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Veterinarians
What is a Board-Certified Specialist?
Board-certified veterinary specialists have completed a bachelor of science degree, 4 years of veterinary medical school earning a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), a minimum of a one year internship or equivalent training, and 2-4 years of intensive residency training.
Then, to become a "Board Certified Specialist" (i.e., "Diplomate") in a veterinary specialty the veterinarian must finally pass a rigorous series of examinations.
Diane Dereszynski, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- B.S. - Animal Science - University of California, Davis
- D.v.M. - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Internship - VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
- Residency - Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Ithaca, NY
Clinical Interests - gastroenterology, liver disease, autoimmune disease
Publication -Clinical and clinicopathologic features of dogs that consumed foodborne hepatotoxic aflatoxins: 72 cases (2005-2006), JAVMA May 1, 2008
Dr. Dereszynski grew up in Southern California and obtained her DVM degree from the University of California, Davis, followed by an internship at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital and an internal medicine residency at Cornell University in New York. She worked as a staff internist at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital for two years after her residency. She appreciates the strong bond between people and their pets and likes the combination of diagnostic tests, patient care, and establishing long term relationships with clients that are part of internal medicine. In her spare time, Dr. Dereszynski enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her miniature poodle, Eddie.
Carmenn Woolley, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- B.S. - Biology - College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
- D.v.M. - Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- Internship - California Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
- Residency - Cornell University Hospital for Animals, Ithaca, NY
Clinical Interests - blood disorders, infectious diseases, and gastroenterology including upper GI endoscopy/colonoscopy as well as cystoscopy.
Publication - Review of Hyperparathyroidism (in press) Compendium; Textbook chapter - Dysphagia and Regurgitation in Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Ettinger and Feldman in press.
Leisure time activities for Dr. Woolley include tennis, swimming, dancing and spending time with her super cute Chihuahuas "Frodo" and "Martini".
Elisabeth Zenger, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Ph.D., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- D.V.M. - Texas A & M University
- Internship - Sacramento Animal Medical Group
- Residency - Texas A & M University
- M.S., Ph.D. - Molecular Biology - Texas A & M University
Clinical Interests - feline medicine, infectious diseases, immunology, oncology
In addition to her love of veterinary internal medicine, Dr. Zenger has a strong interest in furthering our understanding of diseases that affect animals. Following her residency and board certification, Dr. Zenger joined the faculty at Texas A & M for 1 year and then left to pursue a formal Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology. She has now returned to practice as the Medical Director of BAVS to devote her efforts to clinical medicine. She has received numerous awards and also lectures at national and international meetings in her areas of expertise.
Outside of BAVS, Dr. Zenger consults for drug development companies studying novel drugs for lymphoma and other diseases. Her hopes are that advances made in the study of these problems in man will directly benefit veterinary patients.
Erika Sox, D.V.M.
Practice Limited to Internal Medicine
- B.S. - Veterinary Science - University of California, Davis
- D.V.M. - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Internship - Veterinary Specialty Hospital, San Diego
- Residency - Cornell University, New York
Dr. Sox is a native Californian, born and raised in the Sacramento area. She graduated from the University of California, Davis where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science. In 2005, she graduated from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine with a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine.
Dr. Sox spent a year as a rotating intern at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Diego. She completed her small animal internal medicine residency at Cornell University. During her residency she performed research to investigate new ways of monitoring kidney function in feline patients.
Dr. Sox enjoys all areas of internal medicine and the challenges of diagnosing and managing complex disease processes. Having adopted a Yorkie with a portosystemic shunt during her internship, she has a particular interest in diagnosis and management of dogs born with this problem. She enjoys performing advanced non-invasive diagnostic procedures, such as endoscopy. Above all else, she loves her daily interactions with patients and their owners.
Dr. Sox is very excited to leave the cold New York winters behind and to be near her family again in Northern California. Outside of work, Dr. Sox likes to spend time with her cat and two dogs. She also loves doing crossword puzzles with her dad, swimming, dancing, shopping and being silly. As a devoted humanitarian and animal advocate, Dr. Sox has spent many years providing volunteer services for organizations that help animals in need and pets belonging to the homeless.
Cynthia Panek, D.V.M.
Internal Medicine Resident
- B.A. - Biology - College of Saint Benedict
- D.V.M. - University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN
Dr. Panek was born and raised in central Minnesota. She attended the College of Saint Benedict where she completed a B.A. in Biology and was accepted into veterinary school directly after completing her undergraduate work. Dr. Panek obtained her DVM from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine then moved to the East Bay and completed a one-year Rotating Small Animal Internship at the Bay Area Veterinary Specialists (BAVS), and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident at BAVS.
Dr. Panek is currently researching novel therapies for feline obstructive ureterolithiasis.
Outdoor activities, sports and live music are among the activities Dr. Panek enjoys when she isn't practicing veterinary medicine.
Graham Burns, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Radiology
- Residency - Cornell University, New York
- Internship - Angel Animal Medical Center, Boston
- D.V.M. - Kansas State University
- B.S. - Biology - Kenyon College Ohio
Dr. Burns grew up north of New York City. He obtained his doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from Kansas State University. After completing a small animal rotating internship in surgery and medicine at Angel Animal Medical Center in 2005, Dr. Burns completed his residency in veterinary radiology at Cornell University in 2008.
Dr. Burns has a special interest in ultrasound of the neck, thorax and abdomen as well as all cross sectional imaging i.e. CT and MRI modalities.
In his spare time Dr. Burns enjoys golfing, hiking and scuba diving.
Mark Matteucci, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Radiology
- D.V.M. - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Residency - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
Dr. Matteucci is a native of the Bay Area having been born and raised in El Cerrito. Upon finishing his residency, he returned to the Bay Area and has been the staff radiologist at BAVS since August 2000. Dr. Matteucci's special interests include ultrasound, cross-section imaging, and interventional radiology.
David Detweiler, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Radiology
Douglas A. Rohn, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- B.S. - Biology - Iowa State University
- D.V.M. - Iowa State University; recipient of the G.G. Graham Award for Outstanding Senior Student
- Internship - Kansas State University
- Combined Residency and Fellowship in Comparative Cardiovascular Physiology - Texas A&M University Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Department of Physiology, and The Texas Heart Institute.
Clinical Interests - cardiovascular and lymphatic diseases, thoracic surgery, critical care.
Dr. Rohn is a founding member and the Managing Partner of Bay Area Veterinary Specialists and its multidisciplinary approach to medicine. He is the author of several scientific and medical publications as well as two book chapters. Despite his research training, Dr. Rohn has chosen to focus his career on the practice of veterinary surgery combining the critical evaluation of medical science with its application for the treatment of disease. In addition to his clinical duties, he is frequently invited to speak at veterinary conferences and has served as a consultant for biotech companies. When not working, Dr. Rohn enjoys adventurous outdoor activities.
Dean Filipowicz, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- B.S. - Mechanical Engineering - University of Pennsylvania - 1993
- B.A. - Economics - University of Pennsylvania - 1993
- D.V.M. - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine - 2004
- Internship - Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
- Residency - Small Animal Surgery - Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine - 2008
- M.S. - Veterinary Science - Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine - 2008
- Certification - Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - 2009
Clinical Interests - fracture management, trauma, skin and reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive surgery.
Born and raised in Severna Park, outside Annapolis, Maryland, Dean received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. After college he traded gold, silver, and oil options for several years in New York. After a few years working several veterinary-related jobs in Cambridge, MA, Dean moved to Davis, CA to complete his D.V.M. degree. Immediately after veterinary school, he moved back to the east coast for a rotating internship in medicine and surgery at the veterinary school in Virginia. Dean stayed at Virginia where he completed a residency in small animal surgery and received his M.A. in veterinary sciences. Dean entered the American College of Veterinary Surgeons as a diplomate in 2009.
Dean is published in several veterinary journals and has co-authored book chapters. His research primarily investigates a novel type of orthopedic fixation. Dean's special interests include fracture management, trauma, skin and reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive surgery.
When not at work, Dean can be found enjoying all outdoor physical activities.
Gregory Marsolais, D.V.M., M.S.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons
- B.S. - Animal Science - California Polytechnic State University
- M.S. - Veterinary Clinical Sciences
- D.V.M. - Iowa State University
- Internship - Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, Florida
- Residency -University of Illinois
Dr. Gregory S. Marsolais graduated from the California Polytechnic State University in 1998 where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. In 2002, he graduated from Iowa State University with dual degrees of Master of Sciences in Veterinary Clinical Sciences and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. The title of his master's thesis was Developement of Canine Aquatic Rehabilitation.
Dr. Marsolais spent a year as a rotating intern at the Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Florida. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Illinois. During his residency he completed research in canine rehabilitation, while developing skills in orthopedic, neurologic, and soft tissue surgery. His clinical interests include spinal fracture repair, arthroscopy, and general soft tissue surgery.
July of 2006, Dr. Marsolais co-founded Veterinary Surgical Centers of the Delta.
In his spare time, Dr. Marsolais enjoys training for and completing marathons, travel, and SCUBA diving. He is accompanied by one cat Diz (which is short for Dizzy she has a vestibular disorder).
P. Filippo Adamo, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate European College of Veterinary Neurology
- D.V.M. University of Pisa, Italy
Prior to joining BAVS Dr. Adamo served 5 years as Clinical Assistant Professor in Neurology at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Adamo was born and raised in Rome, Italy. He obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Pisa, Italy in 1986, and has been a Board Certified Neurologist since 1997.
From 1992 to 2001 he was Director and Chief of Neurology at the Veterinary Referral Center in Rome, Italy. He has lectured and published extensively in the United States and Europe. His main areas of interest are brain and cervical spinal surgery.
When not spending time with his son and their dog Pancio, Dr. Adamo enjoys sailing, dancing and playing Brazilian rhythm music.
Cecile Siedlecki, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology)
- D.V.M. - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Graduated #1 in her class
- Residency - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Numerous awards received during her residency
- BAVS Staff - 1999
Dr. Siedlecki received her B.S. in Chemistry and worked as a classically trained chemist in the aerospace industry before returning to school to pursue her life long dream of becoming a veterinarian, combining both science with the human-animal bond.
Dr. Siedlecki understands the worry and concerns that her pet owners have and spends the time necessary to explain their pet's disease and treatment options. She is passionate about treating lymphoma, as it is a disease responsive to chemotherapy. She takes great joy in providing all of her chemotherapy patients with a high quality of life. Dr. Siedlecki finds oncology, the study of cancer, extremely rewarding because of the rapport that develops between her clients and herself over a course of treatment.
Maryssa Chiarello, V.M.D.
Oncology Resident
- B.A. - Chemistry - New York University
- V.M.D. - University of Pennsylvania
- Internship - Purdue University
Maryssa grew up on the east coast, in New York and North Carolina. She returned to New York and graduated with a B.A. in Chemistry from New York University. Her VMD comes from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated with honors. She completed her internship at Purdue University before making her move to the west coast as is currently a Resident in Oncology at BAVS.
When not working, Maryssa enjoys theater, playing the piano, and playing with her dogs, "Bakka" and "Huber".
Sharon Deffebach, R.T.R., R.T.T.
Certified Radiologic Technologist & Radiation Therapist
Sharon received her diagnostic and therapeutic training at Stanford University Medical Center. She is Board Certified in both entities. Sharon also has a B.S. in Health Services Administration and is a Dosimetrist (preparing and planning 3-dimensional radiation therapy treatment) practicing locally at a human facility.
Nhat Vu, R.T.T
Certified Radiation Therapist
Nhat graduated from the Foothill College Radiation Therapist program in 1980. He worked at the Stanford University Hospital from 1980 to 2000. He has been a Dosimetrist since 1998.
Neal Mauldin, D.V.M.
Diplomate ACVIM (Internal Medicine and Oncology) and ACVR (Radiation Therapy), providing remote RT planning
- D.V.M - Texas A&M University - 1984
- Internship - Animal Medical Centre, New York City
- Residency Medical Oncology - Animal Medical Centre, New York City
Dr. Neal Mauldin completed his Veterinary degree at Texas A&M University in 1984. He subsequently completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery, followed by a residency in medical oncology at the Animal Medical Centre (AMC) in New York City. Additionally, Dr. Mauldin completed a fellowship in radiation oncology jointly sponsored by the AMC and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, also in New York. Dr. Mauldin joined the staff of the Donaldson-Atwood Cancer Clinic of the AMC following the completion of his training in 1987, and served as the director of the radiation therapy program. He served as the head of the Donaldson-Atwood Cancer Clinic from 1992 until 1998, when he joined the faculty of Louisiana State University. Dr. Mauldin achieved board certification in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine specialty of internal medicine in 1988, followed in 1989 by board certification in the ACVIM specialty of medical oncology. In 1994, Dr. Mauldin was board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology in the specialty of radiation oncology, the first year board certification was offered for this veterinary subspecialty. In 1998, Dr. Mauldin joined the faculty of Louisiana State University, where he served as the section head of diagnostic and therapeutic radiology and the director of the molecular oncology laboratory. Dr. Mauldin joined the Western Veterinary Specialist Centre in 2006.
Dr. Mauldin has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters pertaining to the specialty of veterinary oncology. He has presented invited scientific abstracts at over 40 national and international meetings. Dr. Mauldin has served on the residency training and examination committees for the specialties of medical and radiation oncology, and is a past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society.
Dr. Mauldin has performed radiation therapy treatment plans for BAVS since 2003.
Carlo Vitale, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Dermatology
- D.V.M. - Mississippi State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Graduated with honors and received Dean's Outstanding Achievement Award
- Internship - Angell Memorial Animal Hospital
- Residency Dermatology - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Board Certified in Veterinary Dermatology
- Clinical Instructor / Lecturer, University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical Interests - Histocytic Diseases
Dr. Vitale graduated with honors and received the Dean's Outstanding Achievement Award in veterinary school. He has lectured and published extensively since leaving the University in 1997.
Richard Kienle, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)
- D.V.M. - Texas A&M 1990
- Residency - University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
- Board Certified in Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology
Dr. Richard Kienle, in addition to routine cardiology services like electrocardiography and echocardiography, offers pacemaker implantation, Holter monitoring and other interventional procedures. Dr. Kienle also enjoys playing bass, riding horses and dirt bikes.
Betsey Carpenter, D.C., C.A.C.
- B.S. - Biology - University of Colorado
- American Veterinary College of Veterinary Chiropractic Association Degree
With over 20 years of experience as a chiropractor for humans, Dr. Carpenter extended her talent into treating small and large animals in 2002. She currently works throughout the Bay Area treating small animals and horses. Dr. Carpenter graduated from Options for Animals, an American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (A.V.C.A.) accredited school. She also treats exotic animals as a volunteer at the Oakland Zoo.
Dr. Carpenter's educational background includes a Bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Colorado and Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer West College of Chiropractic. She is currently enrolled in the Advanced Program at Options for Animals, which is a 3 to 5 year program.
Dr. Carpenter employs a variety of chiropractic techniques in her treatment of animals. She lives in Alameda and shares her home with five animals.
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