Mitzi Hawkins

Mitzi Hawkins, MD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work focuses on improving healthcare for transgender and gender nonbinary individuals, particularly regarding gender-affirming hormone therapy’s effects on sexual and reproductive health. She also studies patient and provider decision-making around gender-affirming treatments.

Education:

• BA in Psychology & Women Studies, Seattle University (2002)
• MD, University of California, San Francisco (2014)
• Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University (2018)
• Clinical Research Fellowship, San Francisco Veteran Affairs Medical Center (2020)

Research Interests:

Dr. Hawkins' research bridges clinical practice and advocacy, addressing gaps in transgender healthcare. Her work emphasizes:

• Long-term outcomes of gender-affirming hormone therapy
• Menstrual health management for gender-diverse adolescents
• Endometrial changes in transgender patients undergoing hysterectomy
• Clinical guidelines for contraceptive counseling

Publications:

Her recent work analyzes emergency care utilization patterns for uterine bleeding, contraceptive counseling best practices, and surgical outcomes of transgender patients. These studies highlight disparities in care access and inform clinical guideline development.

Grants & Labs: No specific grants or lab affiliations mentioned. Active collaborations include work with UCSF’s LGBTQ Health Program and co-authorships with reproductive health researchers like Dr. Madeline Deutsch and Dr. Vanessa Jacoby.