Dr. Graham became board certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP)
in Avian medicine in 2002 and has recently recertified in this practice category.
Avian veterinarians had enormous respect, Dr. Peter Sakas of Niles, IL said, «Having been involved
in avian medicine for over thirty years I have crossed paths with many people, but when it came to the field of bird behavior, there was no one like Liz Wilson.
It is incredibly important that if your bird has a suspected health issue, that you have an examination with a veterinarian who is
proficient in avian medicine.
Tom graduated from Edinburgh University in 2011 and then completed a one - year rotating internship working extensively with exotic species (raptors and reptiles in particular), before starting his Residency
in Avian Medicine at Great Western Exotics in 2012.
But if you have a parrot, the closest veterinary hospital may not have a veterinarian with
expertise in avian medicine and you will need to choose a clinic providing bird care, not necessarily the closest clinic.
Generally speaking, neurologic PDD is one of the most difficult diseases to
diagnose in avian medicine, and there is no specific test for it.
Dr. Jenkins, a husband and father, is internationally recognized for his
work in avian medicine and surgery, exotic and laboratory animal medicine and surgery.
He has lectured at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for over 23 years conducting various guest lectures and
labs in avian medicine.
1993 - 1995
Resident in Avian Medicine and Pathology, Poultry Diagnostic Laboratory, New Bolton Center, University of Pennsylvania Coordinate large caseloads of poultry submissions from Pennsylvania's commercial poultry industry.
Headed by Dr Tom Dutton, a
specialist in Avian Medicine, it offers a 24/7 avian and exotic animal referral service for veterinary professionals.
The birds are now housed at the BCSPCA's Quakertown animal care facility, where they will receive exams and treatment oversight by a veterinarian
specializing in avian medicine from the Quakertown Veterinary Clinic.
Avian Expert With an interest for exotic pet medicine and in particular a passion for avian medicine, Elliott completed an
externship in Avian Medicine & Surgery at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital in the UAE during his final year of Vet School.
Dr. Andrea Jackman, Associate DVM Dr. Meggie Jansen, Associate DVM Dr. Anthony Pizzicarola, Associate DVM Dr. Justin Sommermeyer, Associate DVM Dr. Srividya Mandava, Associate DVM Dr. Linda Pesek, Associate DVM and board certified in Avian medicine
Our objectives are to: - Provide educational activities; - Facilitate adoption for parrots, from parakeets to macaws, because most birds need a succession of good homes; - Help veterinary students
interested in avian medicine; - Sponsor research and conservation for wild parrots; & - Advocate standards of care for birds - Create a sustainable organization
«Some can be good starter pets for children, without requiring a lot of responsibility,» said Hess, who is board - certified
in Avian medicine.
Among those who treat / see birds, very few are board - certified
in avian medicine.