About Us

Prior to forming our board of directors, each of our founders had patients recount to them the many ways marijuana outperformed traditional pharmaceuticals for so many different ailments. These patients, struggling with pain for years turned to MMJ in desperation and never went back to pharmaceuticals. Holding such testimonials always in the back of their minds during the genesis and eventual explosion of the Medical marijuana movement, they came together in 2014 --three oncologists, an anesthesiologist and an internist-- to discuss how incredible the medicinal benefits of marijuana were for their patients. They realized their vision was the same: to provide a healthy pain management alternative to those in need. This led to the concept which would become The Apothecary Shoppe.
Dr. Nick Spirtos, CEO & Chairman of the Board
Dr. Spirtos is a world-renowned oncologist who studied and later tought at Stanford University before coming to Las Vegas where he currently manages the Women's Cancer Center.
Dr. Sean Dempsey, COO & Board Member
Dr. Dempsey is an international man of mystery. He is both a renowned anaesthesiologist and poker player (depicted here). He received his bachelor's from Notre Dame before moving on to the Keck School of Medicine at USC.
Dr. Jeff Hsieh, Board Member
Dr. Hsieh is a partner at the Women's Cancer where he has a reputation for vaginal rejuvination. When he's not dressed in scrubs you can follow him at his instagram.
Dr. Rachakonda Prabhu, Board Member
Dr. Prabhu is a sleep, pulmonology and sleep medicine specialist at Red Rock Medical. He has helped past presidents with their ailments which is a by-product of his commitment and hard work for positive outcomes.
Dr. Thanos, Board Member
Dr. Thanos most recently ran the Center for Women in Fullerton, California before making the move to Las Vegas where he is becoming more involved in cannabis advocacy and the day-to-day business at the Apothecary Shoppe.