Carol A. McLaughlin, MD, MPH, MSCE, DTM&H

I was recognized by America's Top Doctors from 2015 through 2017 and by Best Doctors in America from 2005 through 2016. Regionally, I have been recognized in Philadelphia Magazine's annual Top Docs™ issues from 2016 through 2023.

Dr. Jessie Torgersen is a highly qualified infectious disease specialist based in Philadelphia, PA, serving patients aged 18 and up. As the Director of the Center for Viral Hepatitis at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, she is dedicated to advancing healthcare in her field. With an impressive educational background that includes degrees from Wayne State University School of Medicine and fellowships from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Torgersen is well-equipped to provide compassionate and professional care. Her exceptional patient ratings reflect her commitment to kindness, approachability, and thoroughness in her practice. Generated from the website

I am an internal medicine physician with a special focus on LGBTQIA+ health, gender-affirming hormone treatment and services, and reproductive/gynecologic health that includes basic contraceptive services. I am dedicated to HIV prevention and offer PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) including long-acting injectables. I also hold certification by the Menopause Society and offer evaluation and treatment for patients in and beyond the menopausal transition. I strive to provide accessible patient-centered, inclusive health care that is trauma-informed, sex- and body-positive and intersectional.