Delaware Cardiovascular Associates

Darra Markland, PA-C
Darra is a Delaware native who graduated with honors from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Exercise Science. She also has an interest in liberal arts, and spent two years of her undergraduate career studying at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. While at the University of Delaware, Darra worked with recovering stroke patients in the physical therapy lab and interned with Christiana Care’s cardiac rehabilitation facility. In 2016, she completed her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Darra returned to Lewes, DE, where she has practiced both primary care and critical care medicine prior to specializing in cardiology. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the American College of Cardiology. She is currently enrolled in Cornell's Plant-Based Nutrition program to better understand how our diet affects disease processes. Darra is most passionate about primary prevention through dietary and lifestyle choices as well as electrophysiology. She enjoys educating and empowering patients to help them achieve individualized cardiovascular health goals.

Yesterday was twin day and we had so much fun!!!

With our "Tacky Tourist" day in the books we can't wait for hat day tomorrow!

DCA'S Red, White & Blue day was a SUCCESS!! Keep an eye out for tomorrow's "Tacky Tourist" day!!

❤️MEET OUR FAMILY❤️
Lexi is one of our Stress Test Technicians. She has been a part of the DCA family for 2 years and when she is not at work she enjoys eating out and spending time with her family. Lexi enjoy's helping patients because it makes her happy to help others in need and to be a part of the health care process. While growing up Lexi wanted to be a power ranger. Thank you Lexi for all you do!