What specific cardiac conditions do the cardiologists at Veterinary Cardiology Consultants research?

Dr. William A. Brown's research interests include arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) in boxer dogs and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Ragdoll cats. He also focuses on the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF) in both dogs and cats. Dr. Joanne L. DeSana's primary clinical interest is the diagnosis and management of congestive heart failure in canine and feline patients, alongside interventional procedures.

What credentials and experience do the veterinary cardiologists at this practice hold?

Dr. William A. Brown and Dr. Joanne L. DeSana are both certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and its subspecialty board of Cardiology. Dr. Brown completed an internship, a cardiology residency, and an interventional cardiology fellowship. Dr. DeSana completed an internship and a three-year cardiology residency at Veterinary Cardiology Consultants, earning her Diplomate status in 2009.

What types of advanced cardiac diagnostic testing are available at Veterinary Cardiology Consultants?

The clinic offers advanced cardiac diagnostic testing, including basic echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG), Holter monitoring, and blood pressure monitoring. Veterinary technicians like Julie Azzopardi and Tabitha Brown have extensive experience in these areas, with Tabitha specifically noted for assisting with advanced cardiac testing and providing nursing care for hospitalized patients.

Does Veterinary Cardiology Consultants have staff experienced in handling anxious feline patients?

Yes, Tabitha Brown, a licensed veterinary technician, has extensive experience and knowledge in feline medicine, having worked exclusively with cats for 13 years. Her experience with handling anxious cats is noted to reduce the need for sedation and facilitate lower stress diagnostic testing for these patients.

What is the geographic service area for Veterinary Cardiology Consultants?

Veterinary Cardiology Consultants operates two offices in Michigan. The Novi office is open Monday through Friday, and the Rochester office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. An Ann Arbor location has been permanently closed. The practice is described as Michigan’s only veterinary specialty practice focused on advanced cardiac care.

Veterinary Cardiology Consultants

Veterinary Cardiology Consultants is a cardiology practice in Novi, MI.

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About

Veterinary Cardiology Consultants is Michigan’s only veterinary specialty practice exclusively dedicated to advanced cardiac care. The clinic focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease in animals, integrating research, education, and clinical practice to provide innovative and scientifically based treatments for cardiac and thoracic conditions. Their cardiologists stay current with the latest information by attending both human and veterinary cardiology conferences and actively participating in clinical trials, drawing on over 20 years of clinical experience.

The practice provides care for over 2,000 patients annually across its two Michigan locations. They operate offices in Novi and Rochester Hills. Patients are greeted by experienced veterinary technicians, and a client information form is available online to prepare for appointments.

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Frequently asked questions

What specific cardiac conditions do the cardiologists at Veterinary Cardiology Consultants research?: Dr. William A. Brown's research interests include arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) in boxer dogs and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) in Ragdoll cats. He also focuses on the medical management of congestive heart failure (CHF) in both dogs and cats. Dr. Joanne L. DeSana's primary clinical interest is the diagnosis and management of congestive heart failure in canine and feline patients, alongside interventional procedures.
What credentials and experience do the veterinary cardiologists at this practice hold?: Dr. William A. Brown and Dr. Joanne L. DeSana are both certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) and its subspecialty board of Cardiology. Dr. Brown completed an internship, a cardiology residency, and an interventional cardiology fellowship. Dr. DeSana completed an internship and a three-year cardiology residency at Veterinary Cardiology Consultants, earning her Diplomate status in 2009.
What types of advanced cardiac diagnostic testing are available at Veterinary Cardiology Consultants?: The clinic offers advanced cardiac diagnostic testing, including basic echocardiography, electrocardiography (ECG), Holter monitoring, and blood pressure monitoring. Veterinary technicians like Julie Azzopardi and Tabitha Brown have extensive experience in these areas, with Tabitha specifically noted for assisting with advanced cardiac testing and providing nursing care for hospitalized patients.
Does Veterinary Cardiology Consultants have staff experienced in handling anxious feline patients?: Yes, Tabitha Brown, a licensed veterinary technician, has extensive experience and knowledge in feline medicine, having worked exclusively with cats for 13 years. Her experience with handling anxious cats is noted to reduce the need for sedation and facilitate lower stress diagnostic testing for these patients.
What is the geographic service area for Veterinary Cardiology Consultants?: Veterinary Cardiology Consultants operates two offices in Michigan. The Novi office is open Monday through Friday, and the Rochester office is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. An Ann Arbor location has been permanently closed. The practice is described as Michigan’s only veterinary specialty practice focused on advanced cardiac care.

Contact & hours

Address

24360 Novi Rd Suite B
Novi

Phone

(248) 946-4322

Website

vetcardiologyconsultants.com

4.8 · 57 Google reviews

Recent reviews

4 months ago

Sandy Klocinski

We saw Dr. DeSana and a very kind LVT (I feel terrible I forget her name but will update when I find out again). They were both so wonderful. This is clearly a very professional cardiology practice, and they were so detail oriented to make our experience as easy as possible. Dr. DeSana and our LVT were incredibly kind, friendly, and compassionate, and great with the dogs. Dr. DeSana explained things in detail, in a very easy to understand way, and gave us as much time as we needed to ask questions, and never once made us feel rushed. I really, really appreciated that, because when you need a cardiologist, it's likely there is going to be some things that are hard to understand, and hard to hear, so having the time to talk it through with her without feeling any kind of rush was so nice. Our LVT even reminded us if we had questions later, that's totally okay and we can email (I hope she doesn't regret that after our many-questioned email of things we thought of later haha!) They got all our meds figured out and carefully explained them, what we needed to do, and for the one that needed a special compounding pharmacy, they already had some on hand for us so we didn't have to wait to start them, and contacted the compounding pharmacy that day to get it started so it will be sent to us before we run out. The discharge instructions carefully re-explained the diagnosis in layperson terms, which was so nice because sometimes that stuff can be kind of whirlwind. Thank you VCC, to Dr. DeSana, and to our wonderful LVT for all of your help! We really appreciate you! Overall our experience was that VCC is very professional, compassionate, and incredibly detail oriented to make things as easy on owners and pets as possible. I would remind new clients though to make sure you confirm your appointment! I felt bad, I don't usually read confirmation texts, but realized after I confirmed that I had actually confirmed a little after the deadline they had requested I confirm by. So don't be like me, read your confirmation message and confirm with them by the deadline! They also call to confirm so then I called them back and confirmed. I feel the price was also very reasonable- I had heard vet Cardio appointments for others (that went to a different veterinary cardiologist) were always 1k, but Wren had the consult, an ecg and an echo as well as several medications, and it still was a good bit less than that. Thank you again VCC and Dr. DeSana, and our wonderful LVT!
7 months ago

Shelby Nguyen

After my dog Dee Dee had an emergent cardiac issue, I took him to see Dr. DeSana. The staff were very timely, calming to my pup, and friendly. Dr. DeSana was thorough in educating me about his disease process, the pending treatment plan, and the foreseeable future. I would recommend anyone who needs a cardiologist to come here!
11 months ago

James Cross

When our French Bulldog Marshy was diagnosed with B cell lymphoma, we were suddenly thrown into a world of urgent timelines and complex decisions. A key part of her chemo plan involved Adriamycin, which required a cardiac evaluation first and time was not on our side. Veterinary Cardiology Consultants in Novi went above and beyond to make sure Marshy got what she needed. After speaking with my wife, Sarah at the front desk was able to get Marshy scheduled on very short notice, ensuring there was no interruption in her chemotherapy. That kind of responsiveness is rare, and it meant everything to us. On the day of Marshy’s echocardiogram, Courtney showed genuine care and compassion, helping soothe Marshy during a stressful time. Dr. DeSana personally relayed the results shortly after the scan - clear, professional, and kind. We were sent detailed documentation right away, which made pet insurance reimbursement simple and stress-free. This is a first-class specialist clinic. They treat you with empathy and efficiency, and they treat your pet like they matter. Thanks to them, Marshy was able to receive her Adriamycin treatment the very next day. We’ll always be grateful for their role in giving us more quality time with our girl.

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a year ago

Beth Bunn

Those who know me know I am not easily impressed, particularly when stressed. When it comes to my family, I have high expectations. From Sara(h) at the front desk, who got us in for an appointment right away to Dr. DeSana who cared for our 18-week-old Chihuahua with a newly diagnosed heart murmur, we felt in good hands from the start. Dr. DeSana was knowledgeable, had a great bedside manner, was personable, professional, informed, and efficient. When you need an expert in a critical moment, there's nothing better than feeling safe with the team who cares for you. I am someone who will write a poor review when its earned and feel its equally important to praise those among us who show up when you need them. We feel blessed to have found Dr. DeSana and her team to care for our family during this critical time. We relied on reviews when we did our research and I hope this review helps you make your decision when you need a Specialist for your babies.
7 months ago

Kelly Bennett

I only met Dr. DeSana and the technician, Katie, and they were both very kind. Sebastian's consult and echocardiogram were done quickly while still being thorough (which I appreciate because he can be a bit anxious!). I also called around to several other cardiologists and VCC is very reasonably priced. Thank you!

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