Nubar Petikyan, PharmD, is a healthcare leader with experience spanning pharmacy operations, clinical practice, diabetes management, quality improvement, and laboratory operations. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UC San Diego.

Nubar joined Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital prior to its reopening in 2015, beginning as an ICU pharmacist before advancing into pharmacy leadership and becoming Manager of Pharmacy in 2020. His responsibilities later expanded to include leadership of the hospital’s inpatient diabetes program in 2024 and laboratory operations in 2025. He has led teams through several Board of Pharmacy inspections, The Joint Commission diabetes certifications, and College of American Pathologists (CAP) surveys.

Throughout his career, Nubar has focused on developing high-performing teams, advancing patient and medication safety, improving clinical outcomes, and implementing innovative approaches to care delivery. His multidisciplinary experience provides him with a broad perspective on healthcare operations, quality, and clinical leadership.

In his free time, Nubar enjoys spending time with his wife and their two boys. He also enjoys gardening, with a particular interest in English roses and heirloom tea rose varieties.