Gender PDocs in Vancouver BC?

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I FINALLY, after 4 weeks of trying to get the right contact info, got in touch with a psychiatrist in  Vancouver who is supposed to have some experience in sorting gender issues from other childhood and trauma issues. Dr. Oberdeick was recommended to me by the Transhealth unit of Coastal Health. The other person recommended to me, Melady Preece, who sounds much better suited for me, is a pyschologist and not a psychiatrist, and isn't covered by BC Medical.

My GP was quick to get the referral off, in early Dec, but when I finally was able to reach the PDocs office I was told by a grumpy sounding assistant that they had received no referral. So my GP faxed it back and FINALLY! I have an appointment....but not until end of Feb.

This whole thing was way more difficult than it should have been, full of SNAFU's, so I'm wondering if the universe is warning me that maybe this isn't the therapist for me.

Has anyone else had experience with gender specialists (esp psychiatrists) in the Vancouver area that can recommend someone, in case this doesn't work out for me? You can message me privately or post here if you can help. Thanks.

x-posted to MTF