Dr. Lyle Kolnik, PharmD, MBA, BCPS

Media Releases

Get to know Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist Dr. Lyle Kolnik, who serves patients in Florida.

Dr. Kolnik is a well-versed, highly skilled Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). He has 15+ years of experience in various leadership roles in the military, federal, and commercial sectors, supervising pharmaceutical and healthcare operations domestically and internationally. 

Since August of 2020, Dr. Kolnik has been serving as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Emergency Medicine at Flagler Health+ in St. Augustine, Florida.

Flagler Health+ is a total healthcare enterprise aimed at advancing the physical, social, and economic health of Northeast Florida communities. From serving as the lead agency for St. Johns County’s Continuum of Care with an aim to end homelessness, to bringing a new concept in health villages throughout the region, Flagler Health+ is your caring partner throughout the journey of life. It is an extension of Flagler Hospital, which has a 130-year legacy of caring for the community, and has been named among America’s 50 Best hospitals out of nearly 4,500 nationwide.

With proven expertise leading effective teams in a fast-paced environment, Dr. Kolnik provides exceptional patient and quality clinical care to service members, family members, and retirees. He is trustworthy, ethical, and devoted to achieving mission requirements, all while providing superior leadership and patient care services. He is also experienced in a variety of outpatient and inpatient pharmacy systems with a passion for exceeding expectations, improving efficiency, and finding innovative solutions to advance the pharmacy profession.

Dr. Kolnik began his pre-medicine studies at Casper College. He then attended the University of Wyoming, earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology/Physiology and Microbiology, followed by his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. 

Continuing his training, Dr. Kolnik served as a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident at Mayo Clinic from June 2005 until July 2006. He was then a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident with Orlando Regional Healthcare from July 2006 until July 2007, where he also served as a clinical staff pharmacist from July 2007 until October 2008. He then joined the military and served in the United States Army until 2020 where he retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Most recently, Dr. Kolnik graduated the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at the top of his class in 2017 and in 2020, he earned his Master of Business Administration Degree with a post-baccalaureate certificate in Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management from Mount St. Mary’s University. 

Board certified through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties and ASHP, Dr. Kolnik holds certifications in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), through the American Heart Association.

In addition, he is an active member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, which is a pharmacy professional association representing the interests of clinical pharmacists.

Pharmacotherapy ensures the safe, appropriate and economical use of medications as part of interprofessional treatment teams in a variety of settings, including hospitals and health systems. The Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) program is a credential for pharmacists who have met the eligibility criteria below and who in their unique practice ensure the safe, appropriate, and economical use of medications as part of interprofessional treatment teams in a variety of settings, including hospitals and health systems.

For his accomplishments in the field, Dr. Kolnik attributes his success to his love of pharmacy, his education and training, the United States Army, as well as his strive to make a difference. 

Recommended Articles

• Radiation: An Occupational Health Hazard for Nurses

  Being part of a healthcare center is a noble profession; everyone has an important role to play, and there are plenty of opportunities to make a difference in the lives of every patient. On the other hand, failure to execute procedures or to account for occupational safety measures may also result...

• Overcoming Lymphoma: A South Philly Student's Story

  In April of 2018, 18-year-old Alexis Carine was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma (HL), a blood cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. Her diagnosis was stage II HL, a cancer found in two or more lymph node areas, and both are either above or below the diaphragm (the muscle located just...

• Should I Start Eating Quinoa?

  What is quinoa?This is the right time to learn about this nutrient-rich grain, for 2013 has been declared as the International Year of Quinoa by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO). This pseudograin, related to beets and tumbleweed, has been chosen as the food of the...

• The Brady Approach to Fibromyalgia: Why Is Dr. Brady's Method So Limited?

  Dr. David Brady is a naturopathic physician and nutritionist who became famous on social media because of his new and unique method for alternative health, especially for fibromyalgia. His perspective of the disease concentrates more on the psychological aspects, rather than the physical. Brady...

• How Is Liver Cancer Diagnosed?

  How is Liver Cancer Diagnosed?Liver cancer is a common type of cancer which begins in the liver cells, or hepatocytes. Liver cancer is a cancer which affects one of the largest and most important organs of the body. Liver cancer is type of cancer which, when diagnosed at early stages, can be...

• Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Huge Difference

  Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are strikingly similar, and medical experts have a difficult time telling them apart. ...