About
Dr. Shayne Poulin, MD, co-founded Open Arms Primary Care alongside Dr. Connolly and Dr. Tressan. He brings a strong commitment to inclusive, affirming primary care, with particular focus on LGBTQ+ health. Dr. Poulin believes that inclusive care is not an optional feature of good medicine but a fundamental necessity for patient health and well-being. He draws on the distinction between fitting in and belonging, holding that every patient deserves to show up as their full self in the exam room.
Who is Dr. Poulin right for?
Dr. Poulin is a good fit for patients who have felt unseen or unwelcome in other medical settings. He is particularly focused on LGBTQ+ individuals seeking affirming primary care. Patients who value a physician invested in belonging, not just clinical service, will appreciate his approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Poulin focuses on inclusive, affirming family medicine with a particular commitment to LGBTQ+ health. He delivers comprehensive primary care and believes that creating genuine belonging for patients is central to effective medicine.
Dr. Poulin holds that inclusive primary care is a fundamental medical necessity, not an optional feature. He draws on the idea that patients should belong in the exam room as they are, without needing to change who they are to receive good care.
Yes, Dr. Poulin accepts new patients at Open Arms Primary Care. You can sign up online or contact the practice directly by text or email to get started.
Yes. Gender-affirming care is part of the full scope of primary care at Open Arms, and Dr. Poulin participates in delivering it. The practice integrates gender-affirming services into everyday family medicine rather than treating it as a separate specialty.
Dr. Poulin built Open Arms Primary Care specifically to serve people who have felt dismissed or marginalized in medical settings. He takes a respectful, unhurried approach and works to build genuine trust with each patient over time.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026