| PET CANCER CENTER Comprehensive guide to cancer diagnosis and treatment in cats and dogs |
| Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center (PVSEC) 807 Camp Horne Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Tel: 412-366-3400 www.pvs-ec.com |
| The PVSEC Cancer Center combines all aspects of cancer treatment and diagnostics under one roof:
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| Board-Certified Medical Oncologists Rebecca Newman, DVM, MS, DACVIM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) Dr. Rebecca Newman received her undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. Prior to attending veterinary school at the University of Illinois, she worked as a researcher at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. While pursuing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Dr. Newman also completed a Masters of Science in comparative oncology. After receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, she completed a rotating small animal internship and a medical oncology residency at Michigan State University. In addition to the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Dr. Newman is an active member of the Veterinary Cancer Society, and the American Association of Cancer Research. Todd Erfourth, DVM, DACVIM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) Dr. Todd Erfourth received his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Albion College in Albion, MI. After receiving his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University, he completed a small animal rotating internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, NC. He completed his residency training as a medical oncologist at Michigan State University and attained board certification in oncology from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Bridget Urie, DVM, MS, ACVIM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) Dr. Bridget Urie attended Auburn University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences. Dr. Urie remained at Auburn to earn her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Following veterinary school, Dr. Urie completed a small animal rotating medicine and surgery internship at The Ohio State University, followed by an oncology/hematology residency and completion of courses for a Master’s degree in Veterinary & Comparative Biosciences. She then attained board certification in oncology from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist Koichi Nagata, DVM, DACVR (RO) Diplomate American College of Radiology (Radiation Oncology) Dr. Koichi Nagata graduated from the University of Tokyo as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2003, and completed a small animal internal medicine internship at the University of Tokyo in 2004. Dr. Nagata completed the Tufts University ECFVG Program in 2006 in order to obtain his US veterinary license. Afterward, he completed an oncology internship at the Regional Veterinary Referral Center in Springfield, VA and then completed a 1-year radiation oncology internship at the University of Pennsylvania. In September 2010, before joining PVSEC, Dr. Nagata completed a radiation oncology residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia and became a board-certified radiation oncologist. Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeons Anthony D. Pardo, MS, DVM, DACVS John T. Payne, DVM, MS, DACVS Julie L. Compton DVM, MS, DACVS Jonathan Anderson, DVM, DACVS Michael Doornink, DVM, DACVS Jennifer Covey, DVM, DACVS MRI & CT Imaging PetsDx Veterinary Imaging www.petsdx.com Gerald Frye, VMD |
