Meet Our Awesome Team
We’re a fun loving group of people passionate about crafting solutions to better your health.
Chris Andrew
Pharmacist (Lic #6317)
Cedars - Millwoods
FUN FACTS - Chris Andrew
Chris was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, he graduated from the University of Alberta in 2003.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Flying...that would be fun.
Favorite movie:
Pulp Fiction.
Comfort food:
Cheeseburgers.
Bucket list items:
Sky diving, learning Spanish, and being the next contestant on the Price is Right (of course).
Favorite toy as a child:
NES
Most beautiful place visited:
Brugges, Belgium
Song or jingle completely memorized:
The Lydo jingle
Guilty pleasure:
ABBA
Favorite Karaoke song:
Can't sing but if I could: Achy Breaky Heart (Billy Ray Cyrus)
Darrin Berlin
Owner, Pharmacist (Lic #3587)
Cedars - Millwoods
FUN FACTS - Darrin Berlin
Graduated from the University of Alberta, BSc in Pharmacology with distinction and later to Pharmacy.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Flawless precognition - to possess absolute knowledge and brilliant insight into the future, with no mistakes.
Favorite movie:
Casino
Comfort food:
Chocolate MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Bucket List Items:
1. Appear on Jeopardy
2. See the Grand Canyon
3. Sky Dive off the Pacific Coast
Favourite toy as a child:
Super Nintendo
Most beautiful place visited:
Kinkaku-ji Temple in Kyoto
Song/jingle completely memorized:
The Paw Patrol theme song.
Guilty pleasure:
Going down the YouTube rabbit hole
Megha Patel
Manager, Pharmacist (Lic #12243)
Cedars - Millwoods
FUN FACTS - Megha Patel
Why pharmacy?
I love how being a pharmacist you are able to make difference in people's life.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
I would love it if I can control the time, as I feel life moves way too fast.
Favorite movie:
It's A Wonderful Life at Christmas time.
Comfort food:
Mexica...no, really!
Favorite toy as a child:
Barbie Dolls...as every girl of my generation.
Most beautiful place visited:
Bali.
Guilty pleasure:
Ice Cream!
Darcie Salvador
Pharmacist (Lic #5275)
Compounding Centre
FUN FACTS - Darcie Salvador
Darcie grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, and graduated from the University of Alberta with distinction in 1996. She’s a member of both the Alberta College of Pharmacists (ACP) and the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA). Darcie’s passion for helping others shows through her work and she ensures all of her patients get the care and treatment they deserve. When she isn’t taking care of patients, she volunteers at her children’s school helping them with various activities. She was also the Treasurer on the Parent Council at their school. Darcie also loves to read and go camping.
Kanish Sangani
Owner, Manager, Pharmacist (Lic #13584) Compounding Centre
FUN FACTS - Kanish Sangani
Kanish grew up in Ahmedabad, India, and graduated from Gujarat University in 2011 with distinction. He joined Dispensaries Ltd in 2014.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Flash (speed), I would like everything done faster than anyone can do.
Favorite movie:
Mission Impossible (nothing is impossible if you really want to do it).
Comfort food:
Indian Food.
Bucket List Items:
SCUBA Diving, World Tour, and 1 month on an Island without a cell phone.
Favorite toy as a child:
Sports cars (I really like speed).
Most beautiful place visited:
Lotus Temple, India (very beautiful and peaceful).
Song/jingle completely memorized:
I have not memorized any in English!
Favorite Karaoke song:
I can't sing!
Wayne Lynch
Pharmacist (Lic #3241) Compounding Centre
FUN FACTS - Wayne Lynch
Wayne graduated from the Pharmacy program at the University of Alberta in 1980. He joined the Dispensaries team at Standard Life, managing the pharmacy for 18 years then made the move to Baker Centre when Standard Life closed its doors in 2015. Wayne understands the needs of his patients and ensures the needs of every individual is met. He continues to take interest in the expanding scope of clinical services offered by pharmacy. Wayne is an avid Edmonton Oilers fan and has a passion for music.
Angelica Maldonado
Pharmacist (Lic# 12419) Fir Street - Sherwood Park
FUN FACTS - Angelica Maldonado
Born and raised in Edmonton and graduated from the University of Alberta in 2018.
What I love about pharmacy/being a pharmacist is that we play a very important role in bridging patient care - from the doctor's office or hospital to a patient's home. Working in the community, I've enjoyed interacting with both patients and healthcare providers to show the various ways in which pharmacists can contribute to patient care and improve quality of life.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation so I can travel without flying, or get anywhere urgently if needed.
Favourite movie:
Pursuit of Happiness
Comfort food:
Ramen
Bucket list items:
1. Travel Europe, Asia and Latin America
2. Learn to swim
3. Serengeti - hot air balloon Safari!
Favourite toy as a child:
Barbies - I loved dressing them up and cutting/washing their hair
Most beautiful place visited:
Costa Rica
Song or jingle completely memorized:
Almost any Taylor Swift song!
Guilty pleasure:
Korean dramas
Favourite Karaoke song:
Drops of Jupiter by Rain
Rob Palamarek
Manager, Pharmacist (Lic #3689) Fir Street - Sherwood Park
FUN FACTS - Rob Palamarek
Rob was raised in Edmonton, Alberta, and now resides in Sherwood Park, practicing pharmacy at the Dispensaries Village Park Mall location. He graduated from the University of Alberta in 1983, where he met Darrin Berlin and later joined the Dispensaries team in the summer of 1989.
Graham Thompson
Manager, Pharmacist (Lic #11491) First Edmonton Place - Downtown
FUN FACTS - Graham Thompson
Graham grew up in Edmonton, Alberta, and graduated from the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. He’s a member of the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association (RxA), as well as the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPHA). Graham’s interest in science and health sciences led him to pursue a career in pharmacy. He enjoys interacting with his patients and takes care of them as if they were his friends and family. When Graham isn’t taking care of his patients, he enjoys playing rugby and golf.
Shelby Robinson
Pharmacist Manager (Lic #16526) Liberton - St. Albert
FUN FACTS - Shelby Robinson
What I love about pharmacy is being able to help others gain the information, products, or service that can truly make a positive impact on their overall health. I also love that pharmacists are one of the most trusted health care professionals: speaks volume about our profession and the people in it.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Teleport: I would love to snap my fingers and be anywhere I want to be.
Favorite movie:
Bohemian Rhapsody.
Comfort food:
Grilled cheese and tomato soup.
Bucket List Items:
Africa, vacation in a hut over the water in the Maldives, take my mom to a pro-tennis tournament, and my dad to Graceland.
Favorite toy as a child:
Barbie - loved dressing her up in different clothes and shoes.
Most beautiful place visited:
New Zealand.
Song/jingle completely memorized:
Friends in Low Places.
Guilty pleasure:
Reality TV.
Favorite Karaoke song:
If I could sing: Living on a Prayer.
Ashley Hansen
Pharmacy Technician (Lic #10314) Sioux Road - Sherwood Park
FUN FACTS - Ashley Hansen
I have always liked pharmacy in general but, particularly found love in compounding. It's like cooking with chemicals and always fun!
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Definitely teleportation! All the places I could go to so easily.
Favourite movie:
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Comfort food:
Chocolate
Bucket List Items:
- Take my kids to Lego Land and Holywood
- Sky Dive
- Buy and acreage
Favourite toy as a child:
Popples stuffed animals - it could morph into a ball.
Most beautiful place visited:
Jamaica
Song/jingle completely memorized:
Baby Shark....shark....shark.....
Guilty pleasure:
Cadbury Cream Eggs
Favourite Karaoke song:
Can't sing but I love hearing other people sing: I'd Do Anything for Love (Meatloaf)
Christine Huynh
Manager, Pharmacist (Lic #8070) Sioux Road - Sherwood Park
FUN FACTS - Christine Huynh
Christine was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, where she graduated from the University of Alberta with distinction in 2011 What I love about pharmacy - being able to meet, interact with and help different individuals while providing essential pharmaceutical services.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
The ability to change the weather. I would make it warm and sunny out all day long because who really likes cold, snowy weather?
Favorite movie:
Moulin Rouge
Comfort food:
Chocolate.
Bucket List Items:
1. Hike Machu Pichu,
2. try bungee jumping,
3. ride a hot air balloon
Most beautiful place visited:
St. Lucia.
Song/jingle completely memorized:
My heart will go on - Celine Dion.
Guilty pleasure:
HGTV and SLICE.
Favorite Karaoke song:
(Everything I do) I do it for you - Bryan Adams.
Lindsey MacLeod
Pharmacist (Lic #11168) Sioux Road - Sherwood Park
FUN FACTS - Lindsey Spruyt
If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation. Think of all the great viewpoints you could reach! (Not to mention the traffic you could miss).
Favorite movie:
Men In Black
Comfort food:
Grilled cheese sandwich.
Favorite toy as a child:
A stuffed bunny...it was my first toy.
Most beautiful place visited:
Cape Breton Island in the fall.
Favorite Karaoke song:
I can't hold a note...but if I could, I would be belting out "I Will Survive"!
Betty Dolman
Pharmacist (Lic #6782) West Block
FUN FACTS - Betty Dolman
From Vancouver, British Columbia, she graduated from the University of Alberta in 2005 and joined the Dispensaries team in 2009. She is also one. of our prescribing pharmacists.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
Fly!
Favorite movie:
Lord of the Rings.
Comfort food:
Mrs. Vickies Salt and Vinegar Chips.
Bucket List Items:
Sky dive, Machu-Pichu and Kilimanjaro.
Favorite toy as a child:
Garfield.
Most beautiful place visited:
The Bahamas.
Guilty pleasure:
Online shopping.
Jessica Jucha
Pharmacy Manager (Lic #12489) West Block
FUN FACTS - Jessica Jucha
Born and raised in Edmonton, AB and I graduated from the University of Alberta in 2018.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
If I had a super power it would be the ability to talk to and understand animals. Who wouldn't want the ability to talk to their pets?
Favorite movie:
Mamma Mia!
Comfort food:
Hamburgers
Bucket List Items:
Travel to Italy, learn French and buy my dream house
Favorite toy as a child:
Beaver stuffed animal
Most beautiful place visited:
O'ahu, Hawaii
Song/jingle completely memorized:
"Dial 473-7373 Pizza 73!"
Guilty pleasure:
Doritos Sweet Chili Heat Tortilla Chips
Favorite Karaoke song:
I can't sing but if I could it would be Malibu by Miley Cyrus
Morena Medina
Relief Pharmacist (Lic #12488)
Aakash Patel
Manager, Pharmacist (Lic # 12194) Fir Street -Sherwood Park
FUN FACTS - Aakash Patel
Proud and passionate of doing my duties as a pharmacist and using my knowledge to help my patients.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
I would LOVE to fly, simply for the views.
Favorite movie:
Avengers: Endgame
Comfort food:
Homemade Indian food
Bucket List Items:
Sky Diving, SCUBA diving and Bungee jumping!
Favorite toy as a child:
Cricket bat.
Most beautiful place visited:
Bahamas
Song/jingle completely memorized:
Many Bollywood songs and Super Mario tune,
Guilty pleasure:
Pav-Bhaji (Indian street food).
Favorite Karaoke song:
Hmmmm.....still working on this.
Nimit Solanki
Manager, Pharmacist Compounding Centre
FUN FACTS - Aakash Patel
Proud and passionate of doing my duties as a pharmacist and using my skills and knowledge to help my patients.
If you had a superpower what would it be?
I would LOVE to have the power to fly, simply for the views.
Favorite movie:
Avengers: Endgame
Comfort food:
Home made Indian food.
Bucket List Items:
Sky diving, SCUBA diving and Bungee jumping!
Favorite toy as a child:
Cricket bat.
Most beautiful place visited:
Bahamas.
Song/jingle completely memorized:
Many Bollywood movies and Super Mario tune,
Guilty pleasure:
Pav-Bhaji (Indian street food)
Favorite Karaoke song:
...Hmmm...still working on this one.
Jade Starchuk
Technician
Compounding Centre
Jada Fauria
Technician
Cedars-Millwoods
Values
Our Core Focus
We serve our communities by helping people, making a difference in their lives, and supporting their better health.
Our 3 Uniques
Quality
Service
Personalized Care
Who We Serve
Patients, prescribers, and health care facilities who have compounding needs in central and northern Alberta, and who value personalized care, high quality, and a comfortable setting.
Our Core Values
Passion
Do the Right Thing
Quality
Humbly Confident
Enjoy the Ride
Our Guarantee
We Make It Right