Allison Barnes, PharmD

Drug Information Reviewer

Expertise

Critical care

Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Highlights

  • Kidney/pancreas transplant clinical pharmacist

  • Transplant researcher

Experience

Allison Barnes, PharmD, is a kidney and pancreas transplant pharmacist at a teaching hospital in the San Francisco Bay Area. When she’s not educating patients about their immunosuppressants, she’s actively involved in transplant research. She gave an oral presentation on her pharmacogenomics research at the 2019 American Transplant Congress (ATC).

Education

Ally double majored in psychology and pre-medicine and double minored in chemistry and Spanish at the University of Miami. She then received her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Prior to working for GoodRx, she helped build clinical content for Iodine.com while completing a first-year pharmacy residency at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle. Afterwards, she completed a second-year specialized residency in solid organ transplant at UCSF.

While spending my days teaching transplant patients with many ethnic backgrounds and various education levels, I've learned the importance of making complex and vital medication information digestible for all. Understanding your medications is the key to managing your health.

Latest from Allison Barnes, PharmD

Understanding Seborrheic Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Seborrheic dermatitis is a widespread chronic inflammatory skin disorder that primarily affects the head, scalp, and upper trunk, which are areas rich in sebaceous glands. Despite not being a fatal illness, the chronic nature of the disorder and its frequent flare-ups can greatly lower the person’s standard of life. The goal of this thorough investigation

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Exploring the Connection Between Gut-Brain Axis

For a considerable time, both scientists and medical experts have been fascinated by the connection between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. The gut-brain axis is a concept that has emerged from emerging research that highlights the deep relationship between both of these seemingly different organs. We will explore the elements, functions, and consequences associated

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A Comprehensive Overview of Food Intolerance

Food intolerances are becoming more widely acknowledged as serious health issues impacting people all over the world. In contrast to food allergies, which are immune system-related, food intolerances usually refer to the body’s incapacity to properly digest specific substances or dietary ingredients. This thorough review explores several kinds of food intolerances, such as fructose malabsorption,

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Hemorrhoids and Anal Disorders

A variety of ailments affecting the anus and rectum are referred to as hemorrhoids and anal problems; these conditions cause discomfort and frequent humiliation for individuals who have them. Anal fissures, hemorrhoids diverticular disorders, intestinal blockage, and malnourishment are among these conditions that are of significant concern. For these disorders to be effectively managed and

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Malabsorption Syndromes: Understanding Causes and Management

A class of illnesses known as malabsorption syndromes is defined by the insufficient absorption of vitamins and minerals from the digestive system. Numerous underlying reasons, such as inheritance, autoimmune reactions, diseases, or surgical procedures, might cause these disorders. There are many different types of malabsorption syndromes, but some of the most well-known ones are Fructose

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Understanding Motility disorders

Motility disorders impact how food and liquids pass through the digestive system. The esophageal tube, stomach, intestinal tract, and colon are among the digestive system’s organs that may be affected by these conditions. Along with functional gastrointestinal diseases, achalasia, gastroparesis, and dysphagia are some frequent motility problems.   Gastroparesis A medical disease called gastroparesis is characterized

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