United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center - Houston, Texas

Clinical Preceptors

Richard M. Cadle, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP  

Richard M. Cadle, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP is the Pharmacy Practice Residency Director and the Clinical Pharmacy Manager. He received his PharmD from the University of the Pacific College of Pharmacy in Stockton, California and then went on to complete a pharmacy practice residency at the VA Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He serves on the HIV team and the Infection Control Committee. Dr. Cadle is also involved in several investigator initiated research protocols, and he serves on the manuscript review board for the Annals of Pharmacotherapy and the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a clinical assistant/associate professor at University of Texas, University of Houston, and Texas A&M Colleges of Pharmacy. He is an active member of Gulf Coast Society of Hospital Pharmacists and past president.
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Rosemin Alrabaa, PharmD   Rosemin Alrabaa, PharmD is a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care. She received her PharmD from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia. She then completed an ambulatory care residency at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany, New York. Dr. Alrabaa has many years of experience in inpatient pharmacy at MEDVAMC and currently practices in the anticoagulation clinic. She is currently the educational liaison for the University of Texas and University of Houston Colleges of Pharmacy.
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 Feibi Chi, PharmD, BCPS  

Feibi Chi, PharmD, BCPS is the clinical pharmacy specialist for internal medicine and home based primary care. She received her PharmD from the University of Texas at Austin. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at the MEDVAMC and a PGY-2 Geriatrics specialty Residency at the Audie Murphy VA in San Antonio, Texas. She was previously a clinical pharmacy specialist on the nephrology team at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas before joining the MEDVAMC team. Currently, Dr. Chi also serves as a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine.
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Andrew Hunter, PharmD   

Andrew Hunter, PharmD completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency training here at the MEDVAMC in 2010-2011. He then completed a PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. A 2010 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Dr. Hunter’s clinical interests include antimicrobial stewardship and infections in immunocompromised patients. He currently holds membership with the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP). Outside of work, Dr. Hunter enjoys traveling, camping, cooking, and attending concerts.
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Regina A. Issac, PharmD  

Regina A. Issac, PharmD is the clinical pharmacy specialist for spinal cord injury and home based primary care. She received her BS in Biomedical Science from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and her PharmD from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She then completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the MEDVAMC. Dr. Issac currently serves on the research board at MEDVAMC. Dr. Issac holds academic appointments as clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas and University of Houston Colleges of Pharmacy.
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Nicole R. Keller   Nicole R. Keller, PharmD, BCNSP is the clinical pharmacy specialist in critical care / nutrition support. She received her BS in Biochemistry, Cellular / Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and her PharmD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Dr. Keller completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the VA in Memphis, Tennessee and a PGY-2 specialty residency in Critical Care / Nutrition Support at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. She currently holds academic appointments as clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas and University of Houston Colleges of Pharmacy and is a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine. In 2010, Dr. Keller received the TSHP New Practitioner award.
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Jenny Kwong, PharmD, BCPS   Jenny Kwong, PharmD, BCPS is an inpatient / discharge clinical pharmacy specialist. She graduated with highest honors from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy and was recipient of the Eli Lilly & Company Award for exemplary academic performance. Since 2007, Dr. Kwong has been actively developing the Patient Discharge Counseling program at the MEDVAMC. Dr. Kwong also serves on the Veterans Affairs Learning Opportunity Residency (VALOR) program advisory board, which designs and coordinates program content for pharmacy students in the program.
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Janeca N. Malveaux, PharmD, BCPS, CDE   Janeca N. Malveaux, PharmD, BCPS, CDE is a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care. She received her PharmD from the University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy. She is a former resident of the MEDVAMC pharmacy residency program with an emphasis in primary care. Dr. Malveaux is involved with the diabetes / endocrinology clinic, various formulary management projects, and research projects. She is an active member and educational grant coordinator for the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP). Dr. Malveaux currently holds academic appointments as clinical assistant professor at the University at Texas and the University of Houston Colleges of Pharmacy and is a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine.
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Angelena McBayne, PharmD   Angelena McBayne, PharmD is an inpatient clinical pharmacy specialist. She received her PharmD from Texas Southern University. After completing a PGY1 Residency at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, she served as a clinical pharmacy specialist for the Adult Day Healthcare, Dual Diagnosis Unit and Specialty Clinics. She has served on several committees at the local and VISN level. She is a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine.
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Nicole L. McMaster-Baxter, PharmD, MS, BCPS   Nicole L. McMaster-Baxter, PharmD, MS, BCPS is a clinical pharmacy specialist in internal medicine. She received her PharmD and Certificate in Aging Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Dr. McMaster then completed an ASHP-accredited geriatrics specialty residency at the San Antonio VA. She spent two years there as a clinical pharmacy specialist in geriatrics and primary care and completed a Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation through the UTHSCSA. She currently holds academic appointments as clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas and University of Houston Colleges of Pharmacy and is a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine. In 2010, she received the TSHP Lewis S. Smith Pharmacist of the Year award.
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Lisa J. Miller, PharmD, BCPP, CGP   Lisa J. Miller, PharmD, BCPP, CGP is the clinical pharmacy specialist in psychiatry. She received her BS in Pharmacy from University of the Sciences at Philadelphia and her PharmD from Medical College of South Carolina. Dr. Miller completed a pharmacy residency in psychiatry as well as geriatrics at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. She holds academic appointments as clinical assistant professor at the University at Texas and University of Houston Colleges of Pharmacy and is a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine. She is also a founding member of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists and serves on the editorial advisory board for the Annals of Pharmacotherapy.
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 Brian G. Mitchell, PharmD, BCPS 

 

Brian G. Mitchell, PharmD, BCPS is originally from Houston, Texas. He was a previous Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs VALOR Pharmacy student in 2008-2009. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2009 from Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Mitchell completed his Pharmacy Practice Residency at the North Texas Veterans Affairs in 2009-2010 and his Psychiatric Pharmacy Specialty Residency with Parkland Health & Hospital System and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - School of Pharmacy (TTUHSC-SOP) in 2010-2011. His practice interests include depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Dr. Mitchell is appointed as an Assistant Clinical Instructor at TTUHSC-SOP. He precepts pharmacy students in their 3rd and 4th professional year, and has served as a faculty facilitator in the Case Studies series. Dr. Mitchell is currently a member of the American Society of Health System Pharmacy, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists, Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Metroplex Society of Health System Pharmacy and Texas Society of Health System Pharmacy. Dr. Mitchell is also a peer-reviewer for the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and recently co-authored an article reviewing Treatment Resistant Depression. Dr. Mitchell’s non-pharmacy interests include traveling, reading, sports, and spending time with family. 
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Kristina Ngo, PharmD, BCPS   Kristina Ngo, PharmD, BCPS is a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care. She received her PharmD from the University of Texas at Austin and UTHSCSA. She has experience in both the inpatient and outpatient settings at the MEDVAMC, and she currently practices in the anticoagulation clinic. She holds an academic appointment as clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas College of Pharmacy.
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Jennifer D. Nguyen   Jennifer D. Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care. She received her PharmD from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy and then went on to complete a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the MEDVAMC. Dr. Nguyen is actively involved in GCSHP and is currently the treasurer. In the past she severed as GCSHP president. She serves on the research board and is a co-editor of the MEDVAMC pharmacy newsletter. She holds an academic appointment as clinical assistant professor at the University at Texas College of Pharmacy.
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James Papadatos, PharmD   James Papadatos, PharmD is a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care. He received PharmD from the University of Maryland. After graduation, he completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Speciality Residency in Ambulatory Care at the VA Maryland Health Care System in Baltimore. Dr. Papadatos’ past research projects include: a medication use evaluation of pioglitazone in patients with type 2 diabetes and evaluation of a pharmacist-managed erythropoietin stimulating gent clinic.
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Kimthy D. Phung   Kimthy D. Phung, PharmD is clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care. She received a BS in Biochemistry and Psychology from the University of California at San Diego and a PharmD from the University of California at San Francisco. She completed a pharmacy practice residency at Kaiser Permanente Health Systems in Anaheim, California. In 2009, she received the UT Clinical Preceptor of the Year award.
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Tomi L. Swain-Alexander, PharmD, BCPS, CDE   Tomi L. Swain-Alexander, PharmD, BCPS, CDE is a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care. She received her BS in Chemistry from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and her PharmD from Xavier University of Louisiana. Dr. Swain-Alexander completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and a PGY-2 specialty residency in Ambulatory Care at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. She currently serves on the VALOR program advisory board and the research board, and she manages a hepatitis C clinic. She holds academic appointments at the University at Texas and University of Houston Colleges of Pharmacy and is a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine.
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Sonya R. Wilmer, PharmD   Sonya R. Wilmer, PharmD is the Pharmacy Practice Residency Coordinator and a clinical pharmacy specialist in primary care and nephrology. She received her BS in Chemistry from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana and her PharmD from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia. She completed a residency through Children's National Medical Center and the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. Dr. Wilmer is a member of Texas Pharmacy Association, American Society of Health System Pharmacists, and GCSHP. She holds appointments as clinical assistant professor at UH and TSU Colleges of Pharmacy and is a clinical instructor at the Baylor College of Medicine. In 2008, she completed the ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy.
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