| 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. In her free time, Dr. Newman enjoys playing soccer, ice hockey and snowboarding. 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. Dr. Erfourth 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. In his free time, Dr. Erfourth enjoys swimming, hiking, basketball and martial arts. He currently has two cats, "Cringer" and "Moses". Bridget Urie, DVM, MS, ACVIM Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology) Dr. Bridget Urie is originally from southeast Florida and moved to Alabama to earn a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University. Following veterinary school, Dr. Urie completed a small animal rotating medicine and surgery internship at The Ohio State University, and remained at OSU to complete an oncology/hematology residency and earn a Master's of Science in Veterinary Comparative Biosciences. Dr. Urie's clinical interests include T-cell lymphoma, immune-mediated disease, and targeted therapies. Dr. Urie has two dogs, "Clara" (AKA Googie)--a super-cute, yet very naughty, rescue Boxer, and "Bre", a very well-behaved Labrador retriever;--and is owned by two orange cats: "Twerp", the old man who keeps the dogs in line, and "Booger", the young punk who is the household comedian. She enjoys many outdoor activities, would spend every waking hour around horses if she could, and is a huge SEC football fan "War Eagle!" Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist Christine Anderson, DVM, MS, MS, DACVIM (Medical Oncology), DACVR (Radiation Oncology) Dr. Anderson completed her Bachelor of Science in biology at the University of Notre Dame. Following completion of her D. V.M. at the University of Minnesota, she completed dual Masters’ of Science in Clinical Sciences and Radiation Biology at Colorado State University. Dr. Anderson continued her clinical training in the prestigious Colorado State University oncology program, completing dual residencies in comparative oncology and radiation oncology, and is double-boarded in medical oncology (ACVIM) and radiation oncology (ACVR). As such, she is uniquely qualified to discuss all therapeutic options available to owners of veterinary cancer patients. After completing her residency training, Dr. Anderson spent 12 years treating medical oncology and radiation oncology patients at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. She has multiple scientific publications and presentations on veterinary cancer therapy, and has lectured at numerous conferences including annual Veterinary Cancer Society meetings, ACVR meetings, and state veterinary medical association meetings. Dr. Anderson has two cats, “Macy” and “Skye” and, outside of work, she enjoys anything outdoors, and now exploring Pittsburgh. 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 Hope Chisnell, DVM, DACVS Katrin Saile, DVM, DACVS |
