As a skilled Internist / Geriatrician, Dr. Darya Yermak offers expert diagnostic services and management for a wide range of adult health issues. Practicing in Markham, ON, she serves the surrounding communities with a commitment to providing comprehensive and evidence-based care. Her practice is located within the Great Northern Family Health Team, ensuring coordinated and accessible healthcare services for her patients. The facility is wheelchair accessible and parking is available at the location.
Dr. Yermak graduated with a Medical Degree from the University of Limerick School of Medicine in 2014, Ireland. She has completed extensive postgraduate medical training, including residency and fellowships in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, ensuring a broad competence in managing complex adult and older adult health conditions. Her certifications include board certification in Internal Medicine, and she continually updates her skills to align with current clinical guidelines and best practices.
With an evidence-based and informative approach, Dr. Yermak is dedicated to delivering personalized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. She is committed to serving the residents of Markham and speaks both English and Russian, facilitating effective communication with diverse patient populations. Her clinical philosophy emphasizes patient-centered care, preventive medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize health outcomes.
Dr. Yermak provides expert care for adults with a wide range of medical conditions, including:
Geriatric Syndromes & Focused Elder Care
- Nutritional Assessment & Weight Loss: Investigating unintentional weight loss and malnutrition, providing guidance on nutritional support for older adults.
- Falls, Mobility & Balance Disorders: Multifactorial assessment to identify causes of falls and gait instability; implementation of prevention strategies.
- Delirium Prevention & Management: Identifying risk factors for delirium (acute confusion) in hospitalized or ill older adults and implementing management strategies.
Complex Diagnostic & Multi-System Issues
- Investigation of Anemia: Diagnosing the underlying cause of low red blood cell counts.
- Syncope (Fainting) Evaluation: Comprehensive work-up to determine the cause of fainting spells or loss of consciousness.
- Management of Patients with Multiple Comorbidities: Coordinating care and treatment plans for individuals managing several complex health conditions simultaneously.
Management of Chronic Diseases
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Diagnosis, treatment titration, and long-term management of primary and secondary hypertension to mitigate cardiovascular risk.
- Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol): Assessment and management of abnormal lipid levels through lifestyle advice and medication to reduce cardiovascular risk.
- Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & 2): Comprehensive management including glucose control strategies, complication prevention, and patient education.
Dr. Yermak manages a wide range of complex adult and geriatric health conditions. This list highlights common areas of focus. If your condition is not listed, please note that internal medicine specialists address diverse and often multi-systemic diseases. Consultation is typically initiated via referral from your primary care physician.
- Advance Care Planning Discussions: Facilitating conversations about future healthcare preferences and goals of care, including discussions about powers of attorney for personal care.
- Driving Safety Assessment Consultation (Medical): Evaluating medical fitness to drive in older adults, considering cognitive, sensory, and physical factors.
- Consultation for Undiagnosed Symptoms: Expert evaluation for patients experiencing persistent or puzzling symptoms that require specialized diagnostic investigation to determine the underlying cause.
- Assessment of Functional Decline: Investigating and managing sudden or gradual changes in an older adult's ability to perform daily activities.
- Medication Review and Optimization (Deprescribing): Systematic review of all medications (polypharmacy) to ensure appropriateness, minimize side effects and interactions, and deprescribe unnecessary drugs.
Note: This list represents some of the key services offered by Dr. Yermak. As a specialist in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care, she provides comprehensive diagnostic and management services. For specific inquiries about whether your condition falls within Dr. Yermak's scope of practice, please discuss with your referring physician or contact the clinic.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
Dr. Yermak's practice is situated in the historic Old Markham Village neighborhood of Markham, within the Great Northern Family Health Team. The location offers convenient access from Markham Town Centre and nearby shopping areas. Patients can easily reach the clinic via York Region Transit (YRT) and Viva transit services. The facility is wheelchair accessible, with parking available on-site for patients' convenience.
- How is payment handled for appointments with Dr. Yermak? Is it covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)?
- In ON, medical consultations with specialists like Dr. Yermak are typically covered by your provincial health insurance (Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)) when you present a valid health card and have the required referral. You generally do not pay directly for the consultation service itself. Some specific procedures, forms, or administrative tasks might not be covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and may incur a separate fee according to provincial guidelines. Please inquire if you have questions about uninsured services.
- Can I book an appointment directly or do I absolutely need a referral?
- A referral from your family physician or another medical specialist is required to see Dr. Yermak. As experts in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Care, Internists and Geriatricians see patients based on specific medical questions posed by the referring doctor. This ensures continuity of care and that the consultation is appropriate for your needs. Please have your doctor forward the referral information.
- What should I do if I have an urgent medical problem?
- Dr. Yermak's office provides specialist consultations and is not equipped for emergency care. If you have an urgent medical issue or emergency, please contact your family doctor, go to the nearest hospital Emergency Department, or call 911.
- Will Dr. Yermak replace my family doctor?
- No, Dr. Yermak acts as a specialist consultant. Your family doctor (or primary care provider) remains responsible for your routine healthcare, ongoing prescriptions (unless specified otherwise by the specialist), and coordinating your overall care. Dr. Yermak will communicate findings and recommendations back to your family doctor.
Great Northern Family Health Team
381 Church St
Markham, ON L3P 7P3
Phone: (905) 472-7373
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Yermak is a licensed physician regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) under the Medicine Act, 1991 in ON. Patients are typically seen by referral from their primary care physician.
Verify registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO): https://doctors.cpso.on.ca/DoctorDetails/Yermak-Darya/0295895-103881