Internal Medicine

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February 2011: New Procedures for Internal Medicine Now Available

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Our internal medicine specialists (Internists) are experts at diagnosing and managing complex medical issues. These issues include diseases of the digestive, hepatic, respiratory, urinary, immunological, hematological, and endocrine systems. Our Internists have expertise in infectious diseases and also diagnose and manage cancer in dogs and cats, working closely with medical and radiation oncologists. Board-certified Internists are specially trained to deal with challenging cases that are difficult to diagnose or manage and disorders that affect more than one organ.

The Internists at Canada West Veterinary Specialists are part of a dedicated team that includes experienced veterinary technicians and assistants. Our goal is to assist your family veterinarian in providing comprehensive and compassionate care for your pet.

Staff:

Technicians:

• Lena S.
• Nick B.
• Lisa T.

Assistants:

• Jenna
• Amanda

What specialized medical procedures do the Internists at Canada West perform?

Our Internists are proficient at specialized medical procedures including:

• Endoscopy
• Rhinoscopy
• Bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
• Gastroduodenoscopy
• Esophagoscopy and esophageal balloon dilation
• Colonoscopy
• Foreign body retrieval
• Endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement
• Transtracheal wash
• Joint taps
• Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
• Chemotherapy

Our Internists also work closely with board-certified radiologists to provide specialized diagnostics including:

• Ultrasonography
• Fluoroscopy
• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Specialized contrast procedures

Links

• Dr. Heseltine featured in the May 2010 edition of Dogs in Canada
  http://www.dogsincanada.com/the-specialists-internist