Dr. Haley Carlson is a resident in our dentistry & oral surgery service. She is interested in all aspects of dentistry, from treating periodontal disease to oral tumors and everything in between. Dr. Carlson finds maxillofacial surgeries, for treating congenital abnormalities, traumatic injuries and oral tumors, the most gratifying to perform.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Iowa State University, Ames
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul
Bachelor of Science, Biology, South Dakota State University, Brookings
Dr. Carlson enjoys spending time outdoors, relaxing with family, cheering on her favorite college football and basketball teams and traveling with her husband and their two beagles, Charlie and Rae.
Dr. Erin Corbin is passionate about all areas of surgery, including soft tissue, orthopedic and neurologic surgeries. Her special interests include surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery and interventional radiology.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Animal Specialty Group and VCA Alameda East Animal Hospital, Denver, CO
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Animal Medical Center, New York City
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Dr. Corbin enjoys being outdoors, sports (especially soccer), painting and snowboarding.
Dr. Lauren Cunningham's professional interests include diseases of the kidney, specifically protein-losing kidney disease, and fungal disease.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center, Tucson
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Dr. Cunningham likes spending time with her boys, border collie mix McLovin “Mac” and mini Australian shepherd Martin Scorcheezie “Cheese.” She also enjoys landscaping and decorating her home.
Dr. Megan Duffy has a number of clinical interests to include electrochemotherapy, rescue therapy for relapsed lymphoma in dogs, creative treatment of atypical lymphomas, and pain control. She is fascinated by injection-site sarcomas in cats and is actively looking at new ways to battle the disease, and she feels she’s getting closer to finding a better way to treat large cell gastrointestinal lymphoma in dogs. Physiotherapy and rehabilitation are also fields of interest.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
Residency, Veterinary Medical Oncology, Washington State University, Pullman
Master of Science, Veterinary Science, Washington State University, Pullman
Internship, Oncology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Dr. Duffy trains for and competes at dog events – obedience, rally, agility and conformation – with her Belgian Tervuren. She also enjoys traveling, hiking, reading and skiing.
Emily Edstrom
DVM, DAVDC
Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Emily Edstrom
DVM, DAVDC
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Dr. Emily Edstrom enjoys all aspects of oral surgery, to include root canals and extractions, but she is particularly interested in treating different forms of oral tumors.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Residency, Dentistry & Oral Surgery, Center for Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Gaithersburg MD
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins
Bachelor of Arts, University of Kansas, Lawrence
Dr. Edstrom enjoys the Minnesota lakes with her husband. Other favorite activities include rock climbing, camping and traveling. Their Labrador mix enjoys the Minnesota weather.
Bishoy Eskander
DVM, DACVS-SA
Surgery
Bishoy Eskander
DVM, DACVS-SA
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery-Small Animal
Dr. Bishoy Eskander finds emergency surgeries, like gastric dilatation volvulus, laryngeal paralysis and hemoabdomens, especially gratifying because the patients are extremely sick when they come in but leave with their tails wagging within days. He also enjoys orthopedic and minimally invasive surgeries.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul
Internship, Small Animal Surgery, VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver, CO
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Atlantic Coast Veterinary Specialists, Bohemia, NY
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, University of Georgia, Athens
Dr. Eskander is an avid volunteer at his church working with youth groups and teaching Sunday school. After playing competitively for 10 years, he still enjoys soccer. He has two dogs, lab mix Hersheys and Viszla/pit bull mix Maverick.
Dr. Yalisa Figueroa is a specialty intern in our surgical service. Her interests include soft tissue, orthopedic surgeries, wound and trauma management and minimally invasive procedures such laparoscopy, thoracoscopy and arthroscopy.
Internship, Veterinary Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, San Antonio, TX
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Louisville, KY
Clinical Rotation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Bachelor of Microbiology, Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, San German, PR
Dr. Figueroa enjoys traveling, exploring nature and hiking with her dog, Lila, and cuddling with her three cats, Pinkie, Bubu and Trix, and her reptiles.
Dr. Colette Friedenson finds cases of polytrauma, intoxications and wound healing the most gratifying to treat. She is committed to animal behavior and low-stress animal handling.
Fellowship, Emergency Medicine, Mount Laurel Animal Hospital, NJ
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, Columbia University, New York City, NY
Bachelor of Science, Health Science and Biology, Boston University, MA
Dr. Friedenson is excited to return to her roots in the Twin Cities with her husband, two daughters and one very lazy dog.
Dr. Sabrina Garcia is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Master of Science, Toxicology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
Dr. Garcia tries to travel as much as possible. She also likes hiking and playing video games. Harley is her lab mix who might love everyone just a little too much, and Midnight is her cat with an attitude, choosing to love on people only when she feels like it.
Dr. Erin Griebie particularly enjoys CT angiography, a test that combines a CT scan with an injection of dye to produce pictures of blood vessels and tissues. Her research during her residency was focused on using this type of imaging, as well as ultrasound, to image characteristics of hepatic, or liver masses.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Residency, Medical Imaging, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Fellowship, Diagnostic Imaging, Oregon State University, Corvallis
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital, CO
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis
Bachelor of Science, Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming, Laramie
Dr. Griebie and her husband enjoy running, biking, skiing, fishing, sailing, camping and traveling. They have one son and two pets, yellow lab Cedar and cat Amos.
Dr. Colleen Guidot enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Dr. Guidot loves to travel, try new restaurants, run, bike, rock climb, camp and hike. She and her husband have two German shorthaired pointers, Apollo and Murphy, and a white tabby cat, Mac.
Donnell Hansen
DVM, DAVDC
Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Donnell Hansen
DVM, DAVDC
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Dentistry & Oral Surgery
Dr. Donnell Hansen frequently speaks on on dentistry and oral health topics for the veterinary community. She has a particular interest in cancer care and repair of traumatic injuries.
Diplomate, American Veterinary Dental College
Residency, Dentistry and Oral Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Internship, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Bachelor of Arts, Luther College, Decorah IA
Dr. Hansen enjoys spending time with her husband, also a veterinarian, her son and daughter, and a brigade of beloved pets.
Dr. Jennifer Heesen-Wilkison enjoys the fast-paced environment of the ER department and finds fulfillment in helping clients during their greatest time of need.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science, Saint Cloud State University, MN
Dr. Heesen-Wilkison and her husband enjoy camping and canoeing the Boundary Waters, rock climbing in Blue Mound and snow shoeing north of Duluth. They also love to travel out of state to enjoy outdoor activities in places such as Oregon, Alaska, Wyoming and South Dakota.
Skilled in all aspects of neurology and neurosurgery, Dr. Susan Hollman has a comprehensive list of clinical interests. She particularly enjoys treating inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system and intracranial neoplasia, as well as interpreting MRI and CT neuroimaging. Her surgical interests include hemilaminectomies, ventral slots and advanced surgical procedures such as spinal and brain tumor removal.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Residency, Neurology, Veterinary Neurological Center, Las Vegas NV
Internship, Neurology, Center for Veterinary Specialty Care, Carrollton TX
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialists of South Florida, Cooper City
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Married with two sons, Dr. Hollman’s favorite pastimes include reading, swimming, playing classical piano and gardening. The family has three cats and a terrier mix.
Jennifer Holm
DVM, DACVECC
Critical Care
Jennifer Holm
DVM, DACVECC
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Dr. Andrew Jackson is active in the veterinary community, often speaking at veterinary conferences and meetings and having served on several committees for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Southfield
Dr. Tony Jarchow's specific clinical interests include gastrointestinal, neurologic and endocrine diseases.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Residency, Internal Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Northfield IL
Clinical Rotation, Iowa State University, Ames
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of St Thomas, St. Paul MN
Dr. Jarchow enjoys running, playing and watching sports, live music and movies. His dogs are Mac, Cheese and Pickle, and his cat is Olive.
Alexandra Kalamaras
DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
Surgery
Alexandra Kalamaras
DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery-Small Animal
Dr. Alexandra Kalamaras enjoys all aspects of small animal surgery, from fixing fractures to helping dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture to emergency gastrointestinal surgery. She takes pride in being able to help in overall patient comfort from a surgical aspect.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
Residency, Small Animal Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Master of Science, Comparative and Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Clinical Rotation, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of California, Davis
Dr. Kalamaras enjoys outdoor festivals, live music, boating, hiking, cycling, skiing and finding new places for brunch.
Of course, Dr. Megan MacLellan loves radiographs and ultrasounds, but her favorite diagnostic imaging studies include computed tomography (CT scan) of the abdomen and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
Residency, Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Canada
Dr. MacLellan competes in strength and conditioning competitions. Winston is her black-and-white terrier-pointer mix, and Charlie is her pitbull-boxer mix.
Dr. Allison Mazepa enjoys working through complex diseases involving multiple organ systems. Her specific areas of interest include gastrointestinal/liver disease as well as hematologic disorders and immune-mediated diseases. She considers minimally invasive procedures, such as endoscopy, not only exciting to perform because they are less stressful to the pet, but also excellent sources of diagnostic information for the owners.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, Northwestern University, Evanston IL
Dr. Mazepa is content spending time at home with her husband and three children. She also likes to run and watch the Twins play baseball. The family has a greyhound named Forrest and three cats, Ginger, Milo and Linus.
Dr. Grace Meyer's particular clinical interests include cardiovascular disorders, metabolic/endocrine emergencies and trauma.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, Denver CO
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota, Morris
Dr. Meyer enjoys running, riding/showing American saddlebred horses and cross-country skiing. Her family includes her husband, son, golden retriever Aspen, ragdoll cats Beaker and Bunsen, American saddlebred horse Buzz, and two guinea pigs.
Dr. Kate Michaelis is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians. Her particular clinical interests include trauma, wound management and soft tissue surgery.
Clinical Rotation, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Dr. Michaelis enjoys hiking, live music and spending time with her husband and two dogs, husky Alyeska, and Labrador Bear.
Dr. Hillary Mikulak is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She has more than 10 years of experience as a veterinary technician in emergency medicine. As a doctor, she is most interested in cardiology, specifically interventional procedures.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Bachelor of Science, Biology, King's College, Wilkes-Barre, PA
Dr. Mikulak enjoys gardening, cooking and traveling with her fiancé and two dogs, Gretta and Gus.
Dr. Kayla Moore’s clinical interests include ophthalmology and neurology cases, and complicated medicine cases like immune-mediated hemolytic anemia or diabetic ketoacidosis.
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Aurora Specialty Hospital, IL
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames
Dr. Alyssa Mourning enjoys all aspects of internal medicine.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Bachelor of Arts, Luther College
Dr. Mourning spends most of her time with family and friends including her husband, sons, five cats and a briard. Dr. Mourning’s other hobbies include reading, spending time outdoors, and watching professional Minnesota sports.
Before joining BluePearl, Dr. Jenifer Myers was a clinical instructor at the University of Minnesota, where she received the Clinical Teaching Award and prestigious Pfizer Distinguished Teaching Award.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Internship, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Dr. Myers’ family includes a black lab named Dixon, a cat named Dante and a dressage horse named Twister.
Lisa Powell
DVM, DACVECC
Critical Care
Lisa Powell
DVM, DACVECC
BluePearl Veterinarian
Board Certified in Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Dr. Lisa Powell came to BluePearl with 15 years of experience as an intensive care unit director and professor at the University of Minnesota. A consummate educator and prolific writer, she has held editorial positions with the Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and Clinician’s Brief. She has worked with the St. Paul police and fire departments and in 2011 was awarded the Minnesota Public Safety Service Award of Merit for going above and beyond to help save the life of a police K-9 who was stabbed in a robbery attempt. Dr. Powell’s clinical interests include treatment of septic, critically ill patients and respiratory disease, especially conditions requiring mechanical ventilation. Some of her favorite cases to treat are trauma and toxicities because of the number of successful outcomes.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
Bachelor of Science, Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
Dr. Powell’s favorite pastimes include exercising, biking, swimming, hiking and traveling, especially to a beach. Her furry family includes an orange tabby, a black kitty, a lab, a hound mix and a Pomeranian.
Dr. Mallory Salcedo is particularly interested in shock and resuscitation including microcirculatory monitoring, SIRS/sepsis, respiratory failure and mechanical ventilation.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego, CA
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, California Polytechnic University, Pomona
Dr. Salcedo’s favorite pastimes include riding horses, spending time in the garden and yard, painting, and visiting family in California. Jezebel and Tonka are her two pugs, and Mushu is her Himalayan cat.
Dr. Sean Teichner has special interests in kidney, nasal and gastrointestinal disease in both dogs and cats, as well as abdominal ultrasonography and endoscopic procedures such as gastroduodenoscopy, cystoscopy and rhinoscopy.
Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Southfield MI
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Michigan Veterinary Specialists, Southfield
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Bachelor of Science, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Dr. Teichner wrestles with his furry family at home, consisting of black lab Abby, chocolate lab mix Rogue, and an always mischievous cat, Lt. Fuzz. He loves playing racquetball, rock climbing, biking, skiing and cooking.
Prior to joining BluePearl, Dr. Nicole Scotty Trumble was an assistant professor of comparative ophthalmology at the University of Minnesota. She has authored numerous scientific articles and presentations in the field of veterinary ophthalmology.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Residency, Comparative Ophthalmology, Florida Veterinary Specialists, Tampa and the University of Florida, Gainesville Ophthalmology Research
Fellowship, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, Gainesville
Internship, University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbia
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, Gainesville
Outside of work Dr. Trumble enjoys family time with her husband, two sons and a cat. Some of her favorite hobbies include cooking, finding great restaurants and great children’s books, biking, cross-country skiing, and music.
Dr. Christina Wolf's professional interests are wide-ranging and include spinal surgery hemilaminectomies, ventral slots, and spinal tumor resection and epilepsy.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Residency, Veterinary Neurology/Neurosurgery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Internship, Rotating Small Animal Internship, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington
Dr. Wolf and her husband are avid hikers and have extensively explored the trails of the Smokey Mountains. She also enjoys cycling, running, reading, and curling up with her beagle-mix, Gerty.
Dr.Jeff Yu enjoys all aspects of small animal surgery. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Orthopedic Society, and American Zoo and Aquarium Association.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
Residency, Small Animal Surgery, VCA AllCare, Fountain Valley CA
Internship, Surgery, VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado, Loveland
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Yu enjoys spending time with his wife, sons, horses, dog, two cats and fish in his saltwater aquariums. He can frequently be found fishing, camping, hiking and white water rafting.