BluePearl Pet Hospital
Downtown NYC
New York, NY
Our Vets

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.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Bachelor of Art, International and Global Studies, Middlebury College, VT

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. Laura Gibeon enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England

Dr. Gibeon enjoys rock climbing, skiing and time with her family, which includes two cats, Sponge and Schmutzig.

Dr. Hyein Jung’s clinical interests include coagulation, transfusion medicine and sepsis.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, Washington State University, Pullman
• Internship, Emergency & Critical Care, Washington State University, Pullman
• Master of Science, Veterinary Sciences, Washington State University, Pullman
• Internship, Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Glendale, WI
• Clinical Rotation, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, South Korea

In her free time, Dr. Jung enjoys spending time outdoors in the park with her dog, Jindo, whom she rescued in South Korea in 2016.

Dr. Tony Kahn has over 15 years of veterinary experience performing a wide variety of surgeries, including soft tissue, oncologic, orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures. He has advanced training in minimally invasive surgery, including procedures performed via arthroscopy (joints), laparoscopy (abdomen) and thoracoscopy (chest). He also pioneered the minimally invasive surgery program at a hospital in Brooklyn, N.Y.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, NJ
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Norwalk, CT
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Bachelor of Science, Biology & French Literature, Tufts University, Medford, MA

Dr. Sabrina Katz values the importance of calm communication and empathy with her emergency clients. Her medical interests include trauma, toxins, emergency surgery, and neurologic emergencies.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angel Animal Medical Center, Boston MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Brandeis University, Waltham MA

In her spare time, Dr. Katz likes running, biking, hiking, spending time in nature, reading, enjoying family time and taking care of her many plants.

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

Trained in all aspects of internal medicine, Dr. Genevieve Mak especially enjoys performing procedures such as endoscopies, rhinoscopies, bronchoscopies, and ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirates.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, VCA California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Dr. Mak loves eating at new restaurants. She’s also obsessed with bubble tea, a tea-based mixture with fruit flavor or milk and tapioca. Her alone time is spent reading, especially the fantasy and supernatural genres. She has two cats, Kon and Donatella.

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. 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. Allison Schreffler is passionate about addressing the specific needs of senior pets and their families. She is Fear-Free certified so that she can provide care in a compassionate and low-stress manner.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Schreffler enjoys live music, exploring the city and learning new songs on the guitar, ukulele and banjo. She has a rescue guinea pig named John.

Dr. Judy Seltzer enjoys the challenge of managing long-term diseases and building a strong relationship with her clients and patients, many of whom she has seen for years. Her clinical interests include allergic skin disease and immune-mediated skin diseases. She enjoys performing intradermal skin tests, which are still considered to be the gold standard.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology
• Residency, Dermatology, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Internship, Dermatology & Allergy, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Center for Specialized Veterinary Care, Westbury, NY
• Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Dr. Seltzer’s favorite pastimes include dining out, cooking, skiing and traveling. She has four cats: Katt, Kabuki, Huxley, named after a layer of the hair follicle, and Allie, rescued from a NYC alley.

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.