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. Deanna Borchert is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, emergency medicine and preventative care.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

In her free time, Dr. Borchert enjoys traveling, working out, reading, spending time with family and friends, and playing with her family dog, Kenai.

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. Canny Fung has a special interest in advanced surgical techniques, particularly minimally invasive orthopedic and soft tissue procedures performed through thoracoscopy, laparoscopy and arthroscopy. She enjoys managing complex fractures using biologic preserving techniques and correcting angular limb deformities with the aid of personalized 3D-printed surgical guides. Dr. Fung is experienced in emergency soft tissue and neurological surgeries, including intervertebral disc disease.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Spring, TX
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Spring, TX
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Southwest Veterinary Surgical Service, Scottsdale, AZ
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialist, Plainview, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, New York City, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Hunter College, New York City, NY

Dr. Fung has two pugs and enjoys traveling, bodybuilding, playing sports and visiting Michelin-starred restaurants.

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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.

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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. Amanda Lazar is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. Her clinical interests include the management of chronic diseases such as endocrinopathies and autoimmune conditions.

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

In her free time, Dr. Lazar enjoys creating art projects, caring for her houseplants, being outdoors and spending time with her family. She rescued her pet rabbit, Ralph, as a veterinary student.

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

Dr. Getachew Mesfin’s clinical interests include cardiology and internal medicine. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality and compassionate veterinary care.

• Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg

In his free time, Dr. Mesfin enjoys staying active, trying new restaurants and hosting movie nights with friends.

Dr. Benjamin Morales is a small animal medicine & surgery intern particularly interested in critical care, especially managing congestive heart failure patients.

• Clinical Rotation, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies

As one of four siblings born and raised in South Florida, Dr. Morales enjoys spending time in nature, riding a bicycle, playing video games and spending time with his cat, Umi, who loves to vocalize for food. He is an active participant of the charity Sanctuary of Hope; a non-profit founded by his mother to provide veterinary care to rural villages in Guatemala.

Dr. Vazul Munjal is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. His clinical interests include emergency and critical care medicine, radiology, surgery and wellness and preventative medicine.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada

Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Munjal enjoys playing and watching sports –particularly hockey – trying new restaurants and spending time with his family, friends and his dog, Pepper.

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. Ryan Phoenix is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She has a strong interest in diagnostic imaging.

• Clinical Rotation, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

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. Genesis Salvatierra is a small animal medicine & surgery intern particularly interested in cardiology and dermatology.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University, NY
• Bachelor of Science, Hunter College, New York City

Born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dr. Salvatierra enjoys going to concerts, trying foods from different cultures and spending time with her family and two miniature pinschers, Roxy and Fofi.

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. 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. Taylor Truong is a small animal medicine & surgery intern particularly interested in internal medicine.

• Clinical Rotation, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies

In her free time, Dr. Truong enjoys exploring nature, discovering parks and outdoor spaces and finding new restaurants – especially those featuring different cultures. Tennis has been a big part of her life since childhood, and she still loves to play today. While in veterinary school in St. Kitts, she adopted a cat named Marmalade, who brings her endless joy with her bold personality.

Dr. Truong’s passion for global animal health and outreach deepened while participating in Sanctuary of Hope – a charitable organization that provides veterinary care and promotes animal welfare in underserved communities in Guatemala.

Dr. Francis Volz IV is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. He is particularly interested in oncology, including radiation and chemotherapy.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Long Island University, Brookville, NY

In his free time, Dr. Volz enjoys skiing and playing and watching soccer, basketball and football. He has three dogs, three lizards and a snake.

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.