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. 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. Ally Yi Chen likes treating trauma and sepsis cases, along with electrolyte and endocrine disorders. Abdominal and thoracic trauma ultrasounds are also a particular interest.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, California Veterinary Specialist, Murrieta
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
• Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Some of Dr. Chen’s favorite pastimes include swimming, climbing, baking, reading and going to shows or museums. She has a dog named Schmitty.

Dr. Katherine Crook enjoys the challenge and puzzle of localizing a lesion. During her residency, she received extensive training in spinal and brain surgeries, and these procedures remain her particular favorites.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
• Residency, Neurology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Neurology, VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Shelton, CT
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Darien Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center, Norwalk, CT
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville
• Bachelor of Science, Biology and German, Sewanee: The University of the South, Sewanee, TN

With a Swedish husband, Dr. Crook enjoys traveling across the Atlantic and speaking fluent German. An avid runner, she has trained for and completed many half marathons. The couple has a cat named Jesper Fredrick.

Dr. Meredith Daly has conducted clinical research involving glycemic control in critically ill animals.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency and Critical Care, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Dr. John Farrelly stays active in his field as a professional journal editor and manuscript reviewer. He has 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 he has been able to watch and work with advances in technology, allowing for more rewarding treatment of these 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, NYC
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, NYC
• 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, NYC

Married to his high school sweetheart, Dr. Farrelly and his wife have four children. The family enjoys sports, like skiing and snowboarding, and music. When time allows, Dr. Farrelly even plays the bagpipes. The four-legged members of the family include Kissy Murphy, a fun-loving mutt and Jasper, the cat, who runs the house.

Dr. Philip Fico’s particular clinical interests include electrolyte derangements and treating sepsis and polytrauma cases.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group, Brooklyn NY
• Clinical Rotation, University of Georgia, Athens
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Fordham University, Bronx NY

Dr. Fico is an amateur illustrator and Muay Thai fighter. He and his wife have a cat named Ruby.

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. 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. Greenberg has a special interest in surgical oncology and reconstructive surgery. His orthopedic interests include fracture repair with internal fixation and cranial cruciate ligament stabilization techniques.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Master of Science, Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston TX
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
• Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, Ithaca NY

Dr. Greenberg is an active volunteer with the NYC Medical Reserve Corps. He can also be found hiking, sea kayaking, running, skiing and cooking.

Dr. Lisa Hann enjoys all aspects of the often complex nature of internal medicine, but she is especially interested in respiratory diseases (nasal and lower airway), blood and immune disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies

Dr. Hann enjoys yoga, hiking, and good food and wine. She lives with her husband, two rambunctious cats Frankie and Penne Pasta, and a gloriously fluffy chow chow named Bilbo Baggins.

• Internship, Diagnostic Imaging, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York City
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, West Lafayette IN
• Bachelor of Science, Commerce in Marketing and Biology, Santa Clara University, CA

Dr. Jennie Kim is a small animal medicine and surgery intern. Her particular interests include neurologic and endocrine diseases.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
• Bachelor of Science, Physiology and Neuroscience, University of California, San Diego

Dr. Kim’s favorite pastimes include running, working out and cooking Korean food. She has a yorkie who loves going to the park and beach.

Dr. Amanda LaPorte enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Oradell Animal Hospital, Paramus NJ
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
• Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus

Dr. LaPorte spends time with friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, and relaxing with Joe, her coonhound.

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.

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. Kristin Manning's clinical interests include endocrinology, immune-mediated disease and diseases of the urinary tract. She particularly enjoys integrating minimally invasive procedures, interventional endocscopy and stem cell therapy whenever possible.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Internal Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
• Bachelor of Science, Biology and Natural Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins

Dr. Manning's favorite pastimes include hiking, biking, photography and spending time with her daughter and husband, who is a veterinary ICU technician. The family’s pets include cats, ferrets, red-eared sliders and Dorra the yellow lab.

Dr. Rebecca Meltzer is a doctor in our emergency service. She particularly enjoys treating feline obstructions.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN
• Bachelor of Arts, Medicine, Health and Society, Vanderbilt University, Nashville TN

Dr. Meltzer loves eating out and trying new or exotic dishes. She also likes hiking and spending time outdoors, but her favorite pastime is snuggling on the couch with her cat Charlie. She also has a Russian tortoise, Sputnik.

As an emergency clinician, Dr. Jonathan Munoz’s particular interests include gastroenteropathy, endocrine diseases and unblocking cats with urethral obstructions.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY

Dr. Munoz enjoys walking his dog, traveling, bowling, going to the beach, watching movies and spending time with his family and friends.

In addition to her clinical research, Dr. Olivia Nathanson’s interests include endocrinology, gastroenterology and feline medicine.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, ASPCA Animal Hospital, New York NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson NY

Dr. Nathanson enjoys yoga, running, vegan cooking and live music. She has one adorable cat named Ramona.

Dr. Nicole Pacifico loves all of internal medicine, but has a particular interest in the treatment of gastrointestinal disease.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames
• Residency, Small Animal Internal Medicine, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University, St. Kitts & Nevis, West Indies
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Pennsylvania State University, State College

Dr. Pacifico spends most of her time with friends and family, including her dog Romney. She also enjoys traveling, loves spending time at the beach and is an avid runner.

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. Pooja Rathore enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology, DePauw University, Greencastle IN

Dr. Pooja Rathore has volunteered on Native American reservations in Arizona and New Mexico; worked with thoroughbred racehorses in India; and worked in Sri Lanka with the Millennium Elephant Foundation. She is passionate about dancing and enjoys horseback riding.

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

• 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.

Dr. Tim Rocha is the medical director of our New York Midtown hospital. He has been named by New York Magazine one of New York City’s best veterinary specialists. While in residency training, he received the Connie Leifer Memorial Award for his research in cancer in dogs.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
• Residency, Medical Oncology, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Internship, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• 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.

As an emergency clinician, Dr. Sarah Schiff’s particular interests include unblocking cats with urethral obstructions and performing laceration repairs. She also enjoys soft tissue surgery and oncology cases.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, VCA Norwalk and Shoreline, CT
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton MA
• Bachelor of Arts, Biochemistry, Smith College, Northampton MA

Some of Dr. Schiff’s favorite pastimes include travel, playing volleyball and cake decorating. She has a yellow lab named Evvie.

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

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency 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. 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. Sarah Stephan is a dedicated clinician, and her interests include 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.

• 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, 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. 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. Crystal Sunlight provides advanced surgical care for pets. Her special interests in veterinary surgery include minimally invasive surgery, surgical oncology and trauma and fracture repair.

• Residency, Small Animal Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York NY
• Internship, Small Animal Surgery, Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San Diego CA
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Seattle Veterinary Specialists, Kirkland WA
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman
• Bachelor of Science, Physiology, University of Washington, Seattle

Outside of work, Dr. Sunlight enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family and pets.

Dr. Jesse Tong finds diagnostic imaging and wound closures the most gratifying to perform.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, New York City, NY
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, CAN
• Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Alberta CAN

Dr. Tong grew up in Hong Kong and Vancouver, Canada. He enjoys soccer, water sports, motorsports, hiking, backpacking, skiing, traveling, and reading. Dr. Tong currently doesn’t have any pets, but he plans to adopt a dog from a shelter soon.

Dr. Miranda Urielle is a doctor on our emergency medicine team. Her particular interests include endocrine diseases, auto-immune diseases and trauma.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Iowa State University, Ames
• Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Rochester, NY
• Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of Rochester, NY

Dr. Urielle’s favorite pastimes include travel, reading and playing piano. She has a shih tzu named Lily and a cat named Lionel.

After working as a primary care veterinarian in both the U.S. and the U.K. and completing an internship, Dr. Harry Weatherson is an emergency and critical care resident. His particular clinical interests include trauma and toxicities.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Member, Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England

Dr. Weatherson has volunteered his veterinary skills at an outreach clinic in Botswana. He enjoys socializing with friends, traveling and exploring NYC. He has an adopted dog named Maximus.

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.

Dr. Betsy Wong is an intern in our neurology and neurosurgery service. She is particularly interested in seizure management and pharmacokinetics of anti-seizure medications.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, New York City
• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, England
• Associate of Science, Veterinary Technology, State University of New York, Delhi
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY

Dr. Wong is an escape room genius, a crochet beginner and a quokka lover. She also enjoys spending time with family.

Dr. Adam Yoskowitz sees diagnostic imaging as puzzle solving, communication, case discussion, collaboration and complex imaging technology. He particularly enjoys diagnostic ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, University of Delaware, Newark

Dr. Yoskowitz shares his time away from work with Tooey, his calico domestic medium-haired cat.

Dr. Sarah Zelinski volunteered with Veterinarians Without Borders on their Goat Pass-On project in Uganda where she taught single mothers and widows how to raise goats to help them support their families.

• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, New York
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
• Bachelor of Science, Biology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada

Dr. Zelinski enjoys camping, hiking and yoga, and on free evenings, she can be found at a local concert or sampling craft beer at a neighborhood pub. Monty is her French bulldog.

Rosemary says she “sort of fell into” the field of oncology 15 years ago and found a calling to help pets defeat cancer. She is particularly interested in radiation therapy and loves using the linear accelerator. Rosemary enjoys reading, traveling, and her quirky pets, Chester Cheeto Lay and Swizzle Stix.