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Meet the Preceptors
Administration Preceptors
Faye has 30 years’ experience in marketing, business development and recruitment. She manages Ochsner's Fellowship and College Internship Programs by identifying opportunities for individuals interested in working in an integrated healthcare system to receive hands on training from top notch Executives.
Email: fcampo@ochsner.org
Faye Campo
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University
Training: PGY-1&2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency, Wake Forest Baptist Health with MS from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Practice Interests: Leadership, pharmacy practice models, operations
Jason has been with Ochsner for about 8 years, and was the previous AVP for OMC – Jeff Hwy, a tertiary care academic center in New Orleans. Jason recently served on the LSHP Board and is a faculty member with the ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy. Jason presently serves on the Board of Directors for the End Drug Shortages alliance.
Email: jason.chou@ochsner.org
Jason Chou, PharmD, MS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: CHF, ACS, Arrhythmias, Pharmacy Management
Dr. Dupré joined the Ochsner Team in 2010. She has served as a Cardiology preceptor for both the PGY-1 residency program and the PGY-2 Internal Medicine residency program for the past 10 years. She is a RAC member and serves on multiple committees within the residency program. Most recently, she transitioned into the role of Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy services where she participates in the Practice Management rotation.
Email: krdupre@ochsner.org
Kristina Dupré, PharmD
Education: BS in Pharmacy, Xavier University and BA in Biological Sciences, University of New Orleans
Training: Epic Willow IP and Decision Support certified
Practice Interests: Informatics and Technology
Chris Entwisle is the lead for new Epic deployments for Epic Willow Inpatient. Chris is also project manager for pharmacy IT projects.
Email: centwisle@ochsner.org
Christopher Entwisle
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Training: PGY-1 University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy program graduate; Formulary Drug Evaluation Process Certification.
Nicole began her career at Ochsner Health as a Clinical Pharmacy specialist in ambulatory care managing a pharmacist-run clinic for treatment of hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes patients. From there, she transitioned to clinical practice in acute care medicine and later transitions of care. In 2016, Nicole moved into the assistant director role over Medication-Use, Safety and Education and transitioned to system director in January of 2021. Nicole leads the formulary management and medication utilization initiatives ensuring improvement of medication use quality across the organization. She is also the residency program director for the Ochsner Health PGY-1/2 Medication Use Safety and Policy residency program. Additionally, she serves as an ASHP Residency Program Practitioner Surveyor for MUSP residency programs and on the Vizient Professional Development and Workforce Committee.
Email: nlacoste@ochsner.org
Nicole Fabre’-LaCoste, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, DPLA
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy - Union University College of Pharmacy, Jackson, TN; Master of Business Administration - Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, LA; Bachelor of Science in Medicine Chemistry - University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Training: Ochsner Administrative Fellowship- Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA; Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency, ASHP Accredited - Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA; Pharmacy Practice Residency, ASHP Accredited - Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
Neil began with Ochsner Health in 2014 as a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice resident. As the System-Director of Sterile Drug Compounding Operations, he works to drive standardization in the areas of sterile compounding and health-system automation, always keeping medication safety in the fore-front.
Neil also serves as the President-Elect for the Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the President of the Southeast Louisiana Society Health-System Pharmacists.
Email: Neil.hunter@ochsner.org
Neil Hunter, Pharm.D., MBA, BCSCP
Education: B.S. Pharmacy, Xavier University; Master Business Administration, University of New Orleans
Practice Interests: Leadership Coaching and Team Development, Specialty and Retail Pharmacy Operations, Specialty Pharmacy Practice Models
Ricky began work with Ochsner in 2014 and has oversight and responsibility for Specialty and Retail Pharmacy strategies, services, and operations for Ochsner Health System. Ricky also serves on the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and serves on the Regulations Revision, Violations, and Application Review committees.
Email: Richard.indovina@ochsner.org
Richard Indovina, Jr., RPh, MBA
Education: B.A. Managerial Economics, Union College; M.B.A. Healthcare Management, Clarkson University
Kyle supports financial operations for all Clinic, Hospital, Infusion, and Mixed-Use areas from a Pharmacy perspective.
Email: Kyle.kylanta@ochsner.org
Kyle Kylanta
Education:PharmD, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy; MBA – Louisiana State University Shreveport
Training:PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency – Ochsner Medical Center; PGY-2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency – Ochsner Health
John joined Ochsner in 2015 and has oversight of the 340B program operations for Ochsner Health covered entities. The 340B program is intended to help healthcare organizations that care for many uninsured and underinsured patients. Ochsner Health supports the intent of the 340B program through providing affordable care for vulnerable patients and expanding community health benefits.
Email: Dongouk.lee@ochsner.org
John Lee, PharmD
Education: PharmD – University of North Carolina, School of Pharmacy; BS Pharmacy – University of Colorado, School of Pharmacy; Creighton University – Pre-Pharmacy work
Training: Fellowship, Clinical Research – Long Term Care; Hospital Residency – University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Email: rhonda.liberto@ochsner.org
Rhonda Liberto, BSPharm, PharmD, CPPS
Education: Loyola University New Orleans – Finance ; University of New Orleans - Executive MBA
As AVP – Pharmacy Supply Chain, Ryan has responsibility for the contract negotiation, vender management, procurement, and strategic vision for system-wide functions of Pharmacy Supply Chain. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit health care provider based in southeast Louisiana that includes 28 hospitals, 400+ clinics, 12 retail pharmacies and Specialty Pharmacy. Ryan joined Ochsner in 2007 and has built the pharmacy contracting management structure for the system.
Email: rpepper@ochsner.org
Ryan Pepper, MBA
Education: BS, Pharmacy, Auburn University; Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Practice Interests: Healthcare policy, Leadership, Healthcare strategies, innovative care delivery models, technology, medication safety, quality, and overall pharmacy practice
As Vice President of Pharmacy Services for Ochsner Health System, Debbie has responsibility for the strategic vision, long term planning, direction and overall accountability for pharmacy services across the system. She joined Ochsner in 1981.
Email: dsimonson@ochsner.org
Deborah Simonson, PharmD
Education: B.S. Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, MBA, University of Dallas
Practice Interests: Administration, leadership development, strategic planning, operations
Myra joined the OMC pharmacy team in May 2019, bringing with her over 30 years of experience in institutional pharmacy practice. In addition to administrative oversight of pharmacy operations at OMC, she precepts the pharmacy administration rotations. Myra’s background includes extensive experience in clinical pharmacy, acute care operations, and pharmacy supply chain.
Email: myra.thomas@ochsner.org
Myra Thomas, BS Pharm, MBA
Ambulatory Care Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Anticoagulation
Dr. Cordaro started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center’s Anticoagulation clinic in 2003. She is responsible for monitoring and evaluating anticoagulant medication therapy for appropriateness, including devising coumadin and lovenox medication regimens, making necessary adjustments based on patient-specific characteristics, and providing patient education to reach optimal patient care outcomes.
Dr Cordaro is also involved in education services as the preceptor of pharmacy students and pharmacy practice residents. She serves on the clinical pharmacy staff of presenters for the University of Queensland –Ochsner Medical Center Education program. She is also a member of the Anticoagulation Forum.
Email: jcordaro@ochsner.org
Jessalynn Cordaro, PharmD
Digital Medicine Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Harding University College of Pharmacy, AR
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, ARcare, AR
Practice Interests: Chronic Disease Management, Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs), Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
Dr Mvere joined the Ochsner Digital Medicine team in 2020. She is a clinical pharmacist who focuses on management of hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia. Prior to joining Ochsner she was an ambulatory care pharmacist at an FQHC in Arkansas, where she helped patients manage several chronic conditions including those mentioned above, asthma, COPD and HIV. She volunteers for the Texas Pharmacy Association Public Policy Council, the Arkansas Association of Health-System Pharmacists New Resident and Student Council and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association Communications Committee.
Email: imi.mvere@ochsner.org
Imi Mvere, PharmD, BCACP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, LECOM School of Pharmacy, Erie, PA
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Millcreek Community Hospital/LECOM Health, Erie, PA; PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO
Practice Interests: Chronic: Chronic Disease Management
Dr. Hatlee joined the Ochsner Digital Medicine team in 2020. He is responsible for optimization of therapeutic regimens including monitoring patient collected data, mitigating adverse events, providing patient education, and evaluating laboratory results.
Email: ian.hatlee@ochsner.org
Ian Hatlee, PharmD, BCACP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Mayo Clinic Hospital
Practice Interests: Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Patient Education, Motivational Interviewing, Investigational Drug Services
Dr. O’Flynn joined the Ochsner Digital Medicine team in 2019. She has been in ambulatory care practice since 2015. She is responsible for the provision of medication and lifestyle therapy for chronic disease state management through CDTM. She is responsible for optimization of therapeutic regimens including monitoring patient collected data, mitigating adverse events, providing patient education, and evaluating laboratory results. Dr. O’Flynn serves as a preceptor for pharmacy practice residents.
Email: jordan.oflynn@ochsner.org
Jordan Burt O’Flynn, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, W.G. (Bill) Hefner VAMC, Salisbury, NC
Practice Interests: Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Patient Education
Dr. Chou joined the Ochsner Digital Medicine team in 2017. She has been in ambulatory care practice since 2010 and with Ochsner since 2014. Through CDTM and remote patient monitoring she provides optimization of therapeutic regimens for chronic disease states.
Email: carrie.chou@ochsner.org
Carrie Chou, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana
Training: PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner; New Orleans, LA
Practice Interests: Patient Education, Chronic Disease Management
Dr. Elsayed joined the Ochsner Digital Medicine team in 2020. She is a clinical pharmacist who assumes responsibility for the management of pharmacy services for hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia for the goal of improving patient outcomes. She enjoys mentoring residents, students and new staff to meet departmental goals.
Email: alaa.elsayed@ochsner.org
Alaa Elsayed, PharmD, BCACP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Health; New Orleans, LA
Practice Interests: Hypertension, Diabetes, Health Equity, Patient Education
Dr. Bazin began her career in ambulatory care in 2020 when she joined the Ochsner Digital Medicine team after completing her residency. She is a clinical pharmacist responsible for the management of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. She is passionate about educating patients and ensuring they have the knowledge and resources needed to pursue healthier lifestyles.
Email: tkeyah.bazin@ochsner.org
T’Keyah Bazin, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Our Lady of the Lake RMC, Baton Rouge, LA
Practice Interests: Chronic: Chronic disease management, patient advocacy
Dr. Monson joined the growing Ochsner Digital Medicine team in 2019. She thrives through the relationships formed with patients made in remote chronic disease monitoring and management. While assisting patients in improving their health outcomes through education and optimizing control through medication management, she also enjoys working with patients on becoming better self-advocates of their own health.
Email: Mia.Monson@ochsner.org
Mia Incaprera Monson, PharmD
Cardiology Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Practice Interests: CHF, ACS, Academia, Internal Medicine
Dr. Hymel joined Ochsner as a part of the Unit-Based team in July 2018 and transitioned to the Cardiology service in the summer of 2020. She serves as a preceptor for both PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents, as well as Xavier University of Louisiana fourth-year students. Dr. Hymel serves on the Residency-Track Student Education Committee and the Residency Recruitment Committee. Additionally, she serves to aid in implementation of several pharmacy projects, such as pharmacy-driven pharmacokinetic dosing protocol and development of a new pharmacy practice model.
Email: stephanie.hymel@ochsner.org
Stephanie Hymel, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Toronto
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (Ochsner Medical Center), PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency (Ochsner Medical Center)
Practice Interests: Cardiology, Anticoagulation, Professional Development and Education
Dr. Youssef joined the Ochsner team in 2016. She practiced for a year as a clinical pharmacist at Credit Valley Hospital (Toronto) before pursing the PGY-1 and PGY-2 residency programs at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Youssef currently practices as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, working with the cardiac critical care team, the cardiology service and the specialized cardiology services including electrophysiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Youssef is a primary preceptor for pharmacy residents, sits on the Residency Recruitment Committee, is a lecturer for the University of Queensland Medical Students, and Co-Chairs the System Anticoagulation Committee.
Stephanie Youssef, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Critical Care Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital; PGY-2 Neurology Pharmacy Residency, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Practice Interests: Subarachnoid hemorrhage, status epilepticus, stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, anticoagulation.
Dr. Bukovskaya joined the Ochsner team in 2015. She is involved with the PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY-2 Critical Care residencies as a preceptor for the Neurocritical Care rotation. She is also involved in the education of neurology and anesthesia residents from LSU and Ochsner. Yana serves on several multidisciplinary committees including Anticoagulation and Stroke Committees, as well as the Pharmacy Residency Research Committee.
Email: yana.bukovskaya@ochsner.org
Yana Bukovskaya, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency and PGY-2 Critical Care Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, ACLS
Dr. Hall began practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2021. She serves on the Resuscitation Committee and is involved in ACLS education for pharmacy residents.
Email: courtney.hall2@ochsner.org
Courtney Hall, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Wayne State University
Training: University of Illinois at Chicago, PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency; University of Illinois at Chicago, PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency
Practice Interests: Sepsis, ICU delirium, alcohol withdrawal, and nutrition
Dr. Jennings began practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2013. She is the director of the PGY-2 Critical Care Residency program and also precepts PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents on their Medical and Surgical ICU rotations. Dr. Jennings is also a member of the Pharmacy Education and Critical Care committees.
Katherine Jennings, PharmD, BCCCP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University
Training: Saint Thomas West Hospital, Nashville, TN, PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency; Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, UT, PGY-2 Critical Care Residency
Practice Interests: ACLS, ICU delirium, sepsis, trauma
Dr. Lackie joined the Ochsner team in 2018. She is involved with PGY-1 and PGY-2 programs as a preceptor for the medical intensive care rotation. She also serves as a preceptor for local pharmacy students and is a member of the student advisory committee. Dr. Lackie is an active member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine through the Pharmacology Section.
Email: Miranda.Lackie@ochsner.org
Miranda Lackie, PharmD, BCCCP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Critical Care Residency: Huntsville Hospital
Practice Interests: surgical/medical/trauma/emergency medicine, infectious diseases, anti-coagulation, sepsis, nutrition
Dr. Lee began practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2017. He is a preceptor for the Medical and Surgical ICU rotation for residents and students.
Email: Steven.Lee@Ochsner.org
Steven Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Washington State University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Legacy Health (Portland, Oregon); PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency, Methodist University Hospital (Memphis, Tennessee)
Practice Interests: Cerebral edema management, subarachnoid hemorrhage, ketogenic diet in refractory status epilepticus, ENLS, ACLS
Dr. Tucker began practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2020. She is involved with the PGY-1&2 pharmacy residency programs as a preceptor for the Neurocritical Care rotation. She also works closely in the education of Ochsner neurology, emergency medicine, and anesthesia medical residents.
Dr. Tucker is a PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator and Chair of the Resident Education Committee. She is also involved in the Residency Recruitment Committee and helps instruct the ACLS training for clinical pharmacists.
Email: natalie.tucker@ochsner.org
Natalie Tucker, PharmD, BCCCP
Emergency Medicine Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: emergency medicine, disaster preparedness, disaster response
Dr. Morales joined the Emergency Medicine team at Ochsner in 2008. Cerinda is a member of Ochsner’s Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Committee. Further, she is involved in the federal disaster response as a pharmacist on Delta-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) under the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS).
Email: cmorales@ochsner.org
Cerinda M. Morales, PharmD
Infectious Diseases Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN; PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Practice Interests: medical mycology, molecular detection of antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial stewardship practice improvement, and antimicrobial toxicology
Dr. King began work with Ochsner Medical Center in 2018. Prior to this, he served as an professor at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. Dr. King specializes in management of complex infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship strategies, clinical microbiology, and molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance. He is an active member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, American Society of Microbiology, and American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
Email: samuel.king@ochsner.org
Travis King, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, 2017
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Houston, TX; PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX
Practice Interests: Opportunistic and mycobacterial infections, antimicrobial pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and antimicrobial resistance
Dr. Lin joined Ochsner Medical Center as an infectious diseases clinical pharmacist in 2019 and works with infectious diseases providers to optimize the pharmacotherapy for patients with complex diseases and infections. He also supports the local and system-level antimicrobial stewardship program to help implement new initiatives designed to improve antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes.
Email: Kevin.Lin@ochsner.org
Kevin Lin, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP
Internal Medicine Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Diabetes, Infectious Disease, Medication Reconciliation, and Transitions of Care
Dr. Casey’s scope of practice centers on transitions of care and ensuring each patient is able to afford all medications on discharge. Medication Reconciliation has been one of her passions since residency. Thus, she has aided in the development of the role of the Medication History Technician from its infancy years ago and continues to help in the expansion of this role throughout the system. Additionally, she takes pride in opening the lines of communication between everyone involved in the patient's care in order to improve our patients' outcomes. She holds a supervisory role within the department yet she is still dedicated to patient care and keeps her pharmacy practice current. Besides several hospital-wide committees, Dr. Casey serves on the Pharmacy Residency Recruitment Committee, the Internal Medicine Residency Advisory Committee, and the Pharmacy Residency Education Committee.
Email: acasey@ochsner.org
Ashley Casey, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Practice Interests: Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Anticoagulation
Dr. Coons started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2017. He serves on an academic Internal Medicine team, where his major roles include optimizing drug therapy, facilitating transitions of care, and educating patients and resident physicians. He previously served as Chair of the Pharmacy Residency Research Committee and is currently a member of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice, PGY-2 Internal Medicine, and System Residency Advisory Committees and the Pharmacy Residency Research Committee. Additionally, he holds faculty appointments with Xavier University College of Pharmacy (Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor) and University of Queensland Medical School/Ochsner Clinical School (Associate Lecturer) and serves as a preceptor for Xavier University College of Pharmacy students, PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residents, and PGY-2 Internal Medicine residents on Internal Medicine rotations.
Email: eric.coons@ochsner.org
Eric Coons, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Transitions of Care
Dr. Dermady joined Ochsner Medical Center in 2014. She is a preceptor for the internal medicine learning experience for pharmacy students, PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents. Dr. Dermady enjoys educating, working with a multi-disciplinary team, and problem solving. She was designated as Assistant Clinical Professor at Xavier University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Dermady also serves on the residency recruitment committee, is chair of the student education committee, and education coordinator for the pharmacy student residency track program.
Email: miranda.dermady@ochsner.org
Miranda Dermady, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Mercer University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Emory University Hospital; PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency, Emory University Hospital
Practice Interests: Infectious diseases, hepatology, anticoagulation
Dr. Mizuki started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in August 2015 with the Internal Medicine service. She enjoys educating pharmacy students and residents. She currently rounds with the co-managed hepatology-medicine service for patients being worked up for a liver transplant. She is RPD of the PGY-2 Internal Medicine program and serves as a residency tract student advisor.
Email: Britta.mizuki@ochsner.org
Britta Mizuki, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Houston
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Medical Center; PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Cardiology, Anticoagulation, Infectious Diseases
Dr. Roh joined the Ochsner team in 2019 as a resident and stayed on board to further her clinical experiences on the internal medicine team. She currently serves as a clinical pharmacist on one of the internal medicine teaching teams. She is excited to join the internal medicine group and will precept students and residents.
Email: Julia.roh@ochsner.org
Julia Roh, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency- Yale New Haven Hospital
Practice Interests: anticoagulation, medication safety, critical care
Dr. Stanilova joined the Ochsner team in September, 2016. Prior to that, she worked as Multispecialty Clinical Pharmacist (Medicine/Critical Care) at Yale New Haven Hospital. She is involved with the PGY-1 program as a preceptor for the Internal Medicine rotation. Ekaterina serves as a Pharmacy Residency Advisor and sit on the Recruitment Committee.
Ekaterina Stanilova, PharmD
Medication Use, Safety and Policy Preceptors
Education: PharmD - Shenandoah University – Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy in Winchester, VA. Masters – University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC
Training: PGY-1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Winston-Salem, NC
Spencer joined Ochsner in 2019 after completing a 2-year Health-System Pharmacy Administration residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health. His first-year research project, “Implementation of a project management tool for drug shortage management in a large academic medical center,” centered on an institutional need for improved processes around managing drug shortages. Being operationally focused, he completed his second-year research project and Master's Thesis around the standardization and optimization of Anesthesia Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs). He received a Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis in Pharmacy Healthcare Administration from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill in 2019, as well as Board Certification as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist. His professional interests include: clinical pharmacy management, leadership development, pharmacoeconomics, and inpatient operations.
Spencer’s current responsibilities include management of daily operations within central pharmacy with a focus on automation, controlled substances and inventory management. He also is responsible for clinical pharmacy services within the emergency department and perioperative space, along with the management of Ochsner’s Skilled Nursing Facility, Elmwood Orthopedic Hospital and Covington Surgery Center.
Spencer Blohowiak, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Education: BS Chemistry at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Doctor of Pharmacy-Xavier University School of Pharmacy
As the System Director of the Ochsner Outpatient and Home Infusion Pharmacy, Gena has responsibility for all aspects of both clinical and operational components of the pharmacy and nursing departments of the business unit. Gena joined Ochsner in March of 2019 with 25 years of combined Specialty and Home Infusion experience. She led the start-up of Ochsner first Home Infusion facility. The 17,000 sq ft state of the art facility includes a USP 795, 797 and 800 sterile compounding complex. It also included a non-provider based infusion suite with 8 private rooms and a PICC/Midline placement room. This business unit is continuing to expand throughout Louisiana under her leadership.
Gena Territo-Tynes, PharmD
Education: Wofford College Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
Phillip provides oversight of system change management processes as the chair of the Change Management Advisory Committee. He is also responsible for pharmacy communication, education, and training for the system. Additionally, Phillip is responsible for working directly with the MUSE director to manage the educational training programs for both pharmacy students and pharmacy residents as well as overall pharmacy workforce development.
Phillip Hutchinson
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Training: PGY-1 University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston; ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy program graduate; Formulary Drug Evaluation Process Certification.
Nicole began her career at Ochsner Health as a Clinical Pharmacy specialist in ambulatory care managing a pharmacist-run clinic for treatment of hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes patients. From there, she transitioned to clinical practice in acute care medicine and later transitions of care. In 2016, Nicole moved into the assistant director role over Medication-Use, Safety and Education and transitioned to system director in January of 2021. Nicole leads the formulary management and medication utilization initiatives ensuring improvement of medication use quality across the organization. She is also the residency program director for the Ochsner Health PGY-1/2 Medication Use Safety and Policy residency program. Additionally, she serves as an ASHP Residency Program Practitioner Surveyor for MUSP residency programs and on the Vizient Professional Development and Workforce Committee.
Email: nlacoste@ochsner.org
Nicole Fabre’-LaCoste, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, DPLA
Education: PharmD – University of North Carolina, School of Pharmacy; BS Pharmacy – University of Colorado, School of Pharmacy; Creighton University – Pre-Pharmacy work
Training: Fellowship, Clinical Research – Long Term Care; Hospital Residency – University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Email: Rhonda.liberto@ochsner.org
Rhonda Liberto, BSPharm, PharmD, CPPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Rhode Island PGY-1– UAB Health System; MHA- UAB School of Health Professionals
Mathew Malachowski, PharmD, MHA, BCPS
Education: BS, Pharmacy, Xavier University; Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Paul is responsible for providing an organized approach to the development and revision of clear, executable, and measurable policies and procedures as they relate to Accreditation standards. He is responsible for routine reevaluating of survey readiness via mock audits and pharmacy inspections. Paul supports staff and training related to Accreditation in order to create cohesiveness between hospital staff and established policies and procedures.
Email: pmenasco@ochsner.org
Paul Menasco, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy - Xavier University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Medical Center - Jefferson Highway - New Orleans, and PGY-2 Medication Use, Safety and Policies Pharmacy Residency at Ochsner Health - New Orleans
Formulary management is an integrated patient care process which enables physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals to work together to promote clinically sound, cost-effective medication therapy and positive therapeutic outcomes.
As the Formulary management pharmacist, Anh is another member of Formulary Team, responsible for formulary management processes across the system including inpatient and outpatient care areas, infusion centers and clinics.
Email: Anh.Nguyen@ochsner.org
Anh Nguyen, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Health System Medication Use Management Residency at the University of North Carolina Medical Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Practice Interests: Medication safety, trigger tool development, and just culture
Johlee S. Odinet, PharmD, BCPS is currently the Medication Safety Manager at Ochsner Medical Center. In this role, she oversees implementation of process improvements within the medication use process to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Job responsibilities also include incorporating ISMP medication safety best practices, error analysis, prospective risk mitigation, and regulatory/compliance efforts. She also supervises the pharmacy intern program at OMC, engaging learners in patient safety initiatives whenever possible. Johlee serves as the Program Coordinator for the PGY-2 Medication Use, Safety, and Policy residency program, is the newest Director at Large for LSHP, and has had the pleasure of serving on ASHP's Medication Safety Section Advisory Group for the past 4 years.
Email: Johlee.odinet@ochsner.org
Johlee S. Odinet, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana-Monroe; BS Biochemistry, Louisiana Tech University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cone Health in Greensboro, NC; ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy program graduate; SIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship Certification; ASHP Pharmacogenomics Certification (in process)
Catherine has been with Ochsner Health for seven years; four years as Manager for Clinical Pharmacy Services at OMC-Jefferson Hwy and moving into the system director role in September of 2019. She chairs the System Clinical Coordinator’s monthly meeting, as well as several System P&T Subcommittees: Opioid Stewardship Core team and Hospital Practice workgroup, Oncology and Pharmacogenomics Subcommittees. Catherine leads the development and implementation of clinical pharmacy services across the organization. She additionally serves as an advisory board member for the S3P purchasing group, Vizient Clinical Pharmacy Advisory Council, and serves as vice-chair for the Vizient AMC Pharmacy Practice Advancement Committee.
Email: Catherine.oliver@ochsner.org
Catherine B. Oliver, PharmD, BCPS, DPLA
Education: BS Finance at Loyola University- New Orleans; MBA - University of New Orleans
As AVP – Pharmacy Supply Chain, Ryan has responsibility for the contract negotiation, vender management, procurement, and strategic vision for system-wide functions of Pharmacy Supply Chain. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit health care provider based in southeast Louisiana that includes 28 hospitals, 400+ clinics, 12 retail pharmacies and Specialty Pharmacy. Ryan joined Ochsner in 2007 and has built the pharmacy contracting management structure for the system.
Email: rpepper@ochsner.org
Ryan Pepper
Education: PharmD from Butler University; MS in Pharmacy Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University
Training: PGY-1 Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, IN; PGY2 HSPA University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA; Medication Use Policy Fellow, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
As the Medication Utilization Pharmacist, Emily is responsible for collaboration with stakeholders (supply chain, clinical teams,) to conduct medication use evaluations (MUEs) and determine areas of opportunity with regards to medication use processes. Additionally, she provides analysis of data to determine how medications are being used throughout the system and evaluation of the financial impact of utilization changes.
Email: Emily.prabhu@ochsner.org
Emily Prabhu, PharmD, BCPS
Education: BS in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Arts and Sciences; MS in Biological Sciences/Biochemistry from University of New Orleans; PharmD from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Biloxi, MS; PGY-2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy, Ochsner Health, New Orleans, LA
Jenna Sewell is a drug information specialist in the current role of System Policy Pharmacist. In this role, Jenna is responsible for using knowledge of medication safety, the medication use process, clinical pharmacy, and local and federal law in the management of system pharmacy policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational standards, including collaboration with all relevant stakeholders. She is also involved with providing system guidance on the development of SOPs for Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) medications. Additionally, Jenna collaborates with pharmacy supply chain, pharmacy operations teams, clinical teams, and other MUSE team members to provide system support and education on drug shortage mitigation strategies.
Email: jenna.sewell@ochsner.org
Jenna Hill Sewell, PharmD, MS
Education: BS, Pharmacy, Auburn University Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
As Vice President of Pharmacy Services for Ochsner Health System, Debbie has responsibility for the strategic vision, long term planning, direction and overall accountability for pharmacy services across the system. She joined Ochsner in 1981.
Email: dsimonson@ochsner.org
Deborah Simonson, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy - Xavier University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Riverside Regional, PGY-2 Critical Care, Memorial Hermann Hospital, ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy Program Graduate
Formulary management is an integrated patient care process which enables physicians, pharmacists and other health care professionals to work together to promote clinically sound, cost-effective medication therapy and positive therapeutic outcomes.
As the Formulary management pharmacist, Elisa is responsible for formulary management processes across the system including inpatient and outpatient care areas, infusion centers and clinics.
Email: Elisa.supan@ochsner.org
Elisa Supan PharmD, BCPS, DPLA
Oncology Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, St Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS
Practice Interests: Medical Oncology, Medication Safety, Supportive Care, and Operations
Dr. Fontenot began her clinical practice at Ochsner Medical Center in 2018 as a Unit-Based Oncology Pharmacist on the oncology unit, then transitioned to a Medical Oncology specialist practicing in the inpatient and outpatient settings. In fall of 2021 she transitioned to a Remote Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist role providing a combination of operational and clinical services for Ochsner Health infusion centers throughout the system. She serves as preceptor for PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents. Dr. Fontenot serves on the Residency-Track Student Education Committee, PGY-2 Oncology Residency Advisory Committee, and the Oncology Subcommittee. She is a current primary preceptor for the Outpatient Medical Oncology rotation, as well as the PGY-2 Oncology Longitudinal Staffing Rotation.
Email: aimee.fontenot@ochnser.org
Aimee Fontenot, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC
Practice Interests: lymphoma, leukemia, bone marrow transplant, and genitourinary cancers
Dr. Foy joined the pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in September 2017 after her prior work experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She transitioned to the system pharmacy team in January 2022 where she manages the remote oncology services for Ochsner Health. She serves as a member of the System Oncology Subcommittee, Bone Marrow Transplant Quality Committee, System Infusion Council, System P&T Committee, the PGY-2 Oncology, OMC, and System Residency Advisory Committees. She is a current preceptor for the Bone Marrow Transplant Inpatient and Clinic rotations, the longitudinal Teaching and Education Rotation, and enjoys teaching pharmacy students and residents.
Email: jessica.foy@ochsner.org
Jessica T. Foy, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Chicago at Illinois College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, LA; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans, LA
Practice interests: leukemia, lymphoma, bone marrow transplant, targeted therapies, supportive care
Dr. Mialik joined the Ochsner team in 2020 as a pharmacy resident and, after completing her training, remained with the institution as a part of the oncology team. She currently serves as a clinical pharmacist on the inpatient medical oncology and bone marrow transplant teams. She is looking forward to precepting students and residents.
Email: Iryna.mialik@ochsner.org
Iryna Mialik, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Practice Interests: Medical Oncology, Operations, and Patient Education
Dr. Morgan joined Ochsner at the Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge in June 2018, starting in the infusion pharmacy with clinical pharmacist responsibilities. She transitioned her role to purely clinical pharmacist in 2019, and now serves as a member of our remote oncology pharmacy team performing dual verification and system clinical pharmacy support. She serves as a member of the System Oncology Subcommittee, System Infusion Council, and the Pharmacy Infusion Advisory Team. She is a preceptor for the PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Forum and enjoys resident and student education.
Email: erin.morgan@ochsner.org
Erin H Morgan, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, University of Minnesota Medical Center/Fairview, Minneapolis, MN
Practice Interests: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, bone marrow transplant
Dr. Peyton-Thomas joined the pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in December 2018 after her prior work experience at University Health in Shreveport, LA. She serves as a member of the Education Committee, PGY-2 Oncology Residency Advisory Committee, and serves on multiple Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy committees. She is a preceptor for the Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant and Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic rotations.
Breanne Peyton-Thomas, Pharm.D., BCOP
Education: Xavier University of Louisiana – College of Pharmacy
Practice Interest: Chemotherapy compounding
Dr. St. Cyr began her career as a community pharmacist and originally was an Ochsner team member from 1991 to 1996. She left to work as a long-term care and retail pharmacist before returning to Ochsner in 2008 in the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy. Dr. St. Cyr has been an operational pharmacist for the past 13 years and moved up to supervisor in 2018. She is a preceptor for pharmacy students as well as PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents rotating in the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy. Additionally, she is the trainer for chemotherapy operations for the Benson Cancer Center. She currently participates in the System Chemotherapy Infusion Team Meetings and Oncology/Pharmacy Collaboration Committee.
Email: dstcyr@ochsner.org
Denise M. St. Cyr, Pharm. D.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Charleston
Practice Interests: Medical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies, Operations, Process Improvement, & Medication Safety
Dr. Vandall joined Ochsner Health in June of 2022 as a clinical pharmacist working remotely. She has worked full-time in oncology pharmacy since 2014, most recently at the Edwards Comprehensive Center in Huntington, WV. Dr. Vandall is a member of the System Oncology Subcommittee. She serves as a preceptor for both the PGY-2 Resident Forums and Medical Oncology Clinic rotations.
Email: laura.vandall@ochsner.org
Laura A. Vandall, PharmD, BCOP
Pediatrics Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Training: PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville TN
Practice Interests: solid tumors, bone marrow transplant, immunocompromised infectious disease
Dr. Cook started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2019. She has served as an adjunct professor at the Belmont College of Pharmacy in Nashville, TN, while completing her residencies. In addition to her involvement in the Oncology PGY-2 program as the pediatric oncology preceptor, she also serves as a preceptor for the general pediatrics rotation for PGY-1 residents. Dr. Cook also serves on the Oncology Subcommittee, Research Committee, and as the pediatric oncology and infectious disease SME.
Email: kathryn.cook@ochsner.org
Katie Cook, PharmD, BCPPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Nutrition, Sedation, and Infectious Disease
Dr. Grass started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2006. She serves as a preceptor for PGY-1 residents for their required pediatric rotation and elective rotation in pediatric critical care for both PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents.
Email: mersina.grass@ochsner.org
Mersina Grass, PharmD, BCPPS, MS
Solid Organ Transplant Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio State University
Training: PGY-1 Residency, University Health System, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant, University Health System, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Practice Interests: Lung Transplant, Abdominal Transplant, Infectious Disease
Dr. Allison began his clinical practice at Ochsner Medical Center in 2010. The Lung Transplant Program is where Cody manages most of his time, serving as the preceptor for the PGY-2 required Lung Transplant rotation and also cross covers the abdominal transplant teams.
Email: callison@ochsner.org
Cody Allison, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University
Training: Pharmacy Practice Residency, Rush University Medical Center (formerly Rush-Presbyterian-St.Lukes Medical Center)
Practice Interests: Adult Liver Transplant, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), and post-transplant delirium
Dr. Anders joined the Transplant Team at Ochsner in 2007. Since that time, she has served as a preceptor for the PGY-1 residency program and created the PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Solid Organ Transplant in 2011. She serves on the Transplant Quality-Improvement-Performance-Improvement Committee, the Transplant Research Committee, the Residency Recruitment & Research Sub Committees, and the Residency Advisory Committee. She also serves as an ASHP Residency Accreditation Surveyor.
Email: sanders@ochsner.org
Stephanie Anders, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Crozer-Chester Medical Center; PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Practice Interests: heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, critical care, heart failure
Dr. Baetz started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2011. Brooke participates in the PGY-1 and PGY-2 transplant residency program as the preceptor for the elective Heart Transplant rotation and serves on the Heart Transplant Selection Committee and Heart Transplant Quality Improvement Subcommittee.
Email: bbaetz@ochsner.org
Brooke E. Baetz, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center; PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Abdominal Transplant, Hepatology, Infectious Disease, Nutrition, and Healthcare Technology
Dr. Freeman joined Ochsner Medical Center in 2011. He serves as a preceptor for both the PGY-1 and PGY-2 transplant residency program.
Email: afreeman@ochsner.org
Andrew Freeman, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Henry Ford Hospital; PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency, Barnes Jewish Hospital
Practice Interests: Abdominal transplant, opportunistic infections
Dr. Hutchinson joined Ochsner Medical Center in August 2016 and serves as a preceptor for the abdominal transplant rotation.
Email: lisa.hutchinson@ochsner.org
Lisa Hutchinson, PharmD, BCTXP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Midwestern University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Rush University Medical Center; PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency, University of Illinois at Chicago
Practice interests: Abdominal transplant, antibody mediated rejection and cellular mediated rejection, opportunistic infections
Dr. Janusek began practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in September 2015. She serves as a preceptor for the abdominal transplant rotations for both students and residents.
Email: marissa.janusek@ochsner.org
Marissa Janusek, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center; PGY-2 Transplant Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: liver transplant, kidney transplant, AMR and ACR, opportunistic infections, patient education
Dr. Kaszubski started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2015. Ushma participates in the PGY-1 and PGY-2 transplant residency program as the primary preceptor for the either the kidney or liver transplant rotation. She also serves on the Kidney Transplant Selection Committee, Kidney Transplant Quality Assessment and Process Improvement Subcommittee, and the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Quality Assessment and Process Improvement Subcommittee.
Email: ushma.kaszubski@ochsner.org
Ushma P. Kaszubski, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Barnes-Jewish Hospital; PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Education and Training: Pharm.D., Xavier University of Louisiana; Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Pharmacy Residency; Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Transplant Residency
Practice interests: antibody-mediated rejection, atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome, donor-derived infections, quality improvement, EMR logistics
Dr. McCloskey started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2022. Michele participates in the PGY-1 and PGY-2 transplant residency program as a preceptor for the abdominal transplant services. She serves on the Residency Research Committee, and she also serves as a resident mentor.
Michele McCloskey, Pharm.D., BCTXP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center; PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Heart Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Pulmonary Hypertension
Dr. Thai serves as the clinical pharmacist on the heart transplant team. His responsibilities include participation in direct inpatient and outpatient care, patient counseling, formal pharmacotherapy education for medical staff, involvement in heart transplant selection committee, pulmonary hypertension committee, synthesis of heart transplantation protocols, research, and resident/student education.
Email: sthai@ochsner.org
Steven Q. Thai, PharmD, BCPS
Specialty Preceptors
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy; Xavier University of Louisiana
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Leadership, Patient Experience and Outcomes, Specialty Pharmacy Metrics, Medication Safety
Dr. Babin began her clinical practice at Ochsner Medical Center in 2010 practicing in the perioperative area. Next, she has served in inpatient clinical administration with formulary and medication safety management at Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Babin then started working with the outpatient specialty pharmacy in 2016. Dr. Babin is the current director of the PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency. Dr. Babin’s focus is on the development of clinical services in specialty pharmacy, building collaborative practices to improve quality, and working with manufacturers to collaborate initiatives in patient care.
Email: shebabin@ochsner.org
Sheena Babin, PharmD, CSP
Education: Doctorate of Pharmacy; Xavier University of Louisiana
Practice Interests: Specialty Pharmacy; Manufacturer Relations; Operations
Dr. Parson joined Ochsner Pharmacy and Wellness in 2013. She is responsible for oversight of specialty pharmacy. Dr. Parson has special interests in patient adherence supported through technology and wearable devices. She serves on the NASP Government Affairs and is active with the NASP organization. Dr. Parson has practiced in community pharmacy for 9 years.
Email: Christi.parson@ochsner.org
Christi Parson, PharmD, CSP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center; PGY-2 Transplant Residency, UNC Medical Center
Practice Interests: liver transplant, HBV, HCV, patient education, and health literacy
Dr. Ozoral started practicing at Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy in 2017 and serves as the clinical pharmacy for solid organ transplant and hepatology. Dr. Ozoral is the primary preceptor for fourth year pharmacy students from Xavier University.
Email: claire.ozoral@ochsner.org
Claire Ozoral, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana-College of Pharmacy
Practice Interests: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Other Inflammatory Diseases
Dr. Verret joined the Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy team in 2016. She is a clinical pharmacist with Rheumatoid Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions as her primary focus. Dr. Verret's scope of practice includes patient assessment and care through extensive counseling and monitoring, as well as providing assistance with the prior authorization process of specialty medications. Prior to joining Ochsner, Dr. Verret has been a practicing pharmacist in the community setting for over 15-years.
Email: alicia.verret@ochsner.org
Alicia Verret, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy
Practice Interests: HIV treatment/prevention, HCV, HBV, patient education, and health literacy
Dr. Mooney started practicing at Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy in 2021 following completion of her residency and serves as a clinical pharmacist on the infectious disease and hepatology team. Dr. Mooney also serves as a resident advisor.
Email: amanda.mooney@ochsner.org
Amanda Mooney, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport; PGY-2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency, Yale New Haven Hospital
Practice Interests: Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
Dr. Murray joined the Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy team in 2021 as Manager of Specialty Pharmacy in New Orleans. Prior to joining Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy, Dr. Murray completed clinical and leadership residency training. He also has experience in acute care pharmacy leadership from his previous role at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital. Dr. Murray is passionate about employee engagement, quality improvement, and leadership development.
Email: roger.murray@ochsner.org
R. Logan Murray, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy - Union University College of Pharmacy, Jackson TN
Practice interests: Inflammatory disease, specialty medications, patient education and treatment optimization
Dr. Lee joined Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy in 2020. She is a clinical pharmacist for inflammatory diseases focused on rheumatology. Prior to joining the Ochsner team, Dr. Lee served as a specialty pharmacist at a local specialty pharmacy in New Orleans. She will serve as preceptor for the inflammatory rotation for PGY-1 community-based residents at Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy.
Email: edna.lee@ochsner.org
Edna Lee, Pharm.D, CSP
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency – University of Southern California School of Pharmacy / Keck Medicine of USC Specialty Pharmacy
Practice Interests: Multiple sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma
Dr. Lezina started practicing at Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy in 2020 and serves as the clinical pharmacist on the Neurology team.
Email: dru.lezina@ochsner.org
Dru Lezina, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy - Xavier University College of Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science - Microbiology - Louisiana State University
Training: 23 years of pharmacy experience, 11 years of leadership experience, pharmacy ownership experience
Dr. Morel joined Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy in 2019 as a clinical pharmacist on the inflammatory conditions team. He currently focuses on serving gastroenterology and dermatology patients. Prior to joining Ochsner, Dr. Morel was the owner of an independent retail pharmacy.
Email: ross.morel@ochsner.org
Ross Morel, Pharm D
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency- University Medical Center New Orleans
Practice Interests: Inflammatory disorders including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus
Dr. LeBon started practicing at Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy in 2019 after completion of her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency. She is a clinical pharmacist on the Inflammatory Diseases team. She is passionate about improving patient health outcomes through comprehensive medication review and patient counseling.
Alison LeBon, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana-College of Pharmacy
Practice Interests: Hematology and Oncology
Dr. Johnson joined the Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy team in 2018. She is a clinical pharmacist with Hematology and Oncology as her primary focus. Dr. Johnson’s scope of practice includes patient assessment and care through extensive counseling and monitoring, as well as providing assistance with the prior authorization process of specialty medications.
Email: kelly.johnson@ochsner.org
Kelly Johnson, PharmD, CSP
Education: University of Tennessee – PharmD; Southeastern Louisiana University – BS in Biology
Practice Interests: Oncology
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, East Jefferson General Hospital
In 2022 Dr. Warrelmann joined Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy where she works as a clinical pharmacist with the Hematology/Oncology team.
Roxanne Warrelmann, PharmD
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota-College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1/PGY-2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency at UW Medicine with Master in Health Administration, University of Washington
Practice Interests: Inflammatory Diseases, Medication Access & Outcomes, and Health Equity
Dr. Chen joined the Ochsner Specialty Pharmacy team in 2021. She is a clinical pharmacist supervisor for the team that manages the GI/Derm & hyperlipidemia patients. She has experience from her residency working with a variety of specialty pharmacy disease states, with many of them being inflammatory conditions. She has also worked on projects related to health outcomes for specialty patients and increasing medication access. Dr. Chen is committed to utilizing her skills as pharmacist to provide quality patient care and increase access to specialty medications for patients regardless of their socioeconomic status to manage their chronic medical conditions.
Email: ruth.chen@ochsner.org
Ruth Chen, PharmD, MHA
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University College of Pharmacy
Practice Interests: Bedside delivery, immunization administration, leadership, outpatient services Dr. Ballero started practicing at Ochsner in 2016 and serves as the supervisor of the operations and bedside delivery program.
Email: raenell.ballero@ochsner...
Raenell Ballero, PharmD
