Neurology and Neurosurgery
Center for Veterinary Specialty + Emergency Care provides comprehensive medical and surgical treatment for Patients with neurological disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system. We utilize advanced diagnostic technologies to determine the best treatment options for your Pet. Our Doctors are experienced in emergency decompressive spinal surgery, as well as advanced Neurosurgery techniques for less common diseases of the brain and spinal cord, performing more than 200 Neurosurgical procedures per year.
The Neurology Department at CVSEC is staffed by Doctors who are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, those who have completed an ACVIM-certified Resisency Program, or are currently in an ACVIM-certified Residency or Internship program. We are proud to be among a limited number of Private Veterinary Practices in the nation that has been granted approval to provide an ACVIM-certified Neurology Residency Training Program.
Advanced Diagnostic Testing and Procedures:
Electrodiagnostics (muscle and nerve stimulation) with Muscle and Nerve biopsies
Spinal Tap and Cerebral Spinal Fluid analysis
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT)
Myelography
Digital Radiography
Surgeries:
Atlanto-Axial stabilization
Hemilaminectomy
Dorsal laminectomy
Ventral Slot
Fracture or luxation stabilization
Cervical disc implantation for Wobblers disease
Craniotomy/Craniectomy
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt placement
Explore Topics in Neurology / Neurosurgery
- Wobblers Disease
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Myelography
- Meningitis / Encephalitis In Dogs
- Idiopathic Epilepsy In Dogs (Seizures)
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- How To Express Your Pet's Bladder
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (Vet Specialists)
- Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis in Dogs (DLSS)
- Brain Tumors
- Seizures: Causes and Diagnosis
- Seizures: Treatment
- Seizures: Treatment of Resistant Cases
- Ischemic Brain Injury (Stroke)
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (SAPCH)
- Post Operative Care 2 (Neuro)
- How To Stop Your Dog Jumping
- Steroid-Responsive Meningeal Arteritis
- Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis and Necrotizing Encephalitis
- Bone Tumors
- CT Scan verses MRI
- Caring For Your Recumbent Pet
- Spinal Tap and CFS Analysis
- Top 5 Care Tips for Down Dogs
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Post-Operative Patient Care after Spinal Surgery
- Recommended Physical Therapy for Pets with Suspected Degenerative Myelopathy
- Electrodiagnostics (muscle and nerve stimulation) with Muscle and Nerve Biopsies
- Hydrocephalus and Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement
Team Members
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Julie M. Ducoté, DVM, MA
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Neurologist
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Julie M. Ducoté, DVM, MA
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Benjamin Williams, DVM, MS
Resident Neurology
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Benjamin Williams, DVM, MS
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Barbara Lindsay, BSc, BVMS
Resident Neurology
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Barbara Lindsay, BSc, BVMS
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Amanda Brenna, DVM, MS
Practice Limited to Neurology/Neurosurgery
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Amanda Brenna, DVM, MS