Veterinary Neurology Center
Veterinary Neurology Center is a neurology practice in Tustin, CA. Procedures include herbal therapy, Seizure Management, Acupuncture, and Atlantoaxial Stabilization.
About
Veterinary Neurology Center is a specialty hospital in southern California dedicated exclusively to managing neurological conditions in dogs and cats. The center employs a team of board-certified neurologists who have completed extensive specialty training in neurology and neurosurgery. They offer advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, including MRI, digital radiography, EMG, nerve conduction studies, BAER testing, nerve/muscle biopsy, and CSF evaluation.
The clinic provides care for symptoms such as seizures, paralysis, and balance problems through medical neurology, neurosurgery, and alternative therapies like acupuncture. They maintain communication with family veterinarians and provide daily updates for hospitalized pets. For after-hours care, hospitalized animals are housed at Orange County Veterinary Specialists, located within their complex, where veterinary care is available around the clock.
Surgical team
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Dr. Stephen Hanson
Dip. ACVIM
He became board certified in the Neurology subspecialty of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1996.
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Dr. Stacy Dillard
Dip. ACVIM
She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology).
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Dr. Philip Schissler
Dip. ACVIM
He became board certified in Neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2014.
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Dr. Clarisa Robles
Diplomate ACVIM
She is board certified in Neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology).
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Dr. Yenlie Furman
Dip. ACVIM
She is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology).
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Dr. Stephanie Dugas
Dip. ACVIM
She became board certified in Neurology by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2014.
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Dr. Emily Sun
Dip. ACVIM
She also completed a Masters Degree in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences during her residency.
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Dr. Kiley Jensen
Dip. ACVIM
In 2020, she graduated first in her class from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Jacqueline Heller
D.V.M.
She performs holistic evaluations and acupuncture therapy in our office two days per week.
Procedures
- herbal therapy
- Seizure Management
- Acupuncture
- Atlantoaxial Stabilization
- Spinal Fracture Repair
- Wobbler Syndrome Surgery
- Medical Management of intervertebral disc disease
- CSF evaluation
- Vestibular Disease Treatment
- Encephalitis Treatment
- Neuromuscular Disease Treatment
- Craniotomy
- Intervertebral Disc Surgery
- nerve/muscle biopsy
Equipment
- digital radiography
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- BAER (hearing testing)
- nerve conduction studies
- EMG
Photos
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of neurological conditions does Veterinary Neurology Center treat?
- Veterinary Neurology Center specializes in managing neurological conditions in dogs and cats, treating symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, seizures, weakness, paralysis, disorientation, and balance problems. The center provides care for conditions like intervertebral disc disease, wobbler's syndrome, vestibular disease, neuromuscular disease, and encephalitis.
- What advanced diagnostic imaging is available at Veterinary Neurology Center?
- The Veterinary Neurology Center is equipped with advanced diagnostic capabilities. These include digital radiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), EMG, nerve conduction studies, and BAER (hearing testing). They also perform nerve/muscle biopsies and CSF evaluations to aid in diagnosing neurological conditions.
- Does Veterinary Neurology Center offer neurosurgical procedures?
- Yes, Veterinary Neurology Center offers various neurosurgical procedures for pets. These include intervertebral disc surgery, spinal fracture repair, wobbler syndrome surgery, atlantoaxial stabilization, and craniotomy. These surgical options are part of their comprehensive approach to managing neurological conditions in dogs and cats.
- How does Veterinary Neurology Center handle after-hours care for hospitalized pets?
- For hospitalized pets, Veterinary Neurology Center ensures continuous care. On weekends and most weekday evenings, hospitalized dogs and cats are housed at Orange County Veterinary Specialists, which is located in the same complex. A veterinarian is present around the clock at this facility to provide ongoing care.
- Are there alternative therapies available for neurological conditions at Veterinary Neurology Center?
- Yes, Veterinary Neurology Center offers alternative and complementary medicine as part of its neurological care. Specifically, acupuncture and herbal therapy are provided by Dr. Jacqueline Heller. These therapies are available to support the management of neurological conditions in pets.