About us
Here, at Carmel Valley Pharmacy, we define our success by achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction possible.
We are an integrative pharmacy that embraces the body as a whole.
This philosophy integrates medicine, wellness and lifestyle into one treatment. Carmel Valley Pharmacy focuses on our customers through service, selection and education. We can help you maintain a balanced relationship with your body. By visiting our pharmacy you will receive a health improvement experience. We want you to feel better the moment you walk into the pharmacy.
Our pharmacy empowers you to get answers to your questions regarding modern medicine and natural remedies. We create healthier lifestyles through options that promote preventative care. Carmel Valley Pharmacy not only treats symptoms but we get to the root of people’s health problems.
We offer local delivery and mailing services to make it more convenient to our customers.
Please meet our team below
Tarek El-Ansary, Pharm, D.
Owner/Pharmacist
Tarek lives in Carmel Valley with his family. Tarek felt passionate about bringing a family owned pharmacy to provide top-notch customer service to the Carmel Valley community. He received his Doctorate at University of Pacific. He continues to attend integrative medicine and compounding pharmacy seminars to ultimately provide better care for his patients through education.
Tarek enjoys spending time with his family, sport cars, and traveling.
Patti Thomas, Pharm.D
Pharmacist
Patty graduated from the Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy. She spent her early career in the Pharmaceutical Industry in Medical Affairs specializing in cardiovascular diseases. Patty is a resident of Carmel Valley and has worked at Carmel Valley Pharmacy since open. It’s been a joy for her to watch the Pharmacy grow and become prominent in the community. Patty enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, loves the beach, and dancing.
Tony Ricci, Pharm.D.
Pharmacist
Tony graduated from University of the Pacific in 1989 with Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
Tony has been practicing for 27+ years; 16+ years have been in retail pharmacy (including over 5 years of compounding experience) & 9 years in home infusion. He has lived in Carmel Valley since 1989.