Medical Director
BSc, DVM
I have slowly and surely made it from the east coast to the west coast! Originally from Philadelphia, my educational pursuits took me to the Midwest, where my amazing wife, Nuala (a Canadian!), and I have lived for the better of the last two decades. When relocating to Vancouver, we brought our two current fur babies, Lemmy and Marcel – a 3-year-old long-haired big guy and a 1-year-old "baby boy." Rest assured, I also love dogs and hope to acquire a new pup soon!
I have a special interest in internal medicine. I truly enjoy diagnosing and managing challenging cases, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal and renal disease. I have advanced training in ultrasonography and gastrointestinal endoscopy. I am directing more attention to general and geriatric patients' pain management and cognitive issues. Continuing to broaden my knowledge and skills is extremely important to me as a veterinarian, and I strongly believe that education, communication, and early interventions are the cornerstone of keeping pets healthy and happy.
I have a strong love of all Philly sports. I am also an avid fantasy football "player" and a supporter of Tottenham Hotspurs' soccer. I enjoy reading, watching movies at home, and eating great food with my wife. We look forward to eating, biking and hiking our way around our new home in Vancouver.
