Pharmacy Directors
17612 N. 59th Ave. - Glendale, AZ 85308
Arrowhead, Arizona
Amy Delano, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Dr. Amy Delano earned her pharmacy degree magna cum laude in 2005 from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy (MWU) in Glendale, Arizona,
During her pharmacy internship, Amy received the GlaxoSmithKline Patient Care Award and was inducted into Phi Lambda Sigma pharmacy leadership society in 2004.
Amy joined the Apothecary Shops in 2010 with five years experience in compounding that included hormone replacement therapy, pain, veterinary and pediatric formulations. Amy’s experience also included transplant, oncology and diabetes.
An American Pharmacists Association faculty trainer for pharmacy-based immunization delivery, Amy also is certified to provide immunizations in the state of Arizona. She is an Adjunct Faculty member for Midwestern University College of Pharmacy and is a preceptor for pharmacist students for MWU and University of Southern Nevada.
Amy lives in the west valley of Phoenix with her husband, son and daughter and Labrador retriever. They enjoy tailgating and attending Cardinals football games, cooking and playing softball.
She can be reached at (602) 942-8270 or by email at adelano@theapothecaryshop.com.
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2450 E. Guadalupe Rd., Ste. 110 - Gilbert, AZ 85234
Gilbert, Arizona
Sarjit Patel, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
A graduate of the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Dr. Sarjit Patel joined The Apothecary Shops in September 2010. He has a strong focus on customer service following intensive internships with Albertsons/ Osco Pharmacy and Express Scripts, Inc. and a position as Albertsons/Osco Staff Pharmacist.
Sarjit is certified to give immunizations in Arizona and had served as a Diabetes Educator, providing in-depth education and coaching for diabetes patients.
Sarjit is a member of APhA, NCPA, Kappa Psi, Rho Chi, and AzPa. He also participated in the Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition, finishing fourth.
He enjoys volunteering at health fairs and screenings to interact with patients in the community. Sarjit can be reached at (480) 633-6934 or by email at spatel@theapothecaryshop.com.
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1144 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 402 - Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phoenix, Arizona (12th Street Location)
Christopher Halla, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
In 2007, Dr. Christopher Halla earned his doctoral degree from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona. He joined The Apothecary Shops in November 2010 as a Director of Pharmacy.
Chris’ pharmacy background includes experience in retail, specialty and compounding pharmacy.
During the 2005 Hurricane Katrina Disaster, Chris assisted in disaster relief by providing pharmacy setup and medication distribution for the evacuees at the Phoenix Coliseum.
Chris Halla has been living in Phoenix since 2001, and enjoys the many outdoor activities Arizona has to offer.
Chris can be reached at (602) 257-1133 or by email at challa@theapothecaryshop.com
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5040 N. 15th Ave., Ste. 102 - Phoenix, AZ 85015
Phoenix, Arizona (15th Avenue Location)
Dan Lindell, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Dr. Dan Lindell joined The Apothecary Shops, in 1999 as a compounding technician. In 2004, he earned his doctoral degree from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona, graduating summa cum laude. That same year, he was put in charge of the 15th Avenue pharmacy in Phoenix.
Dan specializes in Infectious Diseases, transplant treatments and general pharmaceutical compounding.
Dan is a graduate of the University of California – San Diego, where he studied biology.
He and his wife Jennifer live in Phoenix and enjoy playing golf, mountain biking and reading.
Dan can be reached at (602) 277-3181 or by e-mail at dlindell@theapothecaryshop.com
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9777 N. 91st. Ste. 102 - Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Scottsdale, Arizona (91st Location)
David Harris, B.S., Pharm. D.
Pharmacy Director
Dr. David Harris earned his pharmacy degree from the University of New Mexico, College of Pharmacy in 2006. During pharmacy school, Dave was involved in a pharmacy related fraternity, Kappa Psi, and an industry organization APHA. In addition, Dave holds a bachelor of science degree in biology from The University of New Mexico.
Dave joined The Apothecary Shops in June 2009. Prior to joining the Scottsdale store, Dave served as pharmacy director at one of the company’s Phoenix locations. He also served as the Pharmacist in charge for Target pharmacies from 2006 to 2009.
Dave’s pharmacy background includes retail, hospital and compounding experience. Dave is a licensed pharmacist in New Mexico and Arizona. His areas of experience include fertility services, hormone therapy, compounding, pain management and psychiatric medicine, and he is certified in smoking cessation management. Dave has also worked in the field of genetic services analyzing chromosomal makeup for abnormalities.
Dave lives in South Phoenix and enjoys all sports (especially football), tennis, golfing and enjoys going to the movies on the weekends.
He can be reached at: (480) 451-3771 or via e-mail at: dharris@theapothecaryshop.com.
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7336 East Deer Valley Road., Ste. 100 -
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Scottsdale, Arizona (Grayhawk Location)
Courtney Yee, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Director
Dr. Courtney Yee earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in 2002 and subsequently completed her specialty residency in ambulatory care at the Carl T. Hayden VA Hospital in Phoenix. As a part of her residency, Courtney managed individual patient treatment therapy and gave monthly lectures to patients on topics such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and pulmonary disease. She also has presented to medical residents, nurses and pharmacist groups on oncology and ambulatory care topics.
Courtney joined The Apothecary Shops in 2004 after moving from San Diego where she was an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist with the San Diego VA Healthcare System. Courtney’s areas of expertise include fertility services, hormone therapy, anticoagulation therapy, oncology, pain management, ambulatory care treatment and HIV/hepatitis treatment. She also serves as a vitamin supplementation consultant for The Apothecary Shops’ patients.
A licensed pharmacist in California and Arizona, Courtney is also certified to administer vaccinations through The Apothecary Shops.
Courtney and her husband live in Scottsdale, and she likes staying active by playing tennis, rollerblading and dancing. She also enjoys teaching hip-hop and jazz dance classes to kids.
Courtney can be reached at: (480) 538-0699 or by e-mail at cyee@theapothecaryshop.com
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2155 E. Conference Dr., Ste. B101 - Tempe, AZ 85284
Tempe, Arizona
Kim McCroden, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Dr. Kim McCroden earned her Pharm.D. degree from Creighton University School of Pharmacy in 2006. During pharmacy school she was actively involved in student government, the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, the American Society of Health System Pharmacists, and the National Community Pharmacists Association.
After pharmacy school, Kim relocated to Arizona from her home state of Nebraska, and joined the Apothecary Shop staff. Having worked many years in a retail pharmacy chain Kim was looking for a job that allowed her to focus more on patient care, and have the ability to specialize in different areas. Since becoming a pharmacist with the Apothecary Shops, Kim has become certified in immunization delivery, and has had specialized training in diabetes management, veterinary care, and compounding.
Kim and her husband live in Chandler and enjoy traveling and rooting for their home state Nebraska football team.
Kim can be reached at (480) 775-4784 or via e-mail at kmccroden@theapothecaryshop.com
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4512 E. Camp Lowell Dr. - Tucson, AZ 85712
Tucson, Arizona (Camp Lowell Dr. Location)
David Valenzuela, R.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy
David Valenzuela earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and has more than 30 years of pharmacy experience.
David joined The Apothecary Shops in March 2010, after previous staff and management roles in hospital, retail and clinic settings. Prior to joining the company, he also worked in marketing and sales with a large pharmaceutical company.
A registered pharmacist in Arizona and California, David specializes in oncology, transplant, HIV, animal health, pain management, fertility, women’s health and compounding. He is certified to provide immunizations in Arizona, and also is credentialed as an American Academy of HIV Medicine Educator (AAHIVE). David is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day procedures for the Arizona Department of Health Services AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP).
David can be reached at (520) 918-0044 or by email at dvalenzuela@theapothecaryshop.com
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2181 W. Orange Grove Rd., Ste. 135 - Tucson, AZ 85741
Tucson, Arizona (Orange Grove Road Location)
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3016 Guadalupe St., Ste. A - Austin, TX 78705
Austin, Texas
Doug Massey, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Director
Dr. Douglas Massey earned his doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona. Doug is a registered pharmacist in Arizona and Texas specializing in oncology, transplant, HIV, sports medicine, pain management and compounding.
He serves as a clinical liaison to MLB, NFL, NCAA, and NHL team physicians and team trainers and has developed multiple customized treatments for athletes. Doug has received the designation of HIV expert from the American Academy of HIV Medicine.
Current responsibilities include the oversight and management of store operations. Additional responsibilities include formulary management, inventory monitoring and patient compliance programs.
Doug serves as a clinical instructor for pharmacy practice and preceptor for the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy.
He is active in community education and has presented to various health-care providers on topics such as Health Care Reform and topics in sports medicine. He is active in multiple professional organizations and community organizations such as the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation, American Academy of Pain Management, and the American Pharmacist Association.
Doug may be reached at: 512-368-2962 or via e-mail at: dmassey@tas-sp.comDirections to this location | Search for other Pharmacy Directors
262 Neil Ave., Ste. 130 - Columbus, OH 43215
Columbus, Ohio
David Brandebura, R.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy
David Brandebura earned his pharmacy degree from University of Pittsburgh where he served as the Vice President of the Phi Delta Chi Fraternity. He has more than 17 years of pharmacy experience.
In September 2006, David joined The Apothecary Shops, and opened the company’s second out-of-state pharmacy. Prior to joining the company, he was a pharmacist at New Albany Surgical Hospital.
David’s areas of expertise include ophthalmology, women’s health and diabetes. Through the American College of Apothecaries (ACA), he is certified in compounding and aseptic compounding techniques. David is a registered pharmacist in Ohio, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas.
David resides in New Albany and enjoys travel, photography, cars and reading.
David can be reached at (614) 360-2800 or via e-mail at
dbrandebura@theapothecaryshop.com
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10050 Banburry Cross Dr., Ste. 110 - Las Vegas, NV 89144
Las Vegas, Nevada (Banburry Cross Location)
Tom Snow, R.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy
Tom Snow earned his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the Union University, Albany College of Pharmacy. He joined The Apothecary Shops in February 2010.
The managing pharmacist at The Apothecary Shops’ specialty pharmacy in Summerlin, Tom is a board member and past president of the Nevada State Pharmacists Association. He is a recipient of the “Bowl of Hygeia” Award presented annually to a pharmacist from each state who has demonstrated outstanding community service.
Tom background experience includes specializing in Infectious Disease, Transplant, Compounding and Fertility. He provides personalized customer service which includes patient needs assessments that meet the highest quality standards for service and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Tom can be reached at (702) 562-2294 or by email at
tsnow@theapothecaryshop.com.
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701 Shadow Ln., Ste. 110 - Las Vegas, NV 89106
Las Vegas, Nevada (Shadow Lane Location)
Todd R. Bleak, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Dr. Todd Bleak earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona, College of Pharmacy in 1992. Upon graduation, he moved to Philadelphia and served as the Community Pharmacy Practice Resident at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. His post-graduate education includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
Todd’s pharmacy background includes retail, hospital, compounding, prior authorization roles and managerial experience. He also has served in several executive-level positions at various entities including Sierra Health Services, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and McKesson Medication Management.
In June 2008, Todd joined The Apothecary Shops. Prior to joining the company, he was the president of GT Holdings Group, Inc. in Las Vegas.
Todd’s areas of expertise include compounding, pain management and fertility.
Todd can be reached at (702) 522-6483 or by e-mail at tbleak@theapothecaryshop.com
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2288 Auburn Blvd. Ste. 102 - Sacramento, CA 95821
Sacramento, California
John Paul (JP) Alacon, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Director
Dr. JP Alacon earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2007, from University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Stockton, CA. During his tenure there, JP was heavily involved in his fraternity and held several leadership positions including the presidency within the Alpha Psi Chapter of Phi Delta Chi.
JP has worked in pharmacy since 2001, and joined Greater Sacramento Pharmacy/The Apothecary Shops in 2010. Past pharmacist jobs include Kaiser Permanente and Walgreens.
JP’s experience includes Ambulatory Care, Medication Therapy Management and sterile compounding. He also is certified as a California Immunizing Pharmacist.
JP resides in the Roseville, California with his wife, son and Maltese. They enjoy watching movies and attending Sacramento Kings basketball games, especially when they play against the Los Angeles Lakers.
He can be reached at: (916) 202-1883 or by email at: jalacon@theapothecaryshop.com.
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5310 Homestead NE, #202A - Albuquerque, NM 87110
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Sneha Sharma, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Dr. Sneha Sharma earned her pharmacy degree from the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy in 2006. During pharmacy school, Sneha was involved in several pharmacy related fraternities and industry organizations including Phi Lamda Sigma, APHA and ASHP. During that time she also earned the Eli Lilly Award for Ethics in Pharmacy. In addition, Sneha holds a bachelors degree in chemistry from Texas Tech University.
Sneha joined The Apothecary Shops in February 2010 and her pharmacy background includes retail and hospital experience. As a licensed pharmacist in New Mexico, Sneha also is certified in immunizations. Her areas of experience include pain management, oncology, infectious disease and compounding.
Sneha lives in Albuquerque and enjoys sports, traveling, entertaining friends and family and volunteering in the community. She recently had the honor of hooding her brother at his medical graduation.
She can be reached at (505) 346-3438 or by email at ssharma@theapothecaryshop.com.
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4008 Wedgeway Court - Earth City, MO 63045
St. Louis, Missouri
John M. Raniero, R.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy
John Raniero earned his pharmacy degree from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1980. During pharmacy school, he was a member of Rho Chi Society and earned the Dean’s Mortar & Pestle Award.
John joined The Apothecary Shops in August 2010 after 14 years as a consultant, pharmacy manager and specialty pharmacy owner.
In addition to his retail, specialty and sales experience, John specializes in fertility, compounding, oncology and transplant. A licensed pharmacist in Missouri and Illinois, he has received the Missouri Innovative Pharmacist of the Year Award.
John grew up in St. Louis and enjoys biking, traveling and keeping up with his grandchildren. Among his professional associations are the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, Missouri Pharmacist’s Association, Pharmacy Business Association, and the American College of Apothecaries.
He can be reached at (314) 227-2560 or by e-mail at
jraniero@theapothecaryshop.com.
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