Inclusive and Affirming Primary Care, PrEP & Sexual Health
You deserve a doctor you can be completely honest with. At Empowered Health DPC, Dr. Frank Aliganga offers judgment-free primary care for every person and family, including PrEP, STI testing and sexual health care, from our offices in West Deptford, NJ and Old City Philadelphia.
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What's included
Affirming primary care: checkups, prevention, sick visits and chronic conditions
PrEP to prevent HIV, with the lab monitoring it needs
STI testing and treatment, including throat and rectal testing when appropriate
Sexual health conversations without judgment or assumptions
Mental health care for everyday anxiety and depression
Monitoring and continuing gender-affirming hormone therapy that you started with another clinician
Tell us the name and pronouns you use, and we'll use them
We don't currently start gender-affirming hormone therapy. If you're already on it, we can monitor and continue it and coordinate with your prescribing clinician.
PrEP: simple, effective HIV prevention
PrEP is a medicine that greatly lowers the chance of getting HIV. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force gives PrEP its highest rating, an "A," for people at increased risk of HIV. As a member, you can start PrEP after a visit and labs, then keep up with the regular testing it requires without a copay for each visit.
STI testing on a schedule that fits your life
The CDC suggests that gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men get tested for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea at least once a year, and every 3 to 6 months with multiple or anonymous partners. HIV testing at least yearly is also recommended. We'll set a testing schedule that fits you, whoever you are and whoever you love.
Why a direct primary care doctor
You see the same doctor every time, so you don't have to come out or re-explain your history to someone new. Visits are unhurried, usually 30 to 45 minutes, and you can message Dr. Aliganga directly between visits. Your health information is kept private and protected.
Meet your doctor
Frank Aliganga, MD, FAAFP is double board certified in family medicine and obesity medicine. He serves as Treasurer of the New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians and is licensed in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Read more
Common questions
Are visits included in the membership?
Yes. Membership covers your visits, with no copays or per-visit fees, ever.
Is PrEP medication included?
No. Medications and labs are billed separately at transparent member pricing, or through your insurance and pharmacy. We'll help you find the lowest-cost option. See rates
Do I need insurance?
No. We see patients with or without insurance. Most members keep insurance for specialists, hospital care and emergencies.
Can I be seen in Philadelphia?
Yes. Consultations and follow-ups can happen at our Old City office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, near 2nd Street Station. Philadelphia office
Let's talk
Text "Tell me more" to 609-678-3299, or send us a message.
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Medically reviewed by Frank Aliganga, MD, FAAFP · Last reviewed November 2026. This page is educational and isn't medical advice.