Veterinary Specialty Hospital - San Diego
Internal Medicine
Our board certified internal medicine specialists are experienced in advanced diagnoses such as abdominal/thoracic ultrasound, bone marrow aspirate, bronchoalveolar lavage, CSF taps, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, and cystoscopy.
Our skilled teams are committed to providing your pet with medical expertise, compassion, and understanding. Our expertise in diagnosing and treating chronic or complex health conditions, including senior-pet medical management, ensures your pet has access to the best care possible.
Internal medicine diagnostics and treatments include:
Blood Gas and Blood Pressure Monitoring
Bone Marrow Aspirate and Core Biopsy
Computed Tomography (CT Scan)
Endotracheal Wash
Enteral Nutritional Support (nasoesophageal, nasogastric, esophagostomy, and endoscopically placed gastrostomy tubes)
Esophageal Balloon Dilation
Fluoroscopy
Joint Aspirates
Minimally Invasive Procedures & Endoscopies
Bronchoscopy
Colonoscopy
Cystoscopy
Gastroduodenoscopy
Gastroscopy
Laryngoscopy
Rhinoscopy
Vaginoscopy
Radiography (X-Rays)
Ultrasonography (abdomen, thorax, cardiac)
Ultrasound-guided biopsies
Meet Our Team
Katharine Arnell
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Associate Medical Director, Veterinary Internist
Shawn Chandrakumar
BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
Veterinary Internist
Sarah Cocker-Scott
DVM, DACVIM
Veterinary Internist
Jennifer DeBerry
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Veterinary Internist
Diane Dereszynski
DVM, DACVIM
Veterinary Internist
Natasha Loy Son
DVM, Residency-Trained in Internal Medicine
Veterinarian
Kathryn Robb
DVM, DACVIM
Veterinary Internist
Katharine Arnell
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Associate Medical Director, Veterinary Internist
Shawn Chandrakumar
BVSc, DACVIM (SAIM)
Veterinary Internist
Sarah Cocker-Scott
DVM, DACVIM
Veterinary Internist
Jennifer DeBerry
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Veterinary Internist
Diane Dereszynski
DVM, DACVIM
Veterinary Internist
Natasha Loy Son
DVM, Residency-Trained in Internal Medicine
Veterinarian
Kathryn Robb
DVM, DACVIM
Veterinary Internist
