BluePearl Pet Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
Our Vets

Dr. Jill Abraham has served on the Credentials Committee for the American College of Veterinary Dermatology for a number of years. She has a special interest in feline dermatology and immune-mediated skin diseases.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
• Residency, Veterinary Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Red Bank NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, Middletown CT

Dr. Abraham enjoys spending time with her friends and family and exploring New York city with her dog Norman. She loves watching movies but really prefers to be outdoors.

Dr. Peter Arena is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. His clinical interests include dermatology, diagnostic imaging and dermatopathology. 

• Clinical Rotation, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies

Dr. Arena is a first-generation American as his father immigrated from Sicily, Italy. In his free time, he loves intramural sports (specifically football and volleyball), videogames (Pokémon) and hiking. He has an orange cat named Stromboli and a shih tzu named Layla. Fun fact about Dr. Arena: he collects sports jerseys and currently has over 120 jerseys across all sports. 

Dr. Jenna Ashton likes the variety of internal medicine and helping pets live their best lives at home with their family. She enjoys performing ultrasounds and endoscopic procedures.

• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Southfield
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Specialty & Emergency Center, Highlands Ranch, CO
• Master of Science, Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Arts, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA

Dr. Ashton has an 18-year-old cat named Taloulah. In her free time, she enjoys rafting, hiking, camping, backpacking, skiing and traveling.

Dr. Tomas Boullhesen Williams is especially interested in postoperative care, point-of-care ultrasonography, sepsis, and trauma cases.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oregon State University, Corvallis
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, National University of Tucumán, Argentina

Dr. Boullhesen Williams enjoys exploring NYC and trying all the good food the city has to offer, going out with friends, and staying active. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and French and loves learning new languages.

Dr. Breanna Dragseth is a small animal medicine and surgery intern. She has a particular interest in ophthalmic procedures and in diagnosing and managing conditions associated with polyuria (excessive urination) and polydipsia (excessive drinking).

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Dr. Dragseth enjoys being outdoors, climbing, volleyball, hiking and hanging out with her dog, Max.

Dr. Ali Fuller enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine with a special interest in surgical emergencies, wound management, trauma and lameness.

• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, TX
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, Manhattan, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

In her free time, Dr. Fuller enjoys running, weightlifting, trying new restaurants and traveling. She has an American Quarter Horse named Trey that lives with her family in Arizona.

Dr. Grant Gilbert is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. His clinical interests include ophthalmology, endocrinology and exotic companion animals.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Dr. Gilbert is a born and raised New Yorker and has two mini Aussies that run his home. He’s a classically trained oboist and is obsessed with guinea pigs and capybaras.

Dr. Phoebe Grant is a small animal medicine & surgery intern with a strong interest in dermatology.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Atlantic Veterinary College, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

In her free time, Dr. Grant loves dancing, spending time outdoors with friends and snuggling with her two cats, Autumn and Rabbit.

Skilled in all aspects of small animal surgery, Dr. Brian Grossbard’s particular interests include orthopedic, spinal disease, and laparoscopic and oncologic surgeries, as well as wound repair. He is also certified as a stem cell therapy provider.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview, NY
• Internship, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, Gainesville

A trained classical cellist who played in the symphony during college, Dr. Grossbard enjoys traveling with his dogs, exploring restaurants, biking, and hiking.

Publications & Articles

Dr. Sahara Jafferally is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures.

• Clinical Rotation, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Veterinary and Biomedical Science, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Dr. Jafferally is originally from Texas, was a figure skater and played the viola. She has two tuxedo cats named Annie and Winnie.

Dr. Patricia Joyce enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.

• Internship, The Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Bachelor of Arts, Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Dr. Joyce volunteers for animal rescue organizations and veterinary relief organizations during natural and man-made disasters. She lived in Tokyo, Japan, for several years and speaks fluent Japanese.

Dr. Michaël Lora-Michiels previously worked as a family veterinarian in Bogota, Colombia. He enjoys all aspects of diagnostic imaging.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Radiology, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
• Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham NC
• Research Associate, Soft Tissue Sarcoma and Hyperthermia Clinical Trial, Duke University, Durham NC
• Fellowship, Radiology, Kansas State University, Manhattan
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad of La Salle, Bogota, Colombia

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, NJ
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Center, Buffalo Grove, IL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Science, University of Findlay, OH

Dr. Monisha Murarka is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include surgical procedures, gastrointestinal diseases, endocrine diseases and foreign body ingestions. 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Minneapolis
• Master of Laboratory Animal Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
• Bachelor of Science, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

Dr. Murarka enjoys traveling, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends. She has one dog named Buddy.

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Dr. Alec Ortiz Colosi’s clinical interests include aquatic animal medicine and rehabilitation and marine conservation.

• Internship, Marine Mammal Medicine and Pathology, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, CA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Sandy Springs, GA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
• Bachelor of Science, Marine Biology, Florida International University, Miami

Dr. Candice Phipps served as a government veterinarian for the country of Jamaica for over 13 years before she moved to the U.S. to become an emergency clinician for BluePearl in 2015.

Her passion is surgery with particular interest in wound healing and repair as it can involve surgical reconstruction and challenging wound repair procedures. Dr. Phipps takes pride in her diagnostic skills, including abdominal fast scans, and her commitment to the human animal bond.

• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Sierra Veterinary Specialists, Reno, NV
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Tuskegee University, AL
• Fellowship, Small Animal Surgery, Michigan State University, East Lansing
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago

Dr. Phipps loves performing 5 and 10 km medium-distance running, going to the beach, experiencing new cultures and cuisines and hanging out with friends, family and her adorable shih tzu mix, Daisy.

Dr. Mallika Prabhakar enjoys the management of gastrointestinal (GI) disease.

• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Internal Medicine, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences, University of New Hampshire, Durham

Dr. Prabhakar has a kitten named Chikki, who loves playing, cuddling, and eating treats.

Dr. Stephanie Silberstang’s special interests include wound management, respiratory diseases and critical care.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Carolina Veterinary Specialists, Charlotte NC
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca NY

Dr. Silberstang enjoys rock climbing/bouldering, walking her dogs, traveling abroad, listening to live music and Asian food. A pitbull lover, Dr. Silberstang has two pit bull-Catahoula mixes named Tembo and Laika and a cockatiel named Doobie.

Dr. Gretchen Singletary is particularly interested in novel treatments for heart failure.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
• Residency, Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Internship, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
• Bachelor of Arts, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Dr. Singletary enjoys traveling, photography and music.

Dr. Clarice Souza Morris is interested in addressing toxic substance ingestion because the prognosis is often good and clearing the substance is gratifying.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
• Bachelor of Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Dr. Souza Morris enjoys playing board games with her family. She loves games that involve strategy and some luck! One of her favorites is Catan.

Dr. Laura Stock’s particular clinical interests include intoxications and endocrine diseases.

• Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine & Feline Practice)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Bioresource Research & Animal Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Dr. Stock enjoys time with her husband running, biking, hiking and eating her way through NYC. They share their home with a ridgeless Rhodesian ridgeback and two cats.

Dr. Eric Taite is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. He is particularly interested in emergency medicine.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Zoology, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, Arcata, CA

Dr. Taite has a rescue beagle/foxhound mix named Jaxon. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his girlfriend who is a pediatrician, staying active and finishing down the day in the gym. He is certified in the Human-Animal Bond by the North American Veterinary Community.

In addition to being an emergency clinician, Dr. David Wohlstadter is a certified canine rehabilitation therapist. This therapy has been shown to improve dogs’ mobility and strength, particularly for geriatric dogs suffering from arthritic conditions and other musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions. Rehab is also particularly helpful after surgery for all ages to help dogs regain muscle mass and coordination.

• Certification in Canine Rehabilitation, Canine Rehabilitation Institute, Wellington, FL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
• Bachelor of Science, St Louis University, MO
• Bachelor of Arts, St Louis University, MO

Dr. Wohlstadter is married to a veterinarian and enjoys spending time with his large family, which includes many people, many dogs and many cats.