LGBTQ+ Primary Care | AtlantiCare
LGBTQ+ Care • Atlantic City, NJ • Since 1898
About
AtlantiCare is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Atlantic City, NJ, offering comprehensive services across primary and specialty care. While the site highlights a broad range of services (including primary care, women's health, behavioral health, cancer care, heart and vascular, urgent/emergency care, and surgical services) and a large regional presence, it does not provide specific information about LGBTQ+-focused primary care programs. If you’re seeking LGBTQ+-friendly primary care at AtlantiCare, consider: - Contacting AtlantiCare Physician Group or primary care clinics directly to ask about inclusive practices, nondiscrimination policies, and trans-competent care. - Inquiring about specific services such as preventive care, LGBTQ-competent counseling, and gender-affirming care referrals. - Visiting the AtlantiCare contact number (888-569-1000) or the Atlantic City HQ for guidance on LGBTQ+-inclusive providers within their network. Key context about AtlantiCare: - Regionally large nonprofit health system with multiple locations in New Jersey (Atlantic City, Galloway Township, Egg Harbor Township, Brigantine, etc.). - Offers extensive services: primary care, cardiology, bariatrics, cancer care, women’s health, emergency/urgent care, neurology, orthopedics, and more. - Established 1898; affiliated with Geisinger Health System; employes thousands of staff and hundreds of physicians. - Website: atlanticare.org. If you need a quick connection to LGBTQ+-specific resources, calling their main line or checking for a dedicated patient diversity page (if available) at the site is recommended.
Clinic Type
LGBTQ+ Care
Address
1925 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, US
Phone
8885691000
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades (specifically for Dr. B.J. Howard): 5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
- Yelp (general AtlantiCare brand): 2.6/5.0 (265 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly praised, affirming, and caring bedside manner of lead providers like Dr. B.J. Howard
- Culturally competent and judgment-free environment for the LGBTQ+ community
- Recognition as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
- Thorough and attentive care specifically within the LGBTQ+ primary care unit
Common complaints
- Difficulty with appointment scheduling and reaching staff by phone
- Long wait times for appointments and in-office visits
- General dissatisfaction with administrative staff responsiveness and professionalism in broader AtlantiCare facilities
- Confusion between the specialized LGBTQ+ clinic and other urgent care services at shared locations
"Dr. Howard and the entire lgbtq clinic team are a breath of fresh air in South Jersey. They are thorough, caring and affirming."
— LocalityBiz Review"It was so affirming to find a Non-binary doctor!! Dr. Howard has a beautiful bedside manner. They have been very kind and caring, answering all the questions to the best of their ability... I definitely recommend Them to anyone seeking affirming care, though do try to exercise patience. Callbacks may take a while."
— Healthgrades ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Affirming care, close to home: How N.J.'s LGBTQ+ clinics are changing lives - Jersey's Best — Jul 23, 2025
- LGBTQ medical practices in South Jersey are perfect choices - Out In Jersey media — Jan 5, 2026
- How this New Jersey healthcare clinic is empowering LGBTQ+ community - CBS Philadelphia — Jun 15, 2026
- LGBTQ health care in New Jersey; an overview - Out In Jersey media — Nov 18, 2025
- One doctor’s mission to make health care feel like home for the LGBTQ+ community - Jersey's Best — Aug 20, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: The Official Website of City of Atlantic City, NJ (acnj.gov) is the government portal for Atlantic City, NJ. It provides information and services related to government programs, services, and administration. The agency is a government entity (Industry: Government Administration) headquartered in Atlantic City, NJ, with about 25 employees (+20.1% YoY) and two offices (HQ: 1301 Bacharach Blvd). Contact: communications@acnj.gov, phone (609) 347-5300. Official channels include the site acnj.gov and the LinkedIn page (linkedin.com/company/atlanticcitygov). The listing confirms the agency is active and operates under aliases “city of Atlantic City government” and “city of atlantic city.” If your interest is specifically LGBTQ+ Affairs in Atlantic City, the site is the official starting point to locate related programs, resources, or office contacts, though no LGBTQ+-specific details are provided in the summary highlights.
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