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When searching for a healthcare provider, the most common concerns LGBTQ patients include: Will this doctor be competent and know the answers to my questions? Will they understand my unique health needs? Is this doctor LGBTQ-friendly and will their clinic be a safe space for me? Use the filters below to identify providers by specialty.
Category: Psychiatry
FOLX
Accepts Insurance: Aetna, Cigna (except therapy), Priority Health, Evernorth (therapy only in SC), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (valid in SC), Out of Network
Telehealth Offered: Telehealth only, with referrals to in-person providers as needed
Notable: Launched in 2020, Folx is a digital healthcare platform designed for the care of the LGBTQIA+ community. Their entire executive team is part of the LGBTQIA+ community. 81% of their clinicians are part of the community, and so is the majority of their staff. Monthly or yearly membership allows access to primary care, gender affirming care, unlimited messaging with your clinician and care team, vetted referrals, help navigating insurance, unlimited support groups, a community platform to connect with other members, access to resources and courses, discounts to other brands, flat rate pricing on visits with your clinician and therapy visits, and discounted rates on labs and medications.
Ricardo J. Fermo, MD
887 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Suite 100
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 856-6998
Practice: Fermo Psychiatric Solutions
Accepts Insurance: Self-pay
Telehealth Offered: Yes, telehealth only