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Bywater Health

Trans-affirmingLast updated Jun 2026

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Bywater Health is a queer-led NE Portland clinic founded by nurse practitioner Chuck Williamson, offering LGBTQ-inclusive primary care including gender-affirming hormone therapy, HIV PrEP and treatment, mental health, and preventive care. The founder trained at Stanford and UCSF in gender-affirming medicine and HIV care. 503-975-9398.

Communities centered

LGBTQ+

Services offered

Medical careGender-affirming careMental health

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Bywater Health

2119 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97232

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