Our vets.

Sarah Camp

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On The Job

Dr. Sarah Camp particularly enjoys stabilizing and caring for patients in critical condition.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Sandy Springs GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta
Off Duty

Dr. Camp grew up in Atlanta and loves spending time in the city with her husband and dog. She also likes traveling to new places.

Lena Cordell

DVM
On The Job

Dr. Lena Cordell is passionate about all aspects of emergency medicine, particularly toxicities and trauma.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Sandy Springs, GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University, AL
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, Auburn University, AL
Off Duty

Dr. Cordell enjoys playing music, hiking, watching sports and spending time with her cat, Donatella.

Samantha Davis

DVM

Critical Care
On The Job

Dr. Samantha Davis’ interests include trauma, feline emergencies, endocrine diseases and nutrition.

Education
  • Residency, Emergency & Critical Care, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Sandy Springs, GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus
  • Bachelor of Arts, Clinical Psychology, College of New Jersey, Ewing
Off Duty

Some of Dr. Davis’ favorite pastimes include yoga, travel, hiking and cooking. She has a dog, Eli, and cats, Batley and Chester.

Andrew Eitzer

MS, DVM
Board Certified in Veterinary Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging
On The Job

Dr. Andrew Eitzer is interested in multiphase CT angiography for abdominal and thoracic vascular anomalies, parathyroid gland ethanol ablation to treat primary hyperparathyroidism and abdominal ultrasound to identify intraluminal foreign bodies.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology
  • Residency, Diagnostic Imaging, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Internship, Diagnostic Imaging, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, North Grafton, MA
  • Master of Science, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Syracuse University, NY
Off Duty

Dr. Eitzer enjoys playing soccer and basketball, trying new beers, going to the movie theater and reading. His immediate family includes his fiancée and their two cats, Mimosa and Zinfandel.

Brolin Evans

DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
Board Certified in Veterinary Oncology

Oncology
On The Job

Dr. Brolin Evans was drawn to field of oncology after having several close family members battle cancer. He knows this is a difficult time for pet families and has lost two of his own dogs to cancer in recent years. While cancer in our pets is not generally curative, we are often able to give them a good quality of life and extend this as long as possible. Personalized medicine is becoming more commonplace in both human and veterinary medicine. Dr. Evans provides this approach by evaluating each patient and cancer on an individual basis. He is excited about the field of comparative oncology and its benefits to both veterinary and human cancer patients.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
  • Residency, Oncology, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
  • Internship, Oncology Clinical Trials Research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, Starkville
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology & Latin, Mercer University, Macon, GA
Off Duty

Dr. Evans loves playing the piano and singing at church, as well as cooking and keeping reef aquariums. He enjoys spending time with his wife, twins and dog (Munchkin).

Jessica Forbes

DVM
Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Atlanta, GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal and Veterinary Science, Clemson University, SC
Off Duty

Happiest outdoors, Dr. Forbes likes hiking, camping, skydiving or reading in a hammock. She’s also passionate about ultimate Frisbee and traveling. She has a red heeler dog named Ruby.

Courtney Hughes

DVM
On The Job

Dr. Courtney Hughes enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine, particularly the variety of cases. She finds it fulfilling to be there for pets and their families during a critical time of need.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Atlanta, GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing
  • Bachelor of Science, Zoology, Michigan State University, East Lansing
Off Duty

Dr. Hughes enjoys traveling and experiencing new places and activities with friends and family.

Jessica Johnson

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On The Job

Dr. Jessica Johnson is dedicated to providing remarkable pet care. Her clinical interests include treating heart failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, anemia and intervertebral disc disease.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville TN
Off Duty

Dr. Johnson enjoys mystery novels, skating and hiking. She also likes going to church with her husband and reading her bible.

Meghan Lewis

DVM

Emergency Medicine
Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, University of Georgia, Athens

Abigail Lockwood

DVM, MS, DACVS-SA
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery-Small Animal

Surgery
On The Job

Dr. Abigail Lockwood’s clinical interests are varied, and she likes having the opportunity to move from fixing a fracture to removing a cancerous mass to decompressing a spinal cord.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
  • Residency, Surgery, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
  • Master of Science, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana
  • Internship, Surgery, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists, Houston TX
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Auburn University, AL
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Bowdoin College, Brunswick ME
Off Duty

Dr. Lockwood likes to ski, play soccer and tennis, scuba dive and travel. She has two very short mutts named Rabbit and Riley, as well as a Siamese mix named Remi.

Kristen Maxwell

DVM
On The Job

Dr. Kristen Maxwell enjoys all aspects of emergency medicine and finds stabilizing emergent cases like heatstroke, gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), hemoabdomen, sepsis and traumatic brain injury especially gratifying.

Education
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Specialty + Emergency Pet Hospital, Sandy Springs, GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Off Duty

Dr. Maxwell has four pets: a dog (Gracie), a cat (Catniss), a blue-tongue skink (Sheldon), and a crested gecko (Curtis). She enjoys hiking, mountain biking, playing hockey and trying new foods and restaurants.

Alex Sigmund

DVM, DACVO
Board Certified in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology
On The Job

Dr. Alex Sigmund is particularly interested in good communication with his clients about their pet’s diagnosis. Within ophthalmology, Dr. Sigmund enjoys performing cataract surgery and eyelid procedures. He can often be found on the exam room floor playing around with his patients to help them feel at ease.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
  • Residency, Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Internship, Comparative Veterinary Ophthalmology, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Tampa, FL
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens
  • Bachelor of Science, Agriculture, University of Georgia, Athens
Off Duty

Dr. Sigmund enjoys visiting Piedmont Park with his partner, collecting rare house plants and cuddling his noodle-like Ragdoll cat, King Louie.

Publications & Articles

Kelsey Smith

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On The Job

Dr. Kelsey Smith is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians. She is passionate about emergency medicine and especially interested in performing C-sections, as well as stabilizing trauma patients.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Off Duty

Dr. Smith loves spending time with her Catahoula mix, Leo. Her hobbies include traveling, DIY projects, baking, gardening and outdoor activities.

Rachel Tulipan

DVM, DACVS-SA
Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery-Small Animal

Surgery
On The Job

Dr. Rachel Tulipan has a particular interest in portosystemic shunts, patent ductus arteriosus and wounds.

Education
  • Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons-Small Animal
  • Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Sandy Springs GA
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee College, Knoxville
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Washington State University, St. Louis
Off Duty

Dr. Tulipan enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, hiking, running, riding her two horses and spending time with her pets: Mickey, a mixed breed dog and cat Huey.

Bailey Wright

DVM

Emergency Medicine
On The Job

Dr. Bailey Wright is part of our emergency medicine training program for clinicians. She finds stabilizing critical patients and wound repair the most gratifying.

Education
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan
  • Bachelor of Science, Biology, Kansas State University, Manhattan
Off Duty

Dr. Wright enjoys traveling, discovering the best coffee shops, reading, exploring the outdoors and staying active. She and her husband are huge sports fans and enjoy cheering for their favorite teams.