Laura Ebbitt

Dr. Laura Ebbitt is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice & Science. She is a clinical pharmacist specializing in critical care and peri-operative pharmacy practice, with a strong focus on colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, ENT, and head and neck surgical teams. She actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medication management and improve patient outcomes in peri-operative settings.

Education:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of Kentucky
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Illinois at Chicago
• PGY2 Pharmacy Practice Residency in Critical Care, University of Illinois at Chicago

Research Interests:

Dr. Ebbitt’s research is centered on critical care pharmacy practice, peri-operative care, and enhanced recovery protocols. Her work explores the impact of pharmacoprophylaxis on postoperative outcomes, including surgical site infections, venous thromboembolism, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and opioid use. She is particularly interested in antibiotic stewardship, medication optimization, and cost-effective care in surgical populations.

Her scholarly output reflects a consistent focus on improving surgical outcomes through evidence-based pharmaceutical interventions, with a strong emphasis on colorectal surgery, head and neck surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Clinical Roles:

• Adjunct Faculty, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacist, UK Healthcare

She works directly with surgical teams to implement and evaluate pharmaceutical care plans, particularly in high-risk peri-operative environments.