Healthcare, done differently.

Bringing together in-person and virtual care. Welcome to a new kind of primary care experience.

A clinic in the heart of Toronto

At 25 York, steps away from Union Station

Union Health was designed to be warm, bright, and welcoming, and we’re committed to our patients’ experience – the perfect conditions to help you focus on your health.

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Welcome to Union Health

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Personalized care team

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Primary care & mental health

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Friendly, personable staff

In-Person Care

Covered by OHIP

Our care team is here for you. Let's get you healthy.

Our nurses and physicians are committed to delivering care in a friendly, thoughtful way that allows you to build a genuine and lasting relationship with your family doctor. Our clinic is also technology-enabled to make your experience the best it can be: we use an app to facilitate scheduling, follow ups, and medical notes.

We offer a full suite of primary care services for your entire family, no matter how young or old. We’re open every weekday for OHIP-covered appointments, including family doctor visits, well-baby care, and women’s health. We also offer uninsured services including form completion, sick notes, and physician’s statements.

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Dr. Lyndall Schumann

Registered Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Lyndall Schumann is a registered clinical psychologist who supports children, adolescents, and adults by providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment services. She works collaboratively with individuals to address mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, work/stress issues, emotion regulation, trauma, OCD, and other difficulties. Dr. Schumann employs client-centred and evidence-based methods, and typically work within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and emotion-focused frameworks.

Dr. Schumann completed her Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology (Queen’s University), as well as a B.A.Sc. in Arts and Science and Psychology (McMaster University). She has previously trained at the North York General Hospital, Family Psychology Centre (formerly Kindercare Psychology) and Toronto District School Board.

Dr. Soreya Dhanji, MD CCFP

Family Physician

Dr. Dhanji is a primary care physician with a focus on preventive health care. She values patient-centered care and strives to support each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional health. After receiving her Bachelor degree in Medical Science from The University of Western Ontario, Dr. Dhanji went on to complete her Doctor of Medicine and Family Medicine residency training from the University of Calgary. She enjoys medical education and has taught medical students and resident physicians as an adjunct clinician teacher affiliated with the University of Toronto. Dr. Dhanji also has an interest in travel medicine and non-surgical cosmetic medicine.

Dr. Sheila Lakhoo, MD CCFP

Family Physician

Dr. Sheila Lakhoo is a family physician and Union Health’s Medical director, who is also the site lead for the Telemedicine Impact Plus clinic at St. Michael’s Hospital. Dr. Lakhoo is also an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto and, prior to joining Union Health, had an academic family practice at St. Michael’s. She is particularly interested in holistic and integrative care, as well as global health.

Dr. Dominik Nowak, MD CCFP

Family Physician

Dr. Dominik Nowak is a family doctor at Union Health. Beyond the clinic, he is an educator to future physicians and active faculty at the University of Toronto. Dr. Nowak finished his training at McMaster University, where he specialized in family medicine and served as chief resident. In his role as Physician Lead and Chair of the TELUS Medical Advisory Council, he drives collaboration across a team of experts to guide national strategy on emerging health issues. Dr. Nowak is a sought-after conference speaker and recognized leader in primary care, preventive health, and health systems strategy.

Monika Dalmacio, RN

Registered Nurse

Monika is a Registered Nurse who is excited to develop innovative digital health solutions with patients and the Union Health team. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing and is currently completing a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration with a specialization in Public Health Policy. Before joining Union Health, Monika worked as a health coach for patients with complex healthcare needs and led quality improvement initiatives with interprofessional primary care teams. She is passionate about health equity, the social determinants of health, and patient-centred care, and is excited to apply her experience to help patients have the best healthcare experience possible at Union Health.

Chris Yu, RN

Registered Nurse

Chris Yu is a certified Registered Nurse trained in Emergency and Trauma. He is skilled at bloodwork, ECGs, and simple procedures. Chris is currently working towards his Masters of Nursing at the University of Toronto, to become a Nurse Practitioner in the Primary Health Care field, with a collaborative specialization in resuscitation sciences.

Chris has been with Akira since its very early days, as he has a strong interest in advancing technology for healthcare. He is also passionate about improving LGBTQ access to healthcare.

Pfeiffer Edquist, RPN

Clinic Nurse

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24/7 Virtual Care

Individual and family plans

Staying healthy with virtual care: Akira gives you on-demand, anytime access to clinicians.

We know that being healthy goes beyond the 9 to 5. That’s why our virtual care app, Akira, is available 24/7 for all Union Health patients. Our team is there so you and your family can get answers to your health concerns via secure text or video chat wherever you are, no matter the time of day or night.

No question or concern is too small. Use the app to connect directly with a Registered Nurse whenever you need personalized health-related answers. You can also upgrade to a full Akira membership to connect with Nurse Practitioners who can address over 50% of the primary care concerns that would usually take you to the doctor’s office, so you can avoid unnecessary travel and clinic time.