News Archives
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SFVS ESTABLISHES NEUROLOGY SERVICE
San Francisco, California (June 14, 2010) — San Francisco Veterinary Specialists (SFVS) has announced the establishment of a new specialty neurology care and neurosurgery department with the addition of David A. Geiger, DVM, to its medical staff. Beginning June 20, 2010, Dr. Geiger, a veterinary neurologist, will be accepting appointments Sunday through Wednesday at the hospital.
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ABNORMAL PET BEHAVIOR A SIGN SOMETHING'S WRONG
San Francisco, California (Mar 31, 2010) — This article written by Erin Adkins, DVM, an intern at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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GRAPPLING WITH A "GOOD DEATH" (euthanasia)
San Francisco, California (Mar 14, 2010) — This article written by Erin Adkins, DVM, an intern at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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NEW EMERGENCY SERVICE DOCTOR JOINS SFVS
San Francisco, California (Jan 22, 2010) — Araba Oglesby, DVM, joined the SFVS Emergency Services Department in January 2010. Dr. Oglesby was previously an intern at SFVS.
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PET PRODUCTS FROM CHINA NOT FOUND TO BE TOXIC
San Francisco, California (Jan 6, 2010) — This article written by Chris Johnson, DVM, an intern at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle.
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SFVS RECEIVES AAHA SPECIALTY ACCREDITATION
San Francisco, California (May 11, 2009) — San Francisco Veterinary Specialists (SFVS) has received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Only 15 percent of all small animal veterinary practices in the United States have achieved accreditation by the AAHA.
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SFVS WELCOMES BOARD QUALIFIED CARDIOLOGY SPECIALIST
San Francisco, California (February 16, 2009) — Those chocolate hearts for Valentine's weren't the only hearts on our minds this February. The heart health of our much-loved pets also is top of mind at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, Inc. (SFVS), the first and only multi-specialty referral hospital in San Francisco. SFVS has announced the latest addition to the hospital's team: Lori Drourr, DVM. Dr. Drourr will be seeing patients at SFVS on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning Feb. 16, 2009.
"At SFVS, we are dedicated to serving the greater Bay Area community and providing exceptional service within our hospital. Lori brings a great deal of experience and energy to our team, along with a strong background in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease. Our referring veterinarians, clients and patients all will enjoy working with her," said Craig H. Maretzki, VMD, MS, DACVIM, medical director at SFVS.
SFVS WELCOMES NEW INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST
San Francisco, California (January 9, 2009) — Diana Bowen, DVM, MS, DACVIM. A Board- certified veterinary internist, will be accepting appointments at SFVS on Thursdays and Fridays beginning January 2009. With the addition of Dr. Bowen, SFVS now has four American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Board-certified internists on staff, providing care seven days a week
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CT SCANNING SERVICE LAUNCHED AT SFVS
San Francisco, California (October 9, 2008) — San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, Inc. (SFVS) has acquired and installed the first computed tomography (CT) scanner in the City of San Francisco that is exclusively for veterinary use. Conveniently located in the Mission/Potrero Hill District, SFVS's CT scanner means no more long-distance trips for pet owners and their pets to facilities outside the City.
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SFVS PARTICIPATING IN FDA CLINICAL TRIAL
San Francisco, California (August 5, 2008) — The clinical trial, sponsored by Novartis, will evaluate the efficacy of Atopica (cyclosporine) for allergies in cats. Cats must be on adequate flea control and screened for food allergy with a food trial for 6 weeks with no benefit. In addition, cats must be free of drugs for a specific time period prior to entering the study. Visits, bloodwork, and the test drug are free of charge.
Contact novartis@sfvs.net for more information.
CANINE REHAB: GIVING JACK A LEG UP AFTER SURGERY
San Francisco, California (July 2, 2008) — Bay Woof's July issue features an "Ask Dr. Dog" column on the benefits of canine rehabilitation, written by SFVS's Kristen Hagler, BS, RVT, CCRP.
The article begins: "Although you may not have heard of it, veterinary physical rehabilitation is an exciting, fast-growing field in the United States that is showing some impressive results. Pet owners who want to help their canine companions recover faster from surgery or an orthopedic injury can now look to physical rehabilitation as an effective, non-invasive method."
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CANCER IN OUR PETS: EARLY DETECTION IS THE KEY
San Francisco, California (June 20, 2008) — In the June 2008 edition of Fetch the Paper, SFVS intern Nicole Field, DVM, writes about "Cancer in Our Pets: Early Detection Is the Key." The article lists the top 10 common signs of cancer in small animals and discusses the importance of early detection in treating our pets.
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SAN FRANCISCO VETERINARY SPECIALISTS (SFVS) WELCOMES EMILY WONG TO ITS EMERGENCY SERVICES STAFF
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco, California (May 22, 2008) — If they become ill or suffer an injury after-hours, pets in the San Francisco area now have one more set of caring eyes, ears and hands ready to help them out. San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, Inc. (SFVS), San Francisco's only dedicated multi-specialty veterinary hospital, has announced that Emily Wong, DVM, will be joining the hospital's emergency services team.
"We are thrilled to have Emily on board at SFVS. Her extensive knowledge and training, along with her enthusiasm and caring nature, will make her a wonderful addition to the staff here," says Craig Maretzki, VMD, MS, DACVIM, medical director at SFVS.
Dr. Emily Wong received her DVM degree from the University of California at Davis in 2006, where she also completed her bachelor's in animal science in 2001. Dr. Wong went on to complete her small animal rotating internship at South Paws Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care in Fairfax, Virginia.
Prior to joining SFVS, she was a full-time faculty emergency veterinarian at UC Davis. Dr. Wong, who grew up in San Francisco, is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. Outside of her veterinary practice, she enjoys taking her dog to Fort Funston, trying out new restaurants and volunteering at various animal shelters. Currently at SFVS on a part-time basis, Dr. Wong will join the team full-time on June 1, 2008.
Media Contact:
Charlotte Graeber
Phone: 415 351 8675
Email: charlotte@charlotte-works.com
SFVS FEATURED IN KPIX VIDEO FEED
San Francisco, California (March 5, 2008) — SFVS was recently featured in a news story by KPIX reporter Ken Bastida: "Why Are Dog Years Different Than Human Years?".
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SAN FRANCISCO'S ONLY MULTI-SPECIALTY VETERINARY HOSPITAL APPOINTS NEW MEDICAL DIRECTOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco, California (February 4, 2008) — San Francisco Veterinary Specialists, San Francisco's only dedicated multi-specialty veterinary hospital announced the appointment of Craig Maretzki VMD, MS, DACVIM to serve as medical director.
Dr. Maretzki will be responsible for medical quality assurance, medical education of interns and physician recruitment for the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week veterinary practice. Dr. Maretzki graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1990. He completed an internship at the University of Georgia and a small animal internal medicine residency at the University of California at Davis. Between 1995 and 1998, he was a post-graduate researcher in infectious diseases at Yale University and UC Davis. Dr. Maretzki served as a clinical consultant in both internal medicine and cardiology for a national clinical laboratory and cardiology consultation service for five years. Dr. Maretzki enjoys running and skiing when he is not practicing veterinary medicine.
SAN FRANCISCO VETERINARY SPECIALISTS (SFVS) OPENS NEW SERVICE TO ENHANCE POST-SURGICAL LIGAMENT REPAIR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco, California (January 21, 2008) — As reported in the Wall Street Journal (April 11, 2006), cruciate-ligament repairs are the most common surgical procedures for injured or diseased dogs. A relatively new technique, called tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, or TPLO, involves breaking and resetting the tibia, the long bone below the knee, in such a way as to obviate the need for a cruciate ligament.
Physical rehabilitation can facilitate the recovery process by reducing the resulting swelling and inflammation, as well controlling pain and improving land biomechanics according to SFVS surgeon Phillip Watt, BVSc, MACVSc, FACDVs.
The SFVS Canine Rehabilitation Service will be staffed by Kristen Hagler, BS, RVT, CCRP. The service will commence operation on January 31, 2008. For more information about the service or to refer a patient contact:
Kristen Hagler,
Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
(415) 401-9200
Email: khagler@sfvs.net