The Vito Imbasciani, Ph.D., M.D.’85, and George DiSalvo LGBTQ Health Equity Lecture Series Presents

2025 Imbasciani-DiSalvo LGBTQ Health Equity Lecture
Blair Peters, M.D.
Associate Professor of Urology
Oregon Health & Science University

Blair Peters, MD is a leading expert in gender-affirming surgery—a pioneering surgeon, researcher, educator, and advocate whose influence extends across medicine, policy, and social discourse. He is an Associate Professor in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Urology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and serves as the Surgical Director of OHSU’s Transgender Health Program, the largest multidisciplinary transgender health program in the country. He is also the Fellowship Director of the Advanced Gender-Affirming Surgery Fellowship, the most sought-after gender-affirming surgery training program in the nation and leads the national gender-affirming surgery fellowship match.

 With over 65 peer-reviewed publications in major medical journals, he is widely recognized for his groundbreaking work on genital nerve anatomy and sensation and advancing standards for patient-centered care. A highly sought-after speaker, he has delivered over 50 keynote presentations and endowed lectureships and has served as a visiting professor at more than 20 prestigious medical institutions worldwide. Dr. Peters’ impact extends far beyond medicine—he is a tireless advocate at the intersection of healthcare, social justice, and policy. His voice challenges misinformation, dismantles barriers to care, and drives systemic change. He engages with major media outlets, including The New York Times, Forbes, HuffPost, and others ensuring that accurate, evidence-based information reaches the public. His extensive social media presence further amplifies education, advocacy, and the urgent fight against anti-trans rhetoric and policy.

Dr. Peters work is helping to shape the future of affirming healthcare, ensuring that access, quality, and innovation continue to evolve in service of LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.