Family Physician (GP) in a GMF (Group of Family Medicine). MD from Université Laval with 9 years of experience in primary care, urgent care triage, and mental health. Active member of the Collège des médecins du Québec.
Dr. Sophie Desjardins is a Family Physician practicing in a bustling Montreal Group of Family Medicine (GMF). She acts as the first line of defense for patients, handling everything from pediatric fevers and winter respiratory viruses to diagnosing anxiety and burnout in adults. Dr. Desjardins is passionate about preventive health and helping patients distinguish between conditions requiring the ER versus those treatable at a clinic or by a pharmacist. She frequently utilizes the "Info-Santé 811" and GAP systems to guide patient care. Her expertise extends to managing chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes in a primary care setting. Her writing focuses on practical triage advice, mental health support, and navigating the search for a family doctor in Quebec.