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MedPage Today

Faust Files, Q&A

AUGUST 2025

In this two-part series, Dr. Leibowitz sits down with Dr. Jeremy Faust of MedPage Today to tackle the intersection of politics and pediatric gender care. Part one dives into the nuanced realities facing providers today, highlighting how political interference is reshaping clinical landscapes and stalling vital scientific research.

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The New York Times

The Protocol

JUNE 2025

This six-part podcast series traces the history of medical care for transgender youth back to its origins in the Netherlands. In the concluding episode, Dr. Leibowitz discusses the real-world consequences of politicization and healthcare bans currently facing American families and clinicians.

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MedPage Today

Polarized and Politicized: Can We Find Middle Ground in Youth Gender Care?

MAY 2025

In this article authored by Dr. Leibowitz, he emphasizes that ethical treatment requires comprehensive and balanced assessments to minimize both the risk of inappropriate treatment and the harm of denying care.

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Psychiatric Times

Gender Affirming Care for Adolescents: separating Political Polarization from Medicine

JUNE 2023

In this commentary authored by Dr. Leibowitz, he critiques the current polarization of gender healthcare, advocating for a balanced middle ground guided by clinical expertise- rather than ideologically driven legislation. 

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The New York Times Magazine

The Battle Over Gender Therapy

JUNE 2022

This feature in The New York Times Magazine by renowned journalist and podcaster Emily Bazelon highlights Dr. Leibowitz and his role in developing international clinical guidelines for transgender and gender-diverse youth.

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Columbus Monthly

Caring for Transgender Youth

NOVEMBER 2018

This profile examines Dr. Leibowitz’s pioneering work as a child and adolescent psychiatrist dedicated to transgender and gender-diverse youth. It emphasizes his commitment to a highly individualized approach, highlighting the value of collaborative decision-making between families and providers in the era preceding current political restrictions on medical care.

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