care for transgender and gender diverse youth.

Dr. Kade Goepferd

Presented in partnership with GLMA (formerly known as the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association), Top LGBTQ+ Doctors are nominated by peer physicians and evaluated by the Castle Connolly research team.

Read the full profile of Dr. Goepferd here.

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