David Foote, Pharm.D., BCPS
Area of research
Dr. Foote’s areas of research interest stem from a passion for improving health literacy, access to care, and advocacy for underserved populations with an emphasis on chronic disease state management and ambulatory clinical pharmacy practice.
Educational Background
Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum: University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
Pharm.D.: University of Texas at Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy, Tyler, TX
Training
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency: The University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy/OU Health
PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy/PrimaryOne Health
Scope of Practice
Dr. David Foote practices within the University of Toledo Family Medicine primary care clinics, providing team-based outpatient care in an academic medical setting. His referral-based practice focuses on chronic disease management, including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, chronic respiratory conditions, smoking cessation, and polypharmacy. He also has clinical experience in managing Hepatitis C and providing HIV PrEP services in the primary care environment.
In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Foote supports clinic providers, trainees, and patients through comprehensive medication reviews, deprescribing efforts, and patient education. His work contributes to improved clinical outcomes and supports UTMC value-based care initiatives.
Awards, Honors, and Grants
- Marialice Bennett Compassion Award – The Ohio State University Pharmacy Residency Programs, 2025
- Award for Teaching Excellence – The Ohio State University Pharmacy Residency Programs, 2025
- Research Excellence Award – Oklahoma Society of Health System Pharmacists, 2024
- Executive Leadership Endowed Award and Scholarship – Student National Pharmaceutical Association National Executive Board, 2023
- United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award – United States Public Health Service, 2023
Leadership
Dr. Foote is proud to serve the profession through active membership and leadership roles in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, the American Pharmacists Association, and the Ohio Pharmacy Association.