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Alexander Spatari/Getty Images(NEW YORK) Andrew, a 39-year-old New Yorker who identifies as queer, says he got lucky with his first primary care provider, who was very queer friendly. "He was straight, but raised by two dads and created a very welcoming environment," Andrew told ABC News of his former doctor. When his doctor moved, Andrew says he realized how much it mattered for his health. He says his new doctor was less comfortable around queer issues. "There was always a barrier and a sense of awkwardness," he said. Andrew says the lack of good communication left him feeling he could not tell his doctor everything. "Having experienced queer friendly doctors and not queer friendly doctors you see the importance of nonjudgment," he said. Being able to have open conversations about sexual identity can be important for health care, experts say, especially around issues like appropriate general health, STI, and mental health screenings. The LGBTQ+ co

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