About Jeanne Hoff
Lived 1938 – 2023 (aged 85). Jeanne Hoff was an American psychiatrist.
Jeanne Hoff (October 16, 1938 – October 26, 2023) was an American psychiatrist. She was the first openly transgender psychiatrist to treat transgender patients.
Early life and education Hoff was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1938, the only child of James and Mary Hoff. She went on to earn a Master's of Science at Yale. The documentary covered Hoff's gender affirming surgery in December 1977.
Personal life Hoff described herself as a "devout" Catholic, and was a member of the Catholic LGBT group Dignity.
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Who was Jeanne Hoff?
American psychiatrist
When was Jeanne Hoff born?
Jeanne Hoff was born on 16 October 1938 in St. Louis.
When did Jeanne Hoff die?
Jeanne Hoff died on 26 October 2023 in San Francisco.
What was Jeanne Hoff's occupation?
Jeanne Hoff was a psychiatrist.
What nationality was Jeanne Hoff?
Jeanne Hoff was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jeanne Hoff (psychiatrist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeanne Hoff. https://biography.guide/jeanne-hoff/
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