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Dermatology Services

Welcome to the Dermatology Department at the Veterinary Medical Center
 
CVMVMC Dermatology Allergy Skin Test Contact Us:
 
Please call for an appointment
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Dermatology technicians are available every weekday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
612-626-VETS (8387)
Emergency: 612-625-9711
Email: vetderm@umn.edu
 
 
 
   
VCS Faculty Torres Sheila

VCS Faculty Sandra Koch
CVMVMC Resident Gomes Paulo
Sheila Torres
Sandra Koch
Paulo Gomes
     
   
Staff:

Dermatologists:
Sheila Torres, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVD
Sandra Koch, DVM, MS, DACVD

Residents:
Paulo Gomes, DVM, Resident

Technician/ Staff:
Kim Horne, CVT, Supervisor
Stephanie Duggan, CVT
Lisa Gerads, CVT
   
Services:  
* Examine and develop treatment plans for patients with skin problems
* Conduct allergy testing (intradermal skin tests, blood/serum tests)
* Perform skin biopsies, skin scrapings, and cytology
* Perform trichograms
* Perform fungal cultures
* Treat acute and chronic ear problems
* Perform ear flushing
* Perform cryosurgery on selected skin tumors
   
 
 
Special Equipment:
* Allergy skin test materials
* Ear flush equipment
* Video otoscope
   
Useful Information:
Allow two hours for the first-time appointment exam.

Some medications interfere with skin test results and should be withdrawn prior to testing.

Dermatology technicians can discuss special conditions with the client if requested to prior to the appointment.
   

 

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