Taeka Hayashi , Pharm. D.

Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center

Dr. Taeka Hayashi is from Bayonne, NJ and attended Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. Her ambulatory care APPE rotations sparked her passion and love for managing chronic conditions. Her professional interests include ambulatory care, psychiatry/mental health, and pain management. Upon completing her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, she hopes to pursue PGY-2 psychiatry residency and ultimately, work as a clinical pharmacist and preceptor. She excited to join the WBVAMC pharmacy team and directly help patients achieve their health goals. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, trying new cuisines, and spending time with friends and family.