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Dr. Cherie Cortez Dr. Cortez is a graduate of the Ohio State University of Veterinary Medicine and did her undergraduate work in biology at the University of Cincinnati. She has a determination to improve her skills in some way every day and be the best veterinarian she can be. She would like to help maintain the positive image this career has as well as encourage future veterinarians. Dr. Co...

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Dr. Heather Bjornebo Dr. Bjornebo was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She received her B.S. degree in biology from South Dakota State University and her veterinary degree from Iowa State University. She has a special interest in reptiles and client education. She would eventually like to be board certified in either exotic animal medicine or surgery. Dr. Bjornebo is the proud owner of 4 ca...

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Dr. Shellee Roe Dr. Roe was born in Midland, Texas. The family moved around a lot as her father was in the oil industry. As a child she lived in Wyoming, Oklahoma and Texas. She moved to Farmington, New Mexico in 1982 and her family is still there. She is an only child. Her mom is a high school science teacher. Dr. Roe has been married to Steve Deeb for 5 years. He is also a veterinarian and ...

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Dr. Evan Ware Dr. Ware was born and raised in Westlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. He is one of four brothers who all attended Ohio State University, as did his father, both for undergraduate and graduate studies. Dr. Ware also received his veterinary degree at Ohio State University. His professional goals are to practice the best possible medicine and to offer as much as possible to his pa...

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Dr. Mario Tascon Dr. Tascon was born and raised in Buga, Columbia. He graduated from Veterinary school in Columbia where he practiced for 6 years before migrating to the USA. In 2004 he obtained his MBA from St. John's University in New York, and in 2005 he moved to Arizona. In 2007 he completed his ECFVG certification, allowing him to practice veterinary medicine in the United States. ...

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Dr. Tom Gus Dr. Gus is the owner and Hospital Director of University Animal Hospital. He has been affiliated with the hospital since graduating from veterinary school at the University of California, Davis in 1980. He received a B.S. in Zoology from the University of California, Pomona. His special veterinary interests include ear cropping, laser surgery, dermatology and working with Chinese ...

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Dr. Jim Flegenheimer Dr. Flegenheimer is a 1981 graduate from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He received a B.S. in biology from the University of Arizona. In the spring of 1983 he started his affiliation with University Animal Hospital and is now part owner. His special veterinary interests include orthopedic surgery and endoscopy. Dr. Flegenheimer is married and ...

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Dr. Amber Naig Dr. Naig is a graduate of the Iowa State School of Veterinary Medicine. She also received her B.S. in Animal Science at the same institution. Her professional goal is to provide the highest quality care possible for her patients. She also has an interest in surgery and behavior. Dr. Naig has 2 cats and a 3 year old Pug named Gus who thinks life is a constant adventure.

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Dr. Carmen Bastek Dr. Bastek graduated from the Colorado State University of Veterinary Medicine in 1986, having earned her undergraduate degree at ASU. Her professional interests are in small animal medicine, ultrasound and surgery. She is also interested in exotic animals such as ferrets, rabbits and rodents. She shares her Tempe home with a Boxer, Elke and cat named Lynn Hill. Dr. Bastek i...

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Dr. Sharon Langeneckert Dr. Langeneckert is a 1994 graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her special interests include pathology, feline medicine and dentistry. She grew up in Michigan and now resides in Chandler.

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Dr. Robert Koch Dr. Koch was born in Austin, Texas. His father was an army officer so the family moved around a lot; however, he has spent most of his life in Phoenix. Dr. Koch holds a B.S. in Bioagriculture and received his DVM degree at Colorado State. He is returning to being a practicing veterinarian after recently selling the practice he owned. He enjoys running and fly fishing. He and h...

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Dr. Mario Tascon Dr. Tascon was born and raised in Buga, Columbia. He graduated from Veterinary school in Columbia where he practiced for 6 years before migrating to the USA. In 2004 he obtained his MBA from St. John's University in New York, and in 2005 he moved to Arizona. In 2007 he completed his ECFVG certification, allowing him to practice veterinary medicine in the United States. ...