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. 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.

Dr. Francesca DiFroscia is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She 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.

• 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, Ney 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. 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. 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. Kristin Heft's clinical interests include endocrinology, immune-mediated disease and diseases of the urinary tract. She particularly enjoys integrating minimally invasive procedures, interventional endoscopy 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. Heft'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. Valentin Janvier particularly enjoys advanced cross-sectional imaging, especially neuro-imaging.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
• Residency, Radiology, Cornell University, Ithaca NY
• Internship, Equine Medicine & Surgery, University of Montréal, Canada
• Doctor in Veterinary Medicine, University of Liège, Belgium
• Bachelor of Veterinary Science, University of Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Dr. Janvier loves sports, traveling and good food. He has a talkative Siamese mixed breed cat who has lived with him in four different countries.

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. Sara Lefman’s particular clinical interests include treatment of sepsis, toxins and electrolyte disorders.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care
• Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, Animal Medical Center, New York City
• Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, The Ohio State University, Columbus
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
• Bachelor of Science, Pre-veterinary and Animal Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Dr. Lefman enjoys distance running, exploring New York City, and hiking with her Rhodesian ridgeback Nola. She also has two cats, Sparta and Simon.

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

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. 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. 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.

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. Sayre Sundberg is a small animal medicine & surgery intern. She is most interested in emergency medicine, specifically electrolyte imbalances, toxicology and cardiology.

• Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, University of Edinburgh, UK
• Bachelor of Art, Art History, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT

Dr. Sundberg enjoys contemporary art, playing piano, skydiving and lounging with her two native New York felines, Rioja and Semicolon.

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.

• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
• 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. Lauren Wiley says that she was born wanting to be a veterinarian but confirmed that decision at the age of 11 when she witnessed her miniature horse’s C-section. Her fascination for cardiology came when her first Portuguese water dog had a litter of puppies, five of whom didn’t survive because of a cardiomyopathy. She’s a huge fan of pacemakers, especially with paroxysmal complete atrioventricular blocks in cats, because they provide one of the few cardiac cures. Additionally, Dr. Wiley finds it gratifying to treat all forms of cardiomyopathies and to help guide pet owners through the stress of treating congestive heart failure. Two of her most recent research projects include a pathology study on the anatomy of the feline tricuspid valve and the use of isosorbide for the treatment of congestive heart failure.

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

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.

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.