Jamie E. Mehringer

Jamie E. Mehringer, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the University of Rochester. He specializes in adolescent health, with a focus on transgender youth, gender-affirming care, and health equity.

• Undergraduate: MIT
• Medical School: Case Western Reserve University (AOA Inductee, 2012)
• Residency: University of Vermont Medical Center (2013-2016)
• Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (2017-2020)

Dr. Mehringer's research explores chest dysphoria, masculinizing chest surgery, and systemic barriers to LGBTQ youth healthcare. He co-founded Vermont's first gender-affirming clinic for transgender youth and advocates for dismantling systemic oppression in healthcare.

His recent publications address telehealth adaptation during the pandemic, policy challenges in transgender care, and psychosocial impacts of gender-affirming interventions. Key themes include health equity, patient autonomy, and clinical best practices.

• Ruth A. Lawrence Award in Teaching (2023)
• Resident Teaching Award (2016)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2012)
• Dean's Scholarship (2009-2013)
• Hans Lukas Teuber Award for Academic Achievement (2007, 2008)

Dr. Mehringer serves with UR Medicine's Accountable Health Partners network, emphasizing patient-centered care and LGBTQ+ health advocacy.