A veterinary dermatologist is a veterinarian who has expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of animals with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails. A veterinary dermatologist also has had significant training and is experienced in the treatment of allergic disorders
We diagnose and treat:
- Infectious and noninfectious skin diseases
- Parasitic skin diseases
- Autoimmune diseases
- Allergy and allergy-induced skin diseases
- Skin manifestations of systemic disease (including internal malignancy), cancer of the skin, cysts and other tumors of the skin
- Chronic ear disorders
We perform specialized diagnostic procedures including:
- Microscopic examination of skin biopsy specimens
- Cytological smears
- Intradermal tests for allergic diseases
- Fungal cultures and other microbiologic examination of skin scrapings and secretions
Treatments include:
- Externally applied, injected and internal medications
- Certain dermatologic surgical procedures including skin biopsy