Biography of the Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Lawrence Bagley DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

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 Originally from Tucson, Arizona.
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 Undergraduate studies: University of Arizona (1984-87). Go Wildcats!!
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 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Colorado State University (1987-91).
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 Small Animal Internship: Mesa Veterinary (Referral) Hospital (1991-92), Mesa, AZ.
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 Veterinary Ophthalmology Residency (3 yr post-doctoral studies): Eye Clinic for Animals (1992-95) in Los Angeles, CA under Dr. Dan Lavach. During his residency, ophthalmic rotations were also performed at Stanford University medical school, and the veterinary schools at North Carolina State University, and University of Florida.
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 Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO) in 1996.
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 Moved to Pittsburgh, PA and started the Animal Eye Clinic of Pittsburgh in 1997.
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 Lecturer at many local (WPVMA, NWPVMA, EOVMA), state (PVMA), and national (ACVO, VOTS) veterinary association conferences; and author of several scientific articles in national veterinary journals.

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Rachel Keller, DVM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

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 Dr. Keller obtained her bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona in 1998 followed by her veterinary degree at Colorado State University in 2002.
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 After a one year rotating small animal internship at Auburn University, she completed a residency in comparative veterinary ophthalmology from the University of Tennessee in June of 2006.
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 She remained on faculty at the University of Tennessee as a clinical instructor in ophthalmology before moving back to her hometown of Pittsburgh in October of 2006, when she joined the Animal Eye Clinic of Pittsburgh.
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 Dr. Keller obtained diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in the Fall of 2006.
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 Her research interests, including sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome and equine ophthalmology, have lead to several publications in the scientific literature and she has lectured at several continuing education seminars.
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 When not at work, Dr. Keller enjoys hiking with her dogs, water skiing, and spending time with family.

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Qualifications to become a Board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ACVO):

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 Graduate from an accredited veterinary school; obtain DVM or VMD degree
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 1 year medical / surgical internship
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 3-year ACVO-approved veterinary ophthalmology residency (including writing case reports and scientific publications; lecturing / teaching; completing ophthalmic basic science courses at medical or veterinary school; ocular pathology rotation; training with multiple species: small, large, laboratory and exotic animals)
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 Completion of comprehensive written, oral, and practical examinations administered by the ACVO
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 There are approximately 220 board-certified Veterinary Ophthalmologists in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists : www.acvo.com

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Technicians:

Head Technician: Audrey Summers

Technicians: Sheri, Melinda, Sondra, Stephanie, Stephanie

Receptionists:

Head Receptionist: Amanda Furda
Receptionists: Marge, Sue, Helen, Maryann, Tanya, Beth, Jennifer

Management:

Hospital Administrator: Kenneth D. Spokane
Operations Manager : Dory Ortlip
Human Resources Specialist : Rebecca Sweeney

 

 
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