Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) - Naples
Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) - Naples is a neurology and internal medicine practice in Naples, FL, staffed by 2 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Spinal Surgery, Brain Surgery, and Neurological rehabilitation.
About
Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) - Naples is a specialty veterinary hospital focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in companion animals. The practice is led by board-certified veterinary neurologists and neurosurgeons who utilize advanced diagnostic technologies, including high-field MRI, electrodiagnostics, and spinal fluid analysis. Their clinical capabilities encompass a wide range of neurosurgical procedures, such as brain tumor removal, spinal fracture repair, and the surgical correction of congenital malformations, alongside medical management for conditions like seizure disorders and encephalitis.
The clinic operates as a referral-based center, working in close coordination with primary care veterinarians to manage complex neurological cases. While the facility provides scheduled consultations and surgical interventions during standard business hours, they maintain an after-hours protocol for established patients and a dedicated hotline for veterinarians to discuss urgent emergency referrals. The team emphasizes a collaborative approach, ensuring that pet owners are fully informed about their companion's diagnosis and treatment options to facilitate well-considered medical decisions.
Surgical team
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Theresa Pancotto
DVM, MS, DACVIM, CCRP
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Ashley J. Kelley
DVM, DACVIM
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Danielle Lewis
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Elianna Garza
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Courtney Kenney
Procedures
- Spinal Surgery
- Brain Surgery
- Neurological rehabilitation
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of advanced diagnostic imaging are available at SCAN - Naples?
- The clinic utilizes state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, including high-field MRI and routine radiography services, to identify illnesses or injuries. These tools are used when more traditional diagnostic measures cannot provide an accurate diagnosis for diseases affecting the brain or spinal cord.
- Does SCAN - Naples perform neurosurgery?
- Yes, the hospital offers a comprehensive range of neurosurgical procedures. This includes brain surgeries such as tumor removal, biopsies, and the placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts, as well as spinal surgeries like hemilaminectomies, ventral slots, dorsal laminectomies, and spinal fracture repairs.
- How does the clinic handle emergency referrals from primary care veterinarians?
- Veterinarians with patients in need of urgent care can contact the after-hours rDVM hotline. A neurologist is on-call 24/7/365 to discuss these urgent cases and arrange for emergency transfers to the facility if necessary.
Contact & hours
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2575 Northbrooke Plaza Dr Bldg 100
Naples
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