Dermatology
Our dermatology experts provide comprehensive dermatological exams, assessment and diagnostic tests and develop specific treatment plans for patients with various skin and ear problems, from simple to more complex and challenging diseases.
What to expect
Allow 2-4 hours for the first-time appointment exam. Some medications interfere with skin test results and should be withdrawn prior to testing. Dermatology technicians can discuss special conditions with the client if requested prior to the appointment.
Services
- Guidance on performing an elimination diet trial
- Examine and develop treatment plans for patients with skin problems
- Conduct allergy testing (intradermal skin tests, blood/serum tests)
- Perform skin biopsies, skin scrapings, and cytology
- Perform trichograms
- Perform fungal cultures
- Treat acute and chronic ear problems
- Perform ear flushing
- Perform cryosurgery on selected skin tumors
- Perform CO2 laser to treat various skin and ear diseases
- Perform X-rays, Ultrasound, CT and MRI scans to assist in the diagnosis of many skin and ear diseases
Special equipment
- Allergy skin test materials
- Ear flush equipment
- Video otoscope
- Cryo pen
- CO2 laser
Please complete the appropriate form, based on whether you are a pet owner or a referring Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (rDVM).
Technicians
Alissa Nelson, AAS, CVT
Karena Jensen, AAS, CVT
Residents
Claire McCaffrey, DVM
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