Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is a general practice practice in New York City, NY.
About
Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care offers advanced specialty veterinary services on Long Island, featuring 8+ board-certified specialists across 8 disciplines. These include surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, reproductive medicine, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and behavioral medicine. The clinic is equipped with advanced diagnostics such as HD Volumetric CT imaging, digital radiography, advanced ultrasound, and echocardiography, supporting precise diagnoses for complex cases.
The center operates on a referral basis, collaborating closely with primary veterinarians to provide specialized expertise while ensuring continuity of care. Detailed reports and shared records facilitate this partnership. For urgent needs, Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care shares a campus and medical records with West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center, which provides 24/7 emergency care.
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Frequently asked questions
- What veterinary specialties are available at Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care?
- Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care provides 8 specialty disciplines, including surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, reproductive medicine, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and behavioral medicine. These services are delivered by board-certified specialists who collaborate with primary veterinarians to manage complex conditions and achieve the best possible outcomes for pets.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities does Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care offer?
- The center features an Advanced HD Volumetric CT imaging system, providing high-definition 3D images with lower radiation and faster acquisition times. Additional diagnostic tools include digital radiography, advanced ultrasound, echocardiography, ECG, Holter monitoring, in-house laboratory services, endoscopy, cytology, and biopsy. All imaging studies are read by board-certified IDEXX radiologists.
- How does Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care coordinate care with a pet's primary veterinarian?
- Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care works alongside a pet's family veterinarian, not as a replacement. The clinic communicates closely, shares records, and provides detailed reports after every visit. The primary veterinarian remains the pet's main caregiver, with Gold Coast providing advanced expertise when complex cases demand it, ensuring a collaborative approach to care.
- What emergency care options are available for pets seen at Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care?
- For urgent needs after hours, Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is located on the same campus as West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center. This facility provides 24/7 emergency care, and the two centers share a unified medical record system. This ensures that the emergency team has immediate access to a pet's history, facilitating continuity of care.
- Who are the board-certified veterinary surgeons at Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care?
- The team includes several board-certified veterinary surgeons. These specialists are Ariel Kravitz, DVM, DACVS – SA, CVA; Meredith Kapler, DVM, DACVS; and Rebecca Csomos, VMD, PhD, DACVS-SA. They perform a range of procedures from TPLO and fracture repair to complex reconstructive and minimally invasive surgeries.