What is the primary approach to veterinary care at Pasternak Veterinary Center?

Pasternak Veterinary Center practices integrative medicine, which combines both holistic and Western therapies. This approach focuses on the patient's overall well-being, considering their environment and disease patterns, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan using a variety of healing methods.

What specialized treatments are available at Pasternak Veterinary Center?

The center offers a range of specialized treatments including acupuncture, peptide therapy for pets, immunotherapy, ozone treatment, and fecal transplants. They also provide digital radiology for accurate diagnostic imaging.

What types of surgical procedures does Pasternak Veterinary Center perform?

Pasternak Veterinary Center performs general, emergency, and orthopedic surgeries. Specific procedures include spleen removals, mass or growth removals, anal gland packing or removal, foreign object removal, and most cancer surgeries.

What are Dr. Henry Pasternak's areas of special interest and credentials?

Dr. Henry Pasternak, a D.V.M. and C.V.A., has practiced integrative medicine since 2003 with over 34 years of experience. He is certified in veterinary acupuncture and is USDA/APHIS certified. His special interests include treating various types of cancers, infections, skin infections, certain eye issues, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and autoimmune diseases.

What are Dr. Jesse Pasternak's professional interests?

Dr. Jesse Pasternak provides individualized care with an emphasis on both Western and integrative medicine. His special interests include dermatology, preventive care, and integrating alternative therapies such as acupuncture alongside conventional treatment approaches. He plans to pursue advanced training in integrative veterinary medicine.

Pasternak Veterinary Center

Pasternak Veterinary Center is a general practice practice in Los Angeles, CA.

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About

Pasternak Veterinary Center specializes in integrative medicine, offering a blend of holistic and Western therapies for pets. Services include acupuncture, peptide therapy, immunotherapy, ozone treatment, and herbal medicine, alongside general, emergency, and orthopedic surgery, digital radiology, dentistry, and fecal transplants. Dr. Henry Pasternak, with over 34 years of experience, is certified in veterinary acupuncture and has a special interest in holistic care for conditions such as cancer, infections, and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Jesse Pasternak also emphasizes integrative medicine, with a focus on dermatology and preventive care.

The clinic provides medical, surgical, and dental veterinary care to companions in West Los Angeles, CA, and the surrounding communities. Their approach is centered on patient well-being, stress reduction, and individualized care, combining conventional and alternative methods to address a wide range of health concerns.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the primary approach to veterinary care at Pasternak Veterinary Center?: Pasternak Veterinary Center practices integrative medicine, which combines both holistic and Western therapies. This approach focuses on the patient's overall well-being, considering their environment and disease patterns, to develop a comprehensive treatment plan using a variety of healing methods.
What specialized treatments are available at Pasternak Veterinary Center?: The center offers a range of specialized treatments including acupuncture, peptide therapy for pets, immunotherapy, ozone treatment, and fecal transplants. They also provide digital radiology for accurate diagnostic imaging.
What types of surgical procedures does Pasternak Veterinary Center perform?: Pasternak Veterinary Center performs general, emergency, and orthopedic surgeries. Specific procedures include spleen removals, mass or growth removals, anal gland packing or removal, foreign object removal, and most cancer surgeries.
What are Dr. Henry Pasternak's areas of special interest and credentials?: Dr. Henry Pasternak, a D.V.M. and C.V.A., has practiced integrative medicine since 2003 with over 34 years of experience. He is certified in veterinary acupuncture and is USDA/APHIS certified. His special interests include treating various types of cancers, infections, skin infections, certain eye issues, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and autoimmune diseases.
What are Dr. Jesse Pasternak's professional interests?: Dr. Jesse Pasternak provides individualized care with an emphasis on both Western and integrative medicine. His special interests include dermatology, preventive care, and integrating alternative therapies such as acupuncture alongside conventional treatment approaches. He plans to pursue advanced training in integrative veterinary medicine.

Contact & hours

Address

2038 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles

Phone

(310) 268-2275

Website

pasternakvetcenter.com

4.2 · 133 Google reviews

Recent reviews

2 months ago

Ayla Stern

I've been meaning to write this review for a long time. This was the worst vet experience I've had. I took my beloved and very senior cat who was not feeling well to Dr. Pasternak to get some acupuncture and a second opinion on options. I had also just taken him to his regular conventional vet for testing and was awaiting results. From the moment we came in there was a very confrontational attitude toward everything my other vet had said, and toward the quality of life/pain relief medications that vet had already prescribed for my cat. The Dr tried to pressure me to give my cat a steroid shot and a vitamin shot. I was unsure about the steroids and uncomfortable with the way the Dr was aggressively communicating. Ultimately I said no because I saw so many red flags in the way he communicated and the way I felt as a result - I just didn't trust him and decided to go with my gut. I let him give my cat the vitamin but not the steroid shot. He made a big deal about how he was just going to have to throw the shot away and he dramatically threw it in the trash in front of me. I had never even asked him to fill the shot in the first place or agreed to move forward with it. When he put the acupuncture needles in my cat I felt so much anger and negativity from him that I almost didn't even want to do it anymore. After the Dr left the room and the tech was stimulating the acupuncture needles we could hear the Dr in the next room talking to someone about me. He sounded very annoyed and was talking about how ridiculous my decisions were. The doctor's communication with me throughout my visit was manipulative. He expressed the idea that because my cat was ill it was proof that whatever I'd been doing was wrong (even though my cat was 22 years old) and that I needed to do what he was recommending. It felt like I had stepped in the middle of someone else's feud - like he had a problem with other vets and all that anger was coming out toward me. It seemed like if I didn't immediately accept his suggestions he took it as a personal insult. When I had said I didn't want to give my cat the steroid he said "so you want him to suffer?" I had really wanted to have a nuanced discussion of risks vs benefits but ended up with a manipulative pressure campaign. Anyway, a few days later we got the results back from his conventional vet and it turned out my cat had a UTI. I gave him some antibiotics and within a week he was feeling better. I was so thankful that I listened to my gut and did not agree to give him the steroids that Dr Pasternak was pushing. The steroids would have weakened his immune system at a moment when he needed his immune system to fight off the infection. At his age and in his condition that could have been life threatening. Dr Pasternak hadn't even offered to do any testing or wait for the results before administering steroids, which seems very irresponsible. This is literally the first negative review I've ever written on Google. I just think it is important for people to know because this doctor is dangerous.
a year ago

S F

I have never personally visited Pasternak Veterinary, but based on my friend’s recommendation, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, my experience has been very disappointing. Last Thursday, my dog developed swelling under her eye, so my husband took her to the Pasternak Vet the next day. Dr. Henry Pasternak examined her, prescribed antibiotics, and told my husband that she might have been bitten by something in the grass. When my husband asked if it could be related to her tooth, the vet checked and assured him there was nothing wrong with her teeth. We followed Dr. Pasternak’s instructions and administered the antibiotics, but instead of improving, the swelling worsened, leading to an open wound that started bleeding. My husband took her back to the clinic, where they drained the abscess and finally acknowledged that it was related to her tooth. What frustrates me the most is that the Dr. misdiagnosed my dog, resulting in unnecessary pain and bleeding. We ended up being charged $350 for two visits, and now we have to take our puppy to a dental clinic to have the tooth removed. This situation could have been avoided if the correct antibiotics had been prescribed and proper guidance given regarding the dental issue. If you love your pet, I strongly recommend avoiding this clinic. I regret trusting my friend’e recommendation and taking my puppy here.
3 months ago

Anastasiia Lo

I am writing this review after the loss of my dog, Bella, and I hope it helps other pet owners advocate more strongly for emergency or specialty care when needed. Bella was treated at Pasternak Veterinary Clinic over the course of nearly three weeks for a severe gastrointestinal illness that progressed to jaundice and significant liver abnormalities. During this time, she was repeatedly given antibiotics, fluids, and injections. Despite persistently abnormal bloodwork (extremely elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin, high white blood cell count), visible jaundice, recurring anorexia, and multiple relapses, I was never advised to seek emergency or specialty care, nor was the seriousness of her condition clearly communicated. At no point was I told that her condition could be life-threatening, that she might require 24/7 monitoring, or that she should be transferred to an emergency hospital or internal medicine specialist. Advanced imaging was not urgently recommended, despite ongoing liver involvement and jaundice. Instead, care continued conservatively with antibiotics. During a relapse, Bella was also given a fecal transplant, despite having active liver disease and systemic illness. Shortly after this procedure, she developed a fever and further deterioration. When I raised concerns that the fecal transplant may have contributed to her relapse, my concerns were dismissed. In hindsight, this intervention felt unnecessary and poorly timed, given the severity and unclear cause of her illness. Bella ultimately deteriorated and required emergency gallbladder surgery at an emergency hospital, where she was found to have severe complications including peritonitis and abdominal fluid. Tragically, she did not survive surgery. I trusted my regular veterinarian to tell me when Bella’s condition was beyond routine outpatient care. Had I been clearly advised earlier to seek emergency treatment, advanced imaging, or specialty care, she may have had a better chance. While I believe the staff cared about Bella, I feel strongly that the lack of escalation, lack of urgency, questionable treatment decisions, and failure to refer contributed to a devastating outcome. I encourage other pet owners to seek second opinions or emergency care promptly if their pet has persistent jaundice, severe liver abnormalities, or is not improving. This review is written in the hope that future patients will receive earlier referrals and more appropriate escalation of care.

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6 months ago

Natasha Suarez

DO NOT COME TO THIS VET UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR FUR CHILD SICK! I came to Pasternak over a year ago seeking a holistic vet after my original vet practice (Shelter Veterinary) who kept making my lovely pup sick even misdiagnosed w/ kidney disease. Upon first visit he concluded she did not in fact have kidney disease and just needed to change her diet, he went on to prescribe my dog herbal supplements to sustain her. A year later she was thriving until she had a sudden high fever. He felt some swollen lymph nodes and was suggesting a bunch of pricey test she needed to conclude what it may be. He prescribed her amoxicillin to bring her fever down. Four days later she was having difficulty walking so I decided to bring her in again. Her fever was still pretty high. He recommended 3 antibiotic shots plus an additional oral antibiotic which was Baytril in addition to the amoxicillin. I found it strange he was flooding her antibiotics that were not herbal and if for humans to take too many pharamaceutical antibiotics can be extremely intense and counter productive I can imagine on an animal. When I told him I was unfortunately going through a financial hardship and to please recommend what is extremely needed and if there was an alternative he started unethically talking about how he doesn't make money how other traditional vets/emergency vets do and went on comparing prices. I found that conversation odd. He addressed the reason she was having difficulty walking was due to the high fever/infection she might have. By that night my sweet girl lost her ability to use her hind legs. Through the power of discernment by the odd last interaction I had with him I decided to go to another ACTUAL holistic center. She was instantly diagnosed with upper respiratory infection and inflammatory condition contributing to her hind legs paralysis. She was prescribed herbal antibiotic (olive leaf extract) for the infection, along with other essential supplements her body needs to get better and stay healthy. She will need some physical therapy to regain mobility. I was able to get her diagnosed and treated for $800 comparing to the 3k he was suggesting in tests only not treatment. If it wasn't for Pasternak nasty greed rather than actually doing what he vowed to do as a medical specialist we would have been able to diagnose her and starting treating her before she got worse. Holistic doctor I'm now seeing is iPet Care & Holistic.
3 months ago

Brylla Diggles

Really amazing. My dog tore both her ccl(acl) and with acupuncture and meds and within a week she started to walk though wobbly but much improvement each time after her acupuncture. Amazing teamwork there and very friendly staff.

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