YNP DUNBAR PHARMACY: Your Neighbourhood Health Hub Story by Sarah Gordon
Photos by Sandra Steier & Carolynne Palla
Pourya Eslami is the new owner of YNP Dunbar Pharmacy. In addition to being a skilled pharmacist, Pourya has a natural ability to listen attentively and takes pride in going the extra mile for his customers. Pourya faced some health challenges growing up. He says, “I got a spark from my healthcare providers when I was younger; it was surprising how a simple smile would change and spark my day when I received my prescription or had my health assessed. I learnt from them, and in turn, I like to give my patients the same spark along with their medications or assessments.” After working in Victoria as a pharmacy manager for two years, he realized he was ready for a new challenge. He began to explore purchasing a pharmacy to introduce a new element to his career. With a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UBC and a business 20
and management studies degree, combining his two passions made sense. “My parents are my inspirations. Both are healthcare professionals,” says Pourya. His father is a retired radiologist, and his mother is a Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science. He mentions having many long conversations with his dad to help make the decision to purchase a business.
He heard YNP Dunbar Pharmacy was for sale and bought the established independent business this past April. A transfer period took place with former owners Norm Cheng and Mathew Chong. Pourya is highly grateful to them for taking
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