- Neurology/Neurological Disorders
- Critical Care
Melissa A. Nestor, PharmD, BCCP
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Dr. Nestor is a Stroke/Vascuar Neurology critical care pharmacist at UK HealthCare and an assistant professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Originally from Georgia, Dr. Nestor received her PharmD degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and then completed both PGY1 Pharmacy Practice & PGY2 Critical Care pharmacy residencies at the University of Kentucky. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Nestor is engaged in precepting pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and interdisciplinary learners in didactic and experiential settings. Her recent scholarly and research interests include acute ischemic stroke management, anticoagulation and reversal, and fibrinolytic medication safety.
Expertise
Positions
- Adjunct Faculty
- Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist, UK Healthcare Stroke/Vascular Neurology
Education
- Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Georgia
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, UK Healthcare
- PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Critical Care, UK Healthcare