New York Doctor Bios
(In alphabetical order from last name)
NOTE: Interns bio are NOT included at this time
NOTE: I did not include Dr. Shaw because he should be highlighted at a higher level as
Chief Medical Officer
NOTE: I did not include consulting doctors
Suliman Al-Ghazlat, DVM, DACVIM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Medical Service: Dr. Al-Ghazlat is a Board-certified internal medicine veterinarian who
joined Florida Veterinary specialists in 2008.
Education:
2005
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, The Animal Medical Center
2002
Internship, Purdue University
1999
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology
Other:
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology 20072008
- Lecturer, The University of Pennsylvania 2006-07
- Staff, The Animal Medical Center 2005-06
Rebecca Berg, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Service: Dr. Berg is a Board-certified veterinary internist who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in INSERT DATE.
Education:
2006 Internal Medicine Residency, Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University
of California, Davis
2002 Rotating Internship, Ohio State University
2001 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine summa cum laude, University of Veterinary
Sciences in Budapest
INSERT DATE
Bachelor of Science, Sunnerboskolan in Sweden
Other:
- During her residency, Dr. Berg researched feline endocrine disease and canine immunemediated disease
- Dr. Berg was a clinical lecturer at Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital where she
taught students and residents
- Serves as director of the feline blood bank program at NYC Veterinary Specialists
- Participated in international veterinary rescue and disaster work, including the aftermath
of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans
David Bessler, VMD
David Bessler, VMD
Senior Emergency Clinician
Dr. Bessler is an Emergency Veterinarian who has been practicing Emergency Medicine
exclusively since 2004 and joined NYC Veterinary specialists in 2006.
2006
Director of Emergency and Critical Care, Center for Specialized Veterinary Care
2004
Rotating Internship in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Center for Specialized
Veterinary Care, NY
2003
Veterinariae Medicinae Doctorus (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), University of
Pennsylvania
1999
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University
1993
Sergeant, Israel Defense Forces, Elite reconnaissance forces
Dr. Bessler is a member of the Thoreau Society and a big fan of Charles Darwin. He
enjoys walking, reading, cooking, and spending time with his wife, Marni and their two
sons, Noah Darwin and Gabriel Thoreau. The Besslers have a wonderful black cat
named Lucy.
E'Lise Christensen, DVM, DACVB
Medical Service:
Dr. Chistensen is a Board-certified veterinary behaviorist who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in INSERT DATE.
Education:
INSERT DATE
Residency, Animal Behavior Clinic, Cornell University
2003 Rotating Internship, SouthPaws Veterinary Referral Center in Virginia
2002 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University
INSERT DATE
Bachelor of Science,
Other:
- The only Board-certified veterinary behaviorist in Manhattan
- Practiced feline-only medicine in Virginia, INSERT DATE
- Worked as a family veterinarian in New Jersey, INSERT DATE
- Participated in research on temperament testing in shelters, feline elimination disorders,
aggression in dogs, situational stress in cats, cribbing in horses, feline feeding patterns,
and medical causes of behavior problems
- She has contributed to articles in Dog Watch, Cat Watch, Dog Training Solutions, Real
Simple, Newsday, and the Albany Times Union and enjoys lecturing to a variety of
groups on behavior topics.
Matthew Cooper, DVM
Emergency Medicine
2008 Small Animal Rotating Internship at the Center for Specialized Veterinary Care
2007 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University
2004 Bachelor of Science with major in Biology, Northeastern University
Other
Pets include Maidel and Tova my two rescue dogs and Mashugunah my rescue cat along
with 2 salt water fish tanks.
Not sure if you want other stuff like my pawnation.com and help out humane society and
my non-profit Project Pet Inc.
Notes:
Graduated from Northeastern University with a B.S. in Biology. Attended Ross
University and then clinical year at Michigan State University. Completed internship at
the Center for Specialized Veterinary Care. Clinical interests include emergency
medicine, neurology and oncology. Live with my two dogs Maidel and Tova and my cat
Mashugunah. Also have a nice small salt water reef tank in the making!
Alison Cornell, DVM
Emergency Medicine
Medical Service: Dr. Cornell is a senior emergency veterinarian who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in 2006.
Experience:
2005 Internship, Carolina Veterinary Specialists
2004 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Atlantic Veterinary College at Prince Edward
Island
1995 Bachelor of Science, University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Other:
- Enjoys traveling, running and cooking
Meredith Daly, VMD, DACVECC
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Medical Service: Dr. Daly is a Board-certified veterinary criticalist who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in INSERT DATE.
2007 Emergency and Critical Care Residency, University of Pennsylvania
2004 Internship, University of Pennsylvania
2003 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine summa cum laude, University of Pennsylvania
INSERT DATE
Bachelor of Science, INSERT SCHOOL
Other:
- Conducted research involving glycemic control in critical illness
Benjamin Davidson, BVSc, MACVSc, DACVECC
Benjamin Davidson, BVSc MACVSc, DACVECC
Criticalist, BluePearl Veterinary Partners - Manhattan
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care
Medical Service: Dr. Davidson is a Board-certified emergency and critical care
veterinarian who joined BluePearl Veterinary Partners in 2006.
Education:
2006
Board certification, American College of Veterinary Emergency and
Critical Care
2006
Residency, Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care, Tufts University
2000-03
Staff emergency veterinarian, Veterinary Specialists Centre, Sydney,
Australia
1998-2000
Staff emergency veterinarian, Northern Suburbs Animal Emergency
Centre, Melbourne, Australia
1998
Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Australia
Other:
- Special interest in CPR and mechanical ventilation
Jean Ferreri, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Service:
Dr. Ferreri is a Board-certified veterinary internist who joined BluePearl Veterinary
Partners in INSERT DATE.
Education:
INSERT DATE
Residency, University of Pennsylvania
1998 Internship, Oradell Animal Hospital
1997 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
Other:
- Worked as a staff veterinarian at Oradell Animal Hospital, 1998-2001
- Practiced internal medicine at a specialized veterinary hospital in Long Island, INSERT
DATE
Laura Gibeon, VMD
Emergency Medicine
Medical Service: Dr. Gibeon is a senior emergency veterinarian who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in INSERT DATE.
Education:
2007 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
INSERT DATE
Bachelor of Science, University of Birmingham
Other:
Sophie Gilbert, DVM, Ph.D., DACVD
Medical Service: Dr. Gilbert is a Board-certified veterinary dermatologist who joined
BluePearl Veterinary Partners in INSERT YEAR.
Education:
INSERT YEAR
Residency, University of California, Davis
INSERT YEAR
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Edinburgh
1989 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Liege
Other:
- Clinical Instructor, University of Liege, 1989-1995
- Assistant Clinical Professor in Dermatology, University of Minnesota, 2003-06
- Authored numerous articles in Comparative Dermatology
- Teaches clinical and didactical dermatology to veterinary students at University of
Minnesota and University of Liege
- Lectures on various dermatology topics at national and international conferences
- Member of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and International
Society of Veterinary Dermatopathology
Marc Greenberg, DVM, M.S., DACVS
Surgeon, BluePearl Veterinary Partners-Manhattan
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgery
Medical Service: Dr. Marc Greenberg is a Board-certified veterinary surgeon who joined
BluePearl Veterinary Partners in 2008.
Education:
2008 Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Colorado State University
2008 Master of Science, Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University
2005 Surgical Internship, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists
2004 Internship, University of Pennsylvania
2003 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
1999 Bachelor of Science, Cornell University
Other:
- Internship Program Co-Director for BluePearl Veterinary Partners-Manhattan
- Presented numerous local and national continuing education lectures
- Authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed scientific journal articles
Patricia Joyce, DVM
Emergency Medicine
Medical Service: Dr. Joyce is a senior emergency veterinarian who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in 2006.
Education:
2003 Internship, Animal Medical Center
2002 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
1988 Bachelor of Arts, Washington University in St. Louis
Other:
- Prior to attending veterinary school, Dr. Joyce lived in Tokyo for four years and speaks
fluent Japanese
- Veterinary interests include small animal internal medicine, emergency and critical
care, and animal rescue and medical management during natural and man-made disasters
Kimberly Kahn, DVM
Intern, BluePearl Veterinary Partners – Manhattan
Medical Service: Dr. Kahn is a veterinarian currently completing an internship who
works with senior veterinarians in all services.
Education:
2009 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
2004 Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Certificate, Columbia University
1998 Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College
Other:
- Prior to becoming a veterinarian, Dr. Khan worked in publishing and psychology
Andrew E. Kyles, BVMS, Ph.D., DACVS
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgery
Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgery
Medical Service: Dr. Kyles is a Board-certified veterinary surgeon who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in INSERT YEAR.
Education:
1996 Residency, North Carolina State University
1992 Doctor of Philosophy, University of Bristol
1988 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Glasgow University
Other:
- Lecturer in small animal surgery, University of Georgia, INSERT DATE
- Worked up from assistant and associate professor to chief of small animal surgery at
University of California, Davis
- Authored numerous articles in veterinary journals and published 18 book chapters
Boaz Levitin, DVM, DACVIM
Medical Service: Dr. Levitin is a Board-certified veterinary neurologist who joined
BluePearl Veterinary Partners in INSERT YEAR.
Education:
INSERT YEAR
Residency,
INSERT YEAR
Neurology/Neurosugery Internship, Tufts University
INSERT YEAR
Internship, Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Hebrew University of
Jerusalem
INSERT YEAR
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Koret School of Veterinary
Medicine at Hebrew University of Jerusalem
INSERT YEAR
Bachelor of Science, Tel Aviv University
Other:
-
Karen Oberthaler, VMD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Medical Service: Dr. Oberthaler is a Board-certified veterinary oncologist who joined
BluePearl Veterinary Partners in INSERT YEAR.
Education:
2006 Oncology Residency, University of Pennsylvania
2003 Internship, Animal Medical Center
2002 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine magna cum laude, University of Pennsylvania
INSERT YEAR
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania
Other:
- Conducted research on feline and canine lymphoma and on the chemopreventative
properties of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Timothy Rocha, DVM, ACVIM (Oncology)
Medical Director, BluePearl Veterinary Partners - Manhattan
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Medical Service: Dr. Rocha is a Board-certified veterinary oncologist who joined
BluePearl Veterinary Partners in 2006.
Education:
1997: Residency, Medical Oncology, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
1995: Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New
York, NY
1994: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Magna Cum Laude, Texas A&M University
1989: Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude, Harvard College
Other:
- Associate staff veterinarian in oncology service, Animal Medical Center, 1997-98
- Dr. Rocha is the penultimate of seven children
- In 2002, New York Magazine named Dr. Rocha among New York City’s Best
Veterinary Specialists
- While a resident, Dr. Rocha received the Connie Leifer Memorial Award for his
research in urinary bladder cancer in dogs
Jenny Stetina, DVM
Senior Emergency Veterinarian, New York
Medical Service:
Dr. Stetina is an In 2006.
Experience:
2006 Internship, Medicine and Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston
2005 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University
1996 Bachelor of Arts, Wake Forest University
Other:
- Commutes in from New Jersey where she lives with her husband, children and pets
Jennifer Welser DVM, DACVO
Medical Director, NYC Veterinary Specialists
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology
Dr. Jennifer Welser is a Board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist who joined NYC
Veterinary Specialists when they opened in 2006.
Education:
1999
Residency, Ophthalmology, Animal Eye Associates, Wheeling, IL and
University of Illinois-Chicago
1997
Internship, Auburn University
1996
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University
1991
Bachelor of Science, University of Vermont
Other:
- Member: American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology, American Veterinary
Medical Association, New York Veterinary Medical Association
- Lives in Manhattan with her boyfriend and their three dogs
David Wohlstadter, DVM
Emergency Medicine
David Wohlstadter, DVM
(Title) Senior Emergency Clinician, NYC Veterinary Specialists
Community Outreach (ask Neil and Darryl how to word this)
Medical Service: Dr. Wohlstadter is an emergency clinician who joined NYC Veterinary
Specialists when it opened in September, 2006.
Education: (editor’s note: reverse order of completion)
2005
Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, The Animal Medical Center,
New York, NY
2004
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri
1999
Bachelor of Science- Biology, St. Louis University
1999
Bachelor of Arts- Psychology, St. Louis University
Other:
- Board Member, VMA of NYC 2008-Present
- Board Member, NY S.A.V.E. 2009-Present
Amy Zalcman, DVM
Emergency Veterinarian, BluePearl Veterinary Partners - Manhattan
Medical Service: Dr. Zalcman is an emergency veterinarian who joined BluePearl
Veterinary Partners in 2006.
Education:
2006
Canine Orthopedic Fellowship, The Ohio State University
2005
Surgical Internship, Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado
2004
Internship, Oradell Animal Hospital
2003
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University
1999
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Michigan State University
Other:
- Was an emergency veterinarian at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Tampa before
relocating to New York, 2006-08
- Performed research in mucosal immunity at the USDA and Instituto Superiore di'Sanita
in Rome
- Assisted in research at the National Institutes of Health
INTERNS
Michael W. Nolan, DVM
Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Intern, NYC Veterinary Specialists
Medical Service: Dr. Nolan is a veterinarian currently completing a one-year
rotating internship program at NYC Veterinary Specialists.
Education:
2009-2010
Internship, NYC Veterinary Veterinary Specialists
2009 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of
Veterinary Medicine
2005
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, SUNY Stony Brook
Professional Interests:
Radiation and medical oncology, nephrology, investigative pathology, public
health.