Pharmacy
Our Team
Yawkey Building
Vipin Tailor, PharmD
Pharmacy Manager
As a Pharmacy Manager and proud graduate of MCPHS - Boston, Vipin's passion for patient care is the driving force behind his professional endeavors. With a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and a commitment to holistic healthcare, he ensures that every patient receives personalized attention and optimal medication therapy outcomes. Drawing on his education and experience, Vipin implements innovative strategies to enhance patient safety, medication adherence, and overall well-being. Through compassionate communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, he continuously advocates for the highest standards of pharmaceutical care, enriching the lives of those he serves.
Angeline Martin
Tech Supervisor
As a nationally certified pharmacy technician and technician leader, Angeline embodies a profound dedication to merging pharmaceutical proficiency with empathetic patient care. With meticulous attention to detail, she diligently ensures precise medication dispensation, prioritizing patient safety above all. Her true passion emerges in fostering genuine connections with patients, offering unwavering support, and imparting invaluable knowledge about their prescriptions. Through her unwavering commitment, she endeavors to elevate healthcare, instilling trust and reassurance in every interaction.
Preston Building
Jose Barria, RPH
Pharmacy Manager
Jose chose to follow a career within the pharmacy field due to his strong interest in chemistry and pharmacology. During his years as a chemistry and pharmacy student, he had the chance to interact with patients, know their treatments and assist them in becoming more compliant with their medication therapies. Working for BMC has been an extraordinary path in his career, helping him to develop his skills and advance in his profession, but more importantly assist him to provide a better quality of service to a special population that is always in need of support, care and empathy.
Victoria Andino, CPhT
Tech Supervisor
Vicky is committed in providing patients with excellent customer service by showing respect, patience, and empathy which are the keys in building trustworthy relationships, resulting in better patient care. That is her goal.
Shapiro Building
Kristopher Getzik, PharmD
Pharmacy Manager
Kris’s pharmacy career began 30 years ago when he started working as a delivery driver at his uncle’s independent community pharmacy. He was inspired to follow in his uncles footsteps and attend pharmacy school after witnessing the impact that the profession can have on a community. Kris has practiced at numerous retail pharmacies throughout the Boston area. He came to Boston Medical Center in 2017, and has been serving as the pharmacy manager at Shapiro Outpatient Pharmacy. He also manages the Employee Pharmacy Services Team. Kris believes in providing an excellent patient experience by leading and developing a high performing team focused on positive patient interactions.
Anthony Lee
Tech Supervisor
With over 17 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, Anthony has become a seasoned expert in the pharmacy field. Their journey began with a passion for healthcare and a dedication to ensuring patients receive the best possible care. Through years of hands-on work, they have honed their skills in medication dispensing, inventory management, and customer service, consistently striving for excellence in every aspect of their role. Their commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and compassionate service has made them an invaluable asset to the pharmacy team and a trusted resource for patients seeking guidance on their medications.
Crosstown Building
Bobby Siharath
Pharmacy Manager
Bobby is drawn to pharmacy due to his desire to provide community support, engage with patients, and address their questions and concerns. His passion and patient goals entail assisting individuals by offering solutions to challenges in accessing accurate medications at affordable prices and ensuring exceptional care without exception. BMC holds a special place for him as it has facilitated the development of his leadership skills and career advancement, notably through the Pathways program.
Paul Pitre-Barrio
Tech Supervisor
Paul came to BMC's pharmacy with more than ten years of customer service experience. Working in the pharmacy has been rewarding knowing that he is making patients’ lives better and helping them get their medications. Being a native greater Roxbury resident BMC has given Paul a chance to give back to his community and help those in need.
Cornerstone Health Solutions
Estefania Lewis, PharmD
Senior Pharmacy Manager
Estefania (Stefi) decided to pursue pharmacy due an interest in biochemistry and physiology. As a student she learned the impact of medication on our wellbeing and the importance of responsible dispensation. She joined BMC because of BMC’s mission of making it a priority to provide comprehensive patient care and to assist patients from different backgrounds and with different needs without exception. As a pharmacist she believes that building relationships based on trust and respect is the key to achieve the best outcome.
Thomas Nguyen
Pharmacy Manager
Tom began his pharmacist career at CVS in 2017 where he provided care to the underserved in the different neighborhoods of Boston. He has always had an attachment to pharmacy as his role model cousin had owned a pharmacy business that focused heavily on the relationships between the business and the community. The understanding of these relationships allowed Tom to find success and eventually lead him here at Boston Medical Center.
Codman Square CHC
Jason Scholl
Pharmacy Manager
Jason has been a pharmacist for 16 years, with the last 4 as an outpatient pharmacist at Boston Medical Center. Jason was drawn to pharmacy by a passion for science and a desire to have an opportunity to assist patients directly with their healthcare on a daily basis. Jason has always believed that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive excellent healthcare and that there should not be any barriers to receiving that care. Jason is thankful to work at the Boston Medical Center where, working with the rest of the medical team, he sees that belief put into action every day.
Manet CHC
Katie Pham
Pharmacy Manager
Katie has been a pharmacy manager in the BMC pharmacy at Manet since 2020, and a dedicated pharmacist for her community for the last 26 years. As a compassionate, knowledgeable, and responsible healthcare provider, she strives to provide exceptional patient care. Katie's dedication to her patients and her team at BMC Pharmacy underscores her commitment to excellence in the field of pharmacy and patient care. She prioritizes patient needs, working alongside medical providers and staff, to ensure their satisfaction. Her motto is to treat everyone with respect and kindness.
South Boston CHC
Eric Cheng
Pharmacy Manager
Eric has worked as an outpatient pharmacist for over 4 years before joining BMC, including tenures at various local community pharmacies. Drawn to pharmacy as the first point of interaction for patients within the healthcare system, he believes that providing exceptional healthcare services can greatly impact a patient’s future. Passionate about patient care, he is dedicated to making a positive difference in patients' healthcare journeys. Eric values BMC for its immense opportunities for professional and personal growth and believes this is why BMC has such a strong foundation for delivering exceptional patient care. Eric strives to enhance healthcare services for the people of Massachusetts and is committed to this goal.