Bywater Health

Bywater Health is a medical clinic in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to providing comprehensive, queer-led healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals. The clinic specializes in HIV prevention and treatment, including PrEP and long-acting injectables like Apretude® and Cabenuva®, as well as gender-affirming care, mental health services, and gay men’s wellness. It also offers psychiatric care, STI testing and prevention, and aesthetic services tailored to the community’s needs. With a focus on sexual health and holistic well-being, Bywater Health serves patients across Portland and surrounding areas. The clinic holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on six reviews, reflecting consistent praise for its compassionate, affirming care.

Founded by queer nurse practitioner Chuck Williamson, Bywater Health blends clinical excellence with a deep commitment to community and self-love. Williamson, a board-certified nurse practitioner with over 25 years of experience, trained at Stanford, UCSF, and Johns Hopkins, and is certified in HIV medicine, gender-affirming care, and psychiatry. His vision of integrated physical and mental health care is embodied in the clinic’s approach, which welcomes patients to discuss their lives, relationships, and identities without judgment. The team, including nurse practitioner James (Chris) Perdue, brings decades of experience in LGBTQ+ healthcare, emergency medicine, and patient-centered care. Services are designed to be accessible, evidence-based, and rooted in the realities of queer life.

Located on NE Halsey Street, Bywater Health sits just a short drive from Northeast Broadway and the Banfield Freeway, within walking distance of the Nicolai-Cake-Olson House, a historic building, and the PostalAnnex post office. The clinic is also near Sullivan’s Gulch, a well-known neighborhood, and lies about 0.1 miles from Northeast Weidler Street, a major thoroughfare.

Bywater Health stands out for its deeply informed, community-driven model of care. Its well-documented, thorough online presence and clean, accessible website reflect a commitment to transparency and patient empowerment. The clinic is recognized for its integration of medical and psychiatric services, its expertise in HIV and sexual health, and its unwavering dedication to affirming LGBTQ+ identities. It is a trusted resource for patients seeking care that honors their full selves.

In Portland’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community, Bywater Health is more than a clinic, it is a sanctuary of health, joy, and belonging.

Services:

• Aesthetic Care
• Cost Containment Solutions
• Gay Men's Wellness and Preventative Care
• Gender Affirming Care
• HIV Prevention & Treatment
• Integrated Operations Management
• Psychiatric Care
• Seamless Benefits Administration