Dr. Anne Beyer finds cataract surgery particularly gratifying because it can restore sight. She’s also excited by research being conducted in the use of photopigments and UV light to treat corneal diseases.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Master of Science, Veterinary Biomedical Sciences, Auburn University AL
Residency, Comparative Ophthalmology, Auburn University, AL
Internship, Ophthalmology, University of Georgia, Athens
Internship, Ophthalmology, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, Plainview NY
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Mississippi State University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Missouri, Columbia
Dr. Beyer likes riding her bike, attempting the latest crafting craze, and hiking on trails with her great Dane and two Labradors.
Dr. Michael Buss has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 30 years. As a board-certified oncologist, he is especially interested in lymphoma and intralesional chemotherapy cases.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine & Oncology, Washington State University, Pullman
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science, Veterinary Science, Washington State University, Pullman
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Missouri, Columbia
Outside of work, Dr. Buss enjoys cooking and traveling. He has a wife, who is also a veterinarian, and two children.
Dr. Juri Ota-Kuroki enjoys surgical procedures, particularly cataract and corneal surgeries.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Master of Science, Veterinary Science, University of Missouri, Columbia
Residency, Veterinary Ophthalmology, University of Missouri, Columbia
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Japan
Dr. Ota-Kuroki is married to a veterinary pathologist. They have one son, a yellow lab, and two cats. She enjoys cooking, reading and outdoor activities like jogging, biking, skiing and tennis.
Dr. Michelle Whitehead enjoys all types of avian and exotics medicine. Her particular interests include exotic animal emergencies, avian and reptile endoscopies, and analgesia and anesthesia.
Diplomate, American College of Zoological Medicine
Residency, Zoological Companion Animal Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Internship, Zoo, Exotic and Wildlife Medicine & Surgery, Texas A&M University, College Station
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
An outdoor enthusiast, some of Dr. Whitehead’s favorite pastimes include hiking, camping, running, soccer, baseball and hockey.