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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.
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
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.
Carmenn Schaefer, D.V.M.
- D.V.M. - Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
- B.S. Biology - College of St. Elizabeth, Morristown, NJ
- 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
Leisure time activities for Dr. Schaefer include tennis, swimming, dancing and spending time with her super cute long hair Chihuahua "Frodo"
Mark Matteucci, D.V.M.
D.V.M., Diplomate American College of Radiology
- D.V.M. - University of California, Davis
- 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.
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 ? Iowa State University
- 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 ?Development 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.
In 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).
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.
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
- Graduated #1 in her class
- Residency - University of California, Davis
- Numerous awards received during her residency
- BAVS Staff - 1999
Dr. Siedlecki received her BS 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.
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
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
- Board Certified in Veterinary Dermatology
- Clinical Instructor / Lecturer, University of California, Davis
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
- 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.
Michael J Gleason, D.C
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Kevin R. Allen, D.V.M.
Margaret Dale, D.V.M.
B.S.- California State University, East Bay, summa cum laude 2000
M.S. - University of California, Davis 2005
D.V.M. - University of California Davis, 2nd in class, 2006
Dr. Dale spent ten years working as a veterinary technician while completing her undergraduate studies. Five of those years were spent working here at the Bay Area Veterinary Emergency Clinic.
In veterinary school, Dr. Dale took extra courses in nutrition and emergency medicine, covering both small animal and equine topics. During veterinary school she also completed a master's degree in comparative pathology, studying the interactions of bacteria and respiratory epithelium as they relate to the progression of cystic fibrosis. Dr. Dale was invited to join Phi Zeta, the veterinary honor society, and received an award for nutrition.
During veterinary school Dr. Dale rescued a pug. The pug is named Faith and has helped Dr. Dale see how wonderful pugs are. Because of this, Dr. Dale made deals with other students and called dibs to have as many smoosh-faced patients as possible. Dr. Dale gets very excited when she has the opportunity to help a pug or its relatives (French Bulldogs, Boston Terriers, Brussels Griffons....).
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Dale spent one year working at a small animal day practice in Arizona. Finding the climate to be too hot, and wanting to practice emergency medicine, Dr. Dale returned to BAVS to work as an emergency doctor. Dr. Dale shares her home with her beloved pug, a beagle cross, a golden retriever, and a grumpy cat.
Kimberly Hays, D.V.M.
Mike Jones, D.V.M.
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D.V.M. - University of California, Davis 1999
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B.S. - Loyola University of Los Angeles, Biology 1973
Dr. Jones is originally from Southern California. He spent 9 years working with Ventura County, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks Emergency Clinics and general practices. For the past 19 years Dr. Jones has worked in Emergency Clinics in Solano and Contra Costa County, plus general practices in Vacaville and Napa, California.
Leisure time is spent bicycling, gardening, time with family and occasionally going camping and fishing.
Tane McKee, D.V.M.
While studying Animal Science at the University of Illinois, Dr. McKee worked in a Dairy Biochemistry laboratory. There she did polyacrylamide electrophoresis, prepared tissue samples for electron microscopy, and performed radioisotope labeling.
In veterinary school, she worked in the Immunology Laboratory at K-Sate. She again ran various electrophoresis equipment, performed Coomb's and ANA testing.
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. McKee first practiced in a very busy, multi-doctor practice outside of Chicago. It was "Trial by Fire" for a new graduate. There the doctors rotated Emergency duty. Then she practiced again in a multi-doctor practice in a Detroit suburb. She worked with the Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society on animal abuse cases. She also helps educate the employees of a pet store chain regarding nutrition and establishing basic puppy/kitten wellness programs.
Dr. McKee has mostly done independent contract work since moving to the Bay Area in the autumn of 1996. This allowed flexibility with her schedule to enjoy the beauty of California. However, she would focus on being permanent-part-time for the most part in order to establish rapport with the clients and patients, and also to have continuity with medical cases.
Her special interests in veterinary medicine include emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, and pocket pet medicine.
Dr.McKee's interests outside of work include: hiking, terriers, cross country skiing, cooking/baking, nature photography, spending time friends, her 3 dogs and cat, and playing 3 musical instruments.
Kathy Andres, D.V.M.
Oncology Resident
Jonathan Ball, D.V.M.
Intern
- B.A. Psychology with a concentration in Neural and Behavioral Sciences - Haverford College, PA
- D.V.M. - Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Ball was born and raised in Ramapo, New York. He attended Haverford College where he received a BA in Psychology with a concentration in neural and behavioral sciences. After college he spent time as an intern at the Wolf Education and Research Center in Idaho and as a research assistant in the Kreek Laboratory for the Biology of Addictive Diseases at Rockefeller University in New York City. He received his DVM from Tufts University in Massachusetts. His interests include small animal emergency and wildlife medicine.
When not at work he enjoys backpacking, playing soccer and exploring the Bay Area.
Amber Hopkins, D.V.M.
Intern
Cynthia Panek, D.V.M.
Intern
- B.S. Biology, College of Saint Benedict
- D.V.M. - University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN
Amy Parker, D.V.M.
Intern
- B.S. Biology, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- D.V.M. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine - Clinical Year at the University of Tennesse
Dr. Parker was born and raised in southern Louisiana. She received a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Following graduation, she spent one year tracking Gorillas around the rain forests of Congo, Africa, assisting an ongoing Gorilla research project. Realizing she was more interested in medicine than research, she returned to the United States and worked as an assistant in various private small animal hospitals. She received her DVM in 2006 from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in the Caribbean and attended the University of Tennesse Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Honors in veterinary school include Presidents list one semester, Deans list multiple semesters, Surgery team award and graduation with Honors. Special interests include Surgery, Neurology and Radiology.
Leisure time activities for Dr. Parker include spending time outdoors doing just about anything, traveling to various U.S. cities to visit friends and family, and spending time with her three Caribbean cats.
Ken Scheider, D.V.M.
Intern
- B.S. Animal Science, University of Massachusetts-Amherst
- D.V.M. Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts
Dr. Scheider grew up in northern New Jersey and graduated from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a BS in animal science. While at the Univ of Mass. he was captain of the track team and holds the school record for indoor and outdoor pole vault. Dr. Scheider received his DVM from Ross University in St. Kitts, West Indies. After completing his internship at BAVS, he plans on pursuing board certification in small animal surgery.
When not working he enjoys fishing, baseball, football and spending time with his two dogs, Tiki and Lafonda.
Mary Ware, D.V.M.
Intern
- B.A. American College of Switzerland, International Relations - Political Science
- D.V.M. Western University of Health Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Ware grew up in both Europe and the United States, specifically England, Switzerland and Massachusetts. After moving to the west coast she began to fulfill her dream of becoming a veterinarian by attending UC Davis for her undergraduate veterinary studies. Dr. Ware received her DVM as a charter member of the 2007 class at Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Ware graduated with honors, is a member of Phi Zeta and was on the Dean's list for several semesters. While in school she was active in starting up and being a member of numerous clubs including the International Veterinary Student Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners and the Wildlife Club.
Dr. Ware enjoys riding horses, her animals and keeping track of the "hockey team" (her six nephews).
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