Kirolos Andrawos, APh

Media Releases

Get to know Advanced Practice Pharmacist Dr. Kirolos Andrawos, who serves patients in Redlands, California. 

Dr. Andrawos is an advanced practice pharmacist with years of experience filling and dispensing medications to patients. His special interests / practice experience include: Coumadin dosing and management, IV antibiotics management, diabetes management, hypertension medication management, reconciliation with patient-centered care, and medication regimen review. 

Currently, he is affiliated with Beaver Medical Group – one of the most comprehensive medical groups in Southern California with over 200 doctors in 25 specialties along with many on-site services such as laboratory drawing, radiology, optical shops, and more. There, Dr. Andrawos supervises and optimizes the process of disease management programs to reduce strokes, heart attacks, and diabetic complications through the use of evidence-based best practices. In this role, he oversees and implements robust protocols for anticoagulation clinic operations to ensure quality care and improved outcomes for patients. He also works advises on clinical and fiscal pharmacotherapy issues, as well as interacts with other departments at Beaver Medical Group, presenting reports and findings to higher level officials. 

Attributing his success to his love of the field and his hard work, Dr. Andrawos loves interacting with patients and serving his community. He earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy and Biotechnology from the German University in Cairo in 2013. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to complete his postgraduate training at Owl Western Pharmacy in Covina, California. 

For the purpose of staying up to date in his field, he remains a member of the California Pharmacists Association – the largest state association representing pharmacists whose mission is to advance the practice of pharmacy for the promotion of health.

An advanced practice pharmacist (APh) is a new category of pharmacists which was created under Senate Bill 493 (2013, Hernandez). Pharmacists who meet the necessary criteria for APh recognition will have unique authorities. These will include the ability to perform patient assessments, refer patients to other providers, and operate as a collaborative drug therapy management pharmacist outside of hospital walls. The development of the APh licensure designation creates new opportunities for physicians, hospitals, clinics, and health plans to engage pharmacists in managing patients with conditions such as chronic care diseases.

APh recognition will be valid for two years, coterminous with the certificate holder’s license to practice pharmacy.  Once licensed as an APh, pharmacists must complete an additional 10 hours of CPE every two years.

When he is not working, Dr. Andrawos enjoys reading, swimming, drawing, as well as playing musical instruments such as the guitar, kawala (an oriental musical instrument), and duduk (an Armenian instrument). He is an Egyptian who is a permanent resident of the United States. He speaks Arabic, English, French, and German (limited working proficiency). 

Recommended Articles

• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Croup?

  Croup is a common viral illness that affects children, and is characterized by symptoms that include a runny nose and an extreme cough. This viral infection affects the voice box and the wind pipe and may lead to obstruction in breathing. The vocal cords are swollen and as air is forced through this...

• Study Identifies the Link Between Trauma and Lupus in Women

  In one of the biggest ever cohort studies in the United States, the link between the incidence of trauma and lupus in women has been established.Autoimmune diseases have perplexed specialists in the medical community for decades, as there is no single reason that seems to explain the cause of the...

• Hair Loss After Pregnancy

  IntroductionMost women notice having a thicker hair during pregnancy. However, it can totally be the opposite after giving birth. After pregnancy, they may notice frequent hair fall or hair loss. This scenario is quite common for most women during and after pregnancy. Continue reading below to...

• Doctors Recommend Pneumonia Vaccine to Celiac Disease Patients

  Disorders in the immune system can cause abnormally high or low activity of the immune system. It is also known that celiac disease is an autoimmune condition. This disease is a severe genetic condition. It means that the antibodies start attacking the body instead of fighting off infections such as...

• New Romantic Comedy Deemed an Honest Portrayal of People with Autism

  Whether for a fun date night or an evening with friends, the romantic comedy has long been a staple in the film industry. From the many light-hearted and funny moments to the more touching scenes, a good romantic comedy leaves viewers feeling happy, which may be why the genre has been a favorite...

• What People with Fibromyalgia Want You to Know

  Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes extensive pain, tiredness, and tenderness all over the body. The disorder affects both men and women, though females are far more probable to develop fibromyalgia.Having fibromyalgia brings constant difficulty to daily lifeFibromyalgia is a chronic...