Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Title: Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Education: Albany College Location: New York, New York Co-founder of Medicine Man Pharmacy and CompoundingPediatric Clinical Pharmacist at Elizabeth Seton Children's Center Experience Alex Yampolsky, PharmD, is a pediatric clinical pharmacist at Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center where he optimizes the comfort and care of his patients. Dr. Yampolsky also consults for healthcare-focused tech companies. In his role, he consults on projects in clinical information, medical and science writing, understanding the pharmacy landscape, strategic partnerships, and new product development. He is the co-founder and previous pharmacist in charge of Medicine Man Pharmacy and Compounding. The goal of Medicine Man Pharmacy and Compounding is to create a holistic healthcare experience preparing patient-specific compounded medications. Dr. Yampolsky’s mission is to individualize care for each patient that comes to his store. I have always viewed the role of the pharmacist as that of a healthcare bridge. In the community setting, the pharmacist is the face of every patient's day-to-day healthcare experience, often supporting patient understanding and ensuring medication safety and compliance. Within institutional settings, pharmacists are integral in communicating up-to-date information in real-time to members of every clinical profession.-Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Education Dr. Yampolsky received his Doctorate of Pharmacy from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Following his Doctorate of Pharmacy, he has also completed a certificate in pharmacogenomics from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. About Health Health, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for empathetic, trustworthy, and actionable health and wellness information so you can make the best choice for your health. We reach more than 9 million readers a month. We ensure the accuracy of our content by relying on seasoned health journalists, credentialed medical professionals and thorough fact checkers. Learn more about us and our editorial process.