BluePearl Pet Hospital
Midtown NYC
New York, 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. 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. Rachel Carlson is especially interested in acute trauma, wound management and all aspects of critical care.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Central Florida, Orlando

Dr. Carlson loves surfing, traveling and biking. In New York City, she tries to eat all the food the city has to offer. Her dog is a miniature dachshund named Pickles.

Dr. Megan Davis has performed research in canine nutrition associated with dilated cardiomyopathy. She is most interested in cardiovascular and metabolic emergencies.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Medical Center of Long Island, West Islip, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Bachelor of Science, Biology and Anthropology, Tufts University, Medford, MA

Dr. Davis enjoys cooking, exploring new travel destinations and spending time with friends and her cat.

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Dr. Nikisha Dheendsa enjoys the fast pace and variety of cases seen in the emergency department. She has a particular interest in ophthalmology cases, the challenge of working up systemic cases and collaborating with other specialists in the hospital.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Emergency Clinic, Toronto, ON, Canada
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Ireland

Dr. Dheendsa enjoys traveling to different countries and immersing herself in local cuisines, languages and cultures. When not traveling, she loves a good workout, cooking, watching old movies, reading classic books and spending time with her family.

Dr. Francesca DiFroscia enjoys working in emergency medicine as it incorporates all aspects of specialty medicine under a high-pressure situation and requires a team effort and a bond with the supporting staff to achieve the same goal: the well-being and advocacy for her patients’ health. Dr. DiFroscia is most interested in dermatology as these cases can be frustrating to manage, but she finds it highly rewarding when a pet responds to treatment and feels much better.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, New York City
• Clinical Rotation, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Arts, Biological Science, Pace University, New York City, NY

Dr. DiFroscia enjoys spending time outdoors exploring with her dog, Barnes, and cuddling up with her three cats, Moe, Marvin and Chunky.

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.

Staying active in his field as a manuscript reviewer, Dr. John Farrelly has also chaired therapy groups, reviewed certification exams, instructed at Cornell University and, as a consultant, provided biostatistics services for veterinarians.

Although there are a number of tumors that are challenging to treat, Dr. Farrelly finds nasal tumors fascinating because they are surrounded by critical structures like the eyes and brain. In the past, treatment of these tumors often came with devastating side effects, but after watching and working with advances in technology, he is now able to provide more rewarding treatment plans for patients.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology-Radiation Oncology
• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Radiation Oncology, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Residency, Medical Oncology, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Master of Science, Biostatistics, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Bachelor of Arts, Classical Civilization, New York University, NY

Married to his high school sweetheart, Dr. Farrelly and his wife have four children. The family enjoys music and sports like skiing and snowboarding. When time allows, Dr. Farrelly sings in his church choir and plays the bagpipes. The four-legged members of the family include Rockefella, a loveable pup, and Jasper, the cat.

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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. Jeffrey Ganus is especially interested in cardiac and respiratory emergencies; metabolic and endocrine diseases; and immune-mediated diseases such as immune-mediated hemolytic anemia and immune-mediated thrombocytopenia.

• Internship, Cardiology, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, Tinton Falls, NJ
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Springfield, MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, London, England
• Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Albany

Dr. Ganus enjoys snowboarding, skiing, biking, tennis, hiking and hanging out in Central Park. Passionate about food and music, Dr. Ganus named his English bulldog, Monk, after the jazz pianist Thelonious Monk.

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.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Dr. Leeza Kao enjoys the wide variety of cases and unpredictable nature of emergency medicine. She is especially interested in performing procedures such as laceration repairs and feline urinary deobstructions.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Animal Specialty Group, San Diego, CA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA
• Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of California, Davis

A certified homebody, Dr. Kao enjoys relaxing with her veterinarian partner and their pets: a dog named Rowena, three frogs, two tortoises and a turtle.

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.

Before veterinary school, Dr. Jasmine Lee worked as a veterinary technician for several years and fell in love with emergency and critical care cases. She prides herself on providing excellent patient care and developing strong relationships with every client and patient. Her professional interests include trauma, fluids and electrolytes, toxins and postoperative care.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Small Animal Emergency & Critical Care, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. Lee has a cat named Tonks who has been with her since her third year of vet school.

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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. 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. Rachel Pak is a small animal medicine & surgery intern.

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

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. Stephanie Reabel finds anesthesia for emergent procedures and for patients with cardiovascular diseases the most gratifying to perform.

• Board Certified in Veterinary Anesthesia & Analgesia
• Residency, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital, Hollywood, FL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Guelph, ON, Canada
• Master of Science, Veterinary Parasitology, University of Guelph, ON, Canada
• Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph, ON, Canada

Dr. Reabel enjoys traveling, swimming, playing hockey, snowboarding and spending time with her dog, Bella, and two cats, Tila and Nacho.

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Dr. Tim Rocha is interested in all areas of medical oncology, particularly lymphoma.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Medical Oncology, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Internship, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station
• Bachelor of Arts, Harvard College, Cambridge, MA

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

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. 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. Sarah Stephan is a dedicated clinician with a particular passion for managing autoimmune diseases and helping dogs with intervertebral disc disease. She also enjoys teaching and explaining neurologic concepts to both veterinary students and pet owners.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Internship, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Auburn University, AL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus, NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Kentucky, Lexington
• Bachelor of Science, Biological Anthropology & Anatomy, Duke University, Durham, NC

When not working, Dr. Stephan enjoys hiking and art museums. She has two cats that make staying cozy at home another wonderful way to spend time.

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. Thao Vo enjoys the problem-solving involved in neurology and finding the solutions that work best for each patient. Dr. Vo is particularly interested in spinal surgeries for disc herniations and subarachnoid diverticula. She finds it gratifying to inform owners of all possible options for their pets’ care.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Internship, Neurology, Auburn University, AL
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Auburn University, AL
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Georgia State University, Atlanta

Dr. Vo enjoys painting, drawing, watching documentaries, running, and exploring New York City. Any day that Dr. Vo sees a pug in clothes (or any pug in general) is a great day!

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.

Dr. Lauren Wiley finds it gratifying to treat all forms of cardiomyopathies and to help guide pet owners through the stress of treating congestive heart failure. Her greatest joys are treating feline patients and performing interventional procedures.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
• Residency, Cardiology, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Internship, Cardiology, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, Smith College, Northampton, MA

Away from the hospital, Dr. Wiley enjoys swimming, yoga and horseback riding with Jordan, her Arabian Morgan mare. She admits to really loving cats, and even crotchets sweaters for her three: Billie Jean and Beanface are both Devon rex, and Oksana Baiul is a Cornish rex. Genny is her Portuguese water dog who goes everywhere with her.

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.