Joshua D Safer

Dr. Joshua Safer serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery at Mount Sinai Health System, bringing extensive expertise in endocrinology and transgender healthcare. After completing his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and training at prestigious institutions including Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, he has become a leading figure in transgender medicine. His leadership extends beyond Mount Sinai as president of the United States Professional Association for Transgender Health and co-chair of TransNet, an international transgender research consortium. Dr. Safer played a crucial role in developing the Endocrine Society guidelines for transgender patient care and continues to shape the field through his involvement with the World Professional Association for Transgender Health. His research focuses on demonstrating the positive impact of accessible transgender healthcare on patient outcomes and quality of life. Under his direction, the Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery provides comprehensive care including primary care, hormone therapy, behavioral health support, and gender-affirming surgeries, while also training future healthcare providers through pioneering fellowship programs