Dr. Reshma Kapadia Patel, PharmD
Deprescribing Pharmacist, Medication Safety Expert, and Founder of WiseMedRx
Highlights
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of Texas at Austin
- 15+ years of experience in clinical pharmacy and medication management
- Consultant Pharmacist with extensive experience in senior care and long-term care settings
- Founder of WiseMedRx, specializing in deprescribing and medication safety
- Expertise in polypharmacy, fall risk reduction, and medication-related adverse effects in older adults
- Experienced in interdisciplinary care, working with physicians, nurses, and caregivers
- Media contributor featured in SingleCare and The Epoch Times
- Passionate about patient education, caregiver support, and simplifying complex medication regimens
Dr. Reshma Kapadia Patel, PharmD, is a deprescribing pharmacist and founder of WiseMedRx, a consulting service focused on helping patients safely reduce medication burden and improve overall health outcomes. With over 15 years of experience in hospital, clinical, and long-term care settings, she has developed deep expertise in medication safety, polypharmacy, and optimizing complex medication regimens particularly in older adults.
Throughout her career as a consultant pharmacist, Dr. Kapadia Patel has worked closely with seniors, caregivers, and interdisciplinary health care teams to identify medication-related risks, reduce unnecessary medications, and improve quality of life. Her work has included conducting comprehensive medication reviews, supporting facilities during regulatory surveys, and educating staff on safe medication use and evolving healthcare guidelines.
She has a strong clinical focus on fall prevention, drug–drug and drug–supplement interactions, and the safe use of over-the-counter medications—areas that are especially critical in the aging population.
As a deprescribing pharmacist, Dr. Kapadia Patel is passionate about helping patients and caregivers understand that more medications are not always better. She focuses on simplifying regimens, reducing harm, and ensuring that every medication has a clear purpose and benefit.
Dr. Kapadia Patel is also an emerging media contributor and trusted voice in medication safety, with features in national publications including SingleCare and The Epoch Times. Through her work, she aims to empower older adults and their families with clear, practical guidance to make informed and safer healthcare decisions.
Features and Contributions
- Quoted expert: SingleCare
- Quoted expert: The Epoch Times
- Contributor: SeniorLiving.org