A Pioneering Leader in LGBTQ+ Healthcare and Medical Education
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Stanford UniversityBenjamin Laniakea (they/them) serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and Chief of the Stanford LGBTQ+ Adult Clinical Program, where they revolutionize healthcare delivery for the LGBTQ+ community. After graduating from SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine and completing residency at UCSF Fresno Family Medicine program, they have built an impressive career combining clinical excellence with educational innovation. As Medical Director of Stanford's LGBTQ+ Clinical Program in Los Altos, they lead a patient-centered medical home providing comprehensive care through a team of LGBTQ+ specialists. Their impact extends to medical education as Theme Lead for Sex, Gender, and Sexual Function curriculum at Stanford School of Medicine, where they transformed LGBTQ+ medical education from a single exam question to an integrated curriculum with clinical rotations. Through their leadership at the Los Altos facility and commitment to educating future physicians, they continue to advance LGBTQ+ healthcare while advocating for care that goes beyond mere tolerance to embrace comprehensive, affirming treatment for all gender identities and sexual orientations.