veterinary surgical centers

 

  • VSC NeurologyYour dogs are in great hands

  • VSC NeurologyYour cats are in great hands

  • VSC NeurologyYour Pets are in great hands

ABOUT NEUROLOGY

Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.

Neurosurgery is a branch of surgery which involves the ability to diagnose and the technical expertise to surgically treat diseases affecting the nervous system.

Common Neurological Disorders


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NEUROSURGICAL SERVICES

  • Hemilaminectomies for Thoracolumbar Disc Herniation
  • Ventral Slots for Cervical Disc Herniation
  • Craniotomies for treatment of brain tumors, infection & trauma
  • Spinal Cord Tumor Removal
  • Spinal Fracture Stabilization
  • Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (aka Wobbler’s Disease)
  • Cauda Equina/Lumbosacral Disease
  • Altanto-Axial Instability/Sub-Luxation
  • CSF Tap
  • Muscle Nerve Biopsy

IMAGING CAPABILITIES

Veterinary Surgical Centers uses the highest quality imaging services for our patients including:

  • CT* - state of the art on-site Computed Tomography
  • MRI* - board certified Anesthesiologists are used to ensure the safety of our patients
  • Myelography
  • Fluoroscopy

*All CT & MRI scans reviewed by board certified Radiologists

Specialized Equipment

CUSA - (Ultrasonic Aspirator) The CUSA will further our ability to provide state-of-the-art surgical care for our patents. It uses ultrasonic technology to fragment, emulsify, and aspirate soft tissue and bone, limiting trauma to the surrounding tissue and vascular supply. The ultrasonic aspirator is extremely beneficial in Neurosurgery where it has been scientifically proven to remove tumor tissue more completely, thereby prolonging tumor recurrence and increasing survival time.

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NEURO LUNCH & LEARNS

Would you like our head of Neurology to come to your
office and educate you and your
staff on some of the latest news in the Neuro world?

Click here to
schedule a talk.

And the talks
are good for
CE Credits!

Newsletters

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors DOWNLOAD

Degenerative Myelopathy DOWNLOAD

Degenerative Lumbosacral Stenosis DOWNLOAD

Vertebral Fractions and Luxations DOWNLOAD

What's New in Seizure Management DOWNLOAD

IVDD in Dachshunds DOWNLOAD



 

Anne Katherman, DVM, MS, DACVIM
 (Neurology/Neurosurgery)

Dr. Anne Elizabeth Katherman is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Medicine, Specialty of Neurology. She earned her veterinary degree from Ohio State University and her Master’s degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Katherman did a one year internship at the University of Minnesota followed by a three year residency in neurology and neurosurgery at Purdue and Auburn University Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. After completing her residency, Dr. Katherman held the position of assistant professor at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1992, Dr. Katherman established her own veterinary neurology and neurosurgery referral practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Katherman has lectured on neurology and neurosurgery nationally and internationally. She is also currently working on the VIN team. She has a special interest in surgical treatment of spinal cord neoplasia, surgical and medical management of brain tumors, surgical and medical management of hydrocephalus, surgical management of atlanto-axial subluxation, cervical intervertebral disc surgery, emergency and long term management of seizure disorders, and electrodiagnostics (EMG/NCV/F wave/BAER). 

Dr. Katherman has published a number of articles in the field of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery and has given numerous short courses and audio visual presentations throughout Virginia. Dr. Katherman has a son and daughter-in-law who reside in Manchester, Maryland and is happy to be closer to them. In her free time she enjoys fly fishing, gardening, bird watching, reading and impressionist art.
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