Rev. Fr. Christopher Smith, PharmD

I received my doctorate in pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 2008 and then spent six years practicing as a pharmacist in the community setting in the St. Louis area before beginning studies for the Roman Catholic Priesthood. I was ordained a priest in the Diocese of St. Louis on May 23rd, 2020. In addition to my theology studies, I am pursuing a certification in Bioethics through the National Catholic Bioethics Center.

My services include discussing the mechanism of action for drugs, identifying potential side effects and how to address them, and recognizing drug-drug interactions. Also, I am available to discuss the effects of pharmaceuticals on fertility, especially as related to Natural Family Planning and Fertility Awareness based methods of family planning. I am certified through the American Pharmacists Association in vaccination and travel health, and am happy to consult on any questions you may have that are related to these areas. Finally, I have a special interest in the ethical use of vaccines and biological pharmaceuticals, including products derived from aborted fetal tissue and issues surrounding the HPV vaccine, and am ready and able to discuss your concerns and questions regarding these topics.

Connecticut, Missouri

Rev. Fr. Christopher Smith is allowed to provide pharmaceutical advice in all 50 states

New Jersey and Alaska and Delaware Patients: All services are billed to patients using self-pay rates. Insurance billing will become available later in 2025.
 
 Self-Pay Discounted Rates are available at this time. Service may be eligible for HSA reimbursement when deemed medically necessary by your PCP.

If this clinician is licensed in your state they are able to accept your insurance if you are insured by any one of the following:
- Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
- Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia
- Catholic Diocese Of Wichita, Kansas
- Christendom College
- Christian Brothers Ministry Services Plan
- Diocese of Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Medi-Share
- Reta Trust

Tricare: Effective Jan 1, 2025, Tricare has switched region allocation for several states. We are currently re-evaluating each of our provider's certification status for Tricare Select and will update profiles as we have confirmed status. Please check back for updates.

Services deemed medically necessary by a physician at MyCatholicDoctor may be covered by your insurance. Network coverage is determined by your referring physician’s participation. All other services are eligible for our Self-Pay Discounted Rates.

• Consultation regarding medication management, risks/benefits of medications, side effects, drug-drug interactions, effects of medications on fertility and pregnancy, and vaccine choices.