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Brittany Yerkes
Assistant Professor at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Brittany Yerkes is a Certified Physician Assistant at Chesapeake Health Care, specializing in infectious disease care, particularly HIV treatment, on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.12 She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Lehigh University and her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Philadelphia University (now Thomas Jefferson University).23
Yerkes provides comprehensive care for patients with HIV, Hepatitis C, and Hepatitis B, as well as offering PrEP and gender-affirming care.1 She also delivers primary care services to both HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.1 Her passion for HIV care was sparked during her college years, leading her to dedicate her practice to managing HIV and its various aspects, focusing on patients' overall health beyond just medication management.1
At Chesapeake Health Care, Yerkes is based at the Sweetbay Adult Medicine office.2 She has been working in this field for over a decade, developing strong personal relationships with her patients.1 Yerkes is committed to improving the quality of life for all her patients and believes in treating them as whole individuals rather than defining them by their illnesses.1
