Dexter D. Mar, R.P.H., PharmD, M.B.A.
Director of Pharmacy, `Ohana Health Plan

"Having lived and practiced in Hawai'i for 19 years, I'm pleased to be part of a team dedicated to improving services to our most medically needy.  Medication needs are a crucial part of the care of our members and 'Ohana Health Plan must ensure the safe, effective and appropriate use of medicines as an integrated part of care."

Dr. Mar brings 40 years of health care experience and more than 20 years of managerial experience to 'Ohana Health Plan.  As director of clinical pharmacy, his responsibilities include formulary management, pharmacy network and medication management.

Prior to joining 'Ohana, Dr. Mar served in various clinical, teaching and managerial positions at Kaiser Permanente Hawaii; Intelligent Medicine, Inc.; CBS Electronic Medical Publishing; New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center; and Long Island University's College of Pharmacy.

Dr. Mar received his Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Pharmacy degrees from the University of the Pacific.  He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University, and a post-doctoral fellowship certificate in medical informatics from the Stanford University School of Medicine and is licensed to practice pharmacy in Hawai'i.  He is a member of the Hawaii Pharmacists Association and the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy.  He has also been a Special Olympics Hawai'i coach for 10 years.