Alexander Stumphauzer

Alexander Stumphauzer serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacotherapy within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Washington State University's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Based at the Deaconess Hospital site in Spokane, Washington, he maintains active clinical practice while contributing to academic education in pharmacy.

His educational foundation includes:

• Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa
• Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Louis College of Pharmacy/Mercy Hospital St. Louis
• Postgraduate Year Two Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at St. Louis VA Health System

Dr. Stumphauzer's research centers on optimizing antibiotic access for complex infections, with intense focus on long-acting regimens for outpatient management of bone and cardiovascular infections. His work addresses critical barriers to treatment adherence while reducing hospitalization burdens, directly impacting healthcare system efficiency through innovative transitions-of-care models. This specialization bridges clinical pharmacology with real-world patient accessibility challenges.

His pending 2025 publication analyzing intravenous, oral, and lipoglycopeptide antibiotics for osteomyelitis represents ongoing contributions to evidence-based bone infection management, highlighting his commitment to comparative effectiveness research in antimicrobial therapy.

Professional recognition includes:

• Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist

As an educator, Dr. Stumphauzer actively shapes future pharmacists through pharmacotherapy coursework and specialized fourth-year rotations in ambulatory care transitions of care and internal medicine. His mentorship philosophy emphasizes hands-on clinical experiences that prepare students for complex medication management scenarios across healthcare settings.