Veterinary Specialty Hospital - Sorrento Valley
Veterinary Specialty Hospital - Sorrento Valley is a general practice practice in San Diego, CA, staffed by 3 DACVS-credentialed surgeons. Procedures include Nephrology, Phacoemulsification surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery: Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy, and Surgery.
About
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego is a 24-hour emergency and specialty animal hospital that has served the San Diego area since 1990. The hospital offers referral services in Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. It is an AAHA Accredited Hospital and utilizes advanced equipment such as MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, radiation therapy, and digital radiography.
The hospital is open 365 days a year, 24 hours per day, providing emergency and specialty care to pets and their owners in Sorrento Valley, San Diego, La Jolla, and surrounding areas. Patients are typically referred by their family veterinarians, who send a referral form describing the pet's problem and identifying the appropriate specialty department.
Surgical team
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Katharine Arnell
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
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Meagan Bellemore
DVM
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Shawn Chandrakumar
BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
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Edward Cheng
DVM, MS, DACVS
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Kyle Chu
DVM, DACVS
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Jennifer DeBerry
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
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Diane Dereszynski
DVM, DACVIM
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Lincoln Every
DVM, MS
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Christine Fahey
DVM, DACVIM (Oncology)
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Joelle Fenger
DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
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Abby Foust
DVM
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Katy Fryer
DVM, DACVS
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Crystal Garnett
DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), CVA
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Jack Gedymin
DVM
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Chelsea B. Greenberg
DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
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Amy Halpern
DVM
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Jessica Henry
DVM
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Emily Hipp
DVM
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Sarah Lumbrezer Johnson
DVM
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Patrick Khalife
DVM
Procedures
- Nephrology
- Phacoemulsification surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy
- Surgery
- Spinal Tap
- Radiation oncology
- Medical oncology
- Cardiology
- Joint replacement
- Video Scoping: Cystoscopy, Endoscopy, Rhinoscopy
- Nutrition programs
- Neurosurgery
- Radiation therapy
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Orthopedic surgery
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
- Pharmacy
- Oncology center
- Dermatology
- Hemodialysis
- Transfusion Medicine
Equipment
- Surgical suites
- Ultrasound: Abdomen, Cardiac, Thoracic, Musculoskeletal
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Ultrasound
- Echocardiogram
- CT
- Linear accelerator
- Cyberknife therapy
- Endoscopy
- Ophthalmic Diode Laser System
- Intensive care unit
- Fluoroscopy
- Operating Microscope
- Digital Radiography
- Full-service laboratory
- Mechanical Ventilator
- MRI
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Frequently asked questions
- How does Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego manage pain for patients undergoing procedures?
- The hospital provides individualized anesthesia planning for every patient, considering their temperament, age, breed, health, and the specific procedure. A customized approach to pain management is an important component, often incorporating loco-regional anesthesia techniques like nerve blocks and epidurals to hasten recovery and provide effective post-operative pain control.
- What specialized surgical services are offered at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego?
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego offers various specialized surgical services. These include minimally invasive surgery such as arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy. The hospital also features a joint replacement and orthopedic surgery suite, a neurosurgery suite, and ultra-modern surgical suites for a wide range of procedures.
- What specialty services are available through referral at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego?
- Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego provides referral services in several specialties. These include Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. Patients are typically referred by their family veterinarian to the appropriate specialty department.