ANSWERING QUESTIONS ABOUT DESERT TORTOISES
A GUIDE FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK WITH THE PUBLIC

Kristin H. Berry & Timothy Duck
APPENDIX 2

CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3
CHAPTER 4
CHAPTER 5
CHAPTER 6
CHAPTER 7
APPENDIX 1
APPENDIX 2
APPENDIX 3

Appendix 2: List Of Veterinarians Who Treat Turtles And Tortoises

This list has been compiled to help people locate veterinarians who can treat turtles and tortoises. Appearance of a veterinarian on this list does not constitute an endorsement by the authors or any club or agency. Individuals wishing to have their captive tortoises examined or treated by a veterinarian should make their own inquiries as to the qualifications and experience of the veterinarians, their procedures for treatment, and prices. Names of veterinarians are arranged by state and area code.

Although there have been tremendous advances in the treatment of reptiles over the last few years, readers should be aware that few veterinarians have received specialized training in reptile/tortoise medicine. Medical treatment for tortoises can be expensive. Diagnostic and laboratory tests, combined with the cost of medication may easily run $100 to $200, with much higher costs for surgery.

Since most illnesses occur in recently acquired animals or in animals kept for long periods under improper conditions, expensive medical costs often can be avoided. Be careful when selecting an animal, and make sure that you can provide the proper care before you acquire a pet tortoise. Quarantine new pets to prevent the spread of disease.

 
NEVER RELEASE A SICK OR INJURED TORTOISE INTO THE WILD!
 

ARIZONA

Mesa/Tempe/Scottsdale/Apache Junction/Gilbert

Richard Funk, DVM
VCA Mesa Animal Hospital
858 N. Country Club Drive
Mesa, AZ 85201
(480) 833-7330

Todd Driggers, DVM
Foothills Mobile Exotic DVM
1530 W. Elliot Road
Gilbert, AZ 85233
(Ahwatukee and surrounding areas)
(480) 706-8478

Nanette Westhof, DVM
Tri-City Veterinary Hospital and Acacia Cat Clinic
2332 E. Broadway
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 968-9236
 

Phoenix/Glendale

Marilyn Lieb, DVM
Desert View Animal Hospital
4126 E. Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85018
(602) 955-5500
 
 

Tucson

Jim Jarchow, DVM
Orange Grove Animal Hospital
3091 West Orange Grove Road
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 877-2626
 

CALIFORNIA

Central Valley/Coastal California

W. M. Thomas Jr., DVM
L. E. Martin II, DVM
Midtown Veterinary Clinic
3333-D Kimber Dr.
Newbury Park, CA 91320
(805) 498-6694

Robert Mushkot, DVM
Adobe Veterinary Hospital
17787 Sierra Highway
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 251-3710

Karen S. Martin, DVM
East/West Veterinary Clinic
1625 #A E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 496-2930

E. Thompson, DVM
Sean McCormack, DVM
Todd Hughs, DVM
Ken Coscarlli
Conejo Valley Veterinary Clinic
1850 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
(805) 495-4671

Marti Rae Armington, DVM
Port Hueneme Animal Hospital
701 E. Port Hueneme Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(805) 488-4514

Michael Pierce, DVM
Rancho Sequoia Veterinary Hospital
3380 Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 522-7476

Laura Gonzales, DVM
Valley Veterinary Clinic
845 Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065
(805) 526-0917

Lexi Rugg, DVM
Valley Animal Hospital
102 S. Fairview Ave.
Goleta, CA 93117
(805) 964-7755

Richard Svihla, DVM
Lacy Animal Hospital
522 Warren Drive
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-7532

Sherry Clark, DVM
Southwest Veterinary Hospital
2905 Brundage Lane
Bakersfield, CA 93304
(805) 327-5719

Duane Stephens, DVM
Coast Veterinary Clinic
1825 Quintana Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
805) 772-2228

Donald Martinucci, DVM
Adobe Animal Clinic
2255 S. Broadway, Suite D
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-1131

Steven Fenster, DVM
Clovis Pet Hospital
722 Lincoln Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 297-1222

Ken Stocks, DVM
Aubrey Alfaro, DVM
San Joaquin Veterinary Clinic
4333 N. Blackstone
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 227-3596

Leslie Garrow, DVM
Ruth Adams, DVM
Cottage Lamorinda Veterinary Hospital
1590 Boulevard Way
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
(925) 935-9080

Wendi Aengus, DVM
Valley Veterinary Hospital
1780 Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 932-2420

Kent Littlehale, DVM
Jennifer Lawrence, DVM
Susan Johnson, DVM
Santa Clara Pet Hospital
830 Kiely Blvd. Ste 107
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 296-5857

Christine McFadden, DVM
Valley Animal Hospital
58 West 16th Street
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 384-7387

David Faria, DVM
Atchison Veterinary Hospital
3112 Atchison
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1856

 

Mojave and Colorado Deserts

Susan Klages, DVM
Eldorado Animal Hospital
74-320 Hwy 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 340-4243

J. McClaine, DVM
Desert Care Animal Hospital
15664 Main Street, Suite 130
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 949-7387

C. Lind, DVM
Bishop Veterinary Hospital
1650 N. Sierra Highway
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-5801

Larry, F. Bosma, DVM
All Creatures Veterinary Service Inc.
North Valley Veterinary Clinic
c/o 43619 N. Sierra Highway
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 945-7606

Alson Sears, DVM
Sears' Veterinary Hospital
565 West Avenue I
Lancaster, CA 93534
(661) 948-5911

David Gantenbein, DVM
Antelope Valley Animal Hospital
1326 West Ave. N
Palmdale, CA 93551
(661) 273-1234

Dr. Clemingson, DVM
Crestwood Animal Hospital
1131 Inyokern Road
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
(760) 446-7616

 

Southern California: 818 and 626 Area Codes

Kay Mohiuddin, DVM
Huntington Pets, Birds and Exotics
535 W. Huntington Dr.
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 795-4353

Dr. Kanfer DVM
Dr. Domotor’s Animal House
135 W Foothill Blvd
Monrovia, CA 91016
(626) 303-7881

Dennis L. Fees, DVM
Arcadia Small Animal Hospital
311 N. Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91066-1270
(626) 447-2244

Bradford Capper, DVM
Agoura Animal Clinic
28282 Dorothy Dr.
Agoura, CA 91301
(818) 991-1036

Amy Worell, DVM
All Pets Medical Center
7606 Fallbrook Avenue
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 883-2600

Steve Haerther, DVM
Gaylon TeSlaa, DVM
Cozycroft Pet Hospital
20601 Plummer
Chatsworth, CA 91311
(818) 341-3040

James Isaacs, DVM
Robert Clinpsham, DVM
Encino Veterinary Clinic
17009 Ventura Blvd.
Encino, CA 91316
(818) 783-7387

Chris Cauble, DVM
Mobile Vet
Glendale, CA 91201
www.petsdoc.com
(818) 242-5576

Dennis Morley, DVM
Morley Animal Hospital
7125 Darby Avenue
Reseda, CA 91335
(818) 343-1915

Ted Adler, DVM
Craig Adler, DVM
Dan Reimer, DVM
Dr. Tim Walter, DVM
Adler Veterinary Group
16911 Roscoe Blvd.
Sepulveda, CA 91343
(818) 893-6366

Michael Gerry, DVM
Kristin  Swindall, DVM
Cypress Avenue Animal Hospital
1400 Cypress Avenue
Covina, CA 91724
(626) 331-0775

Ronald H. Corbett, DVM
Alosta Animal Hospital
1821 E. Route 66
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 963-1674

H. D. Henstra, DVM
Kristin Carrillo, DVM
Alhambra Veterinary Hospital
1501 W. Mission Road
Alhambra, CA 91803
(626) 289-9227

 

Southern California and Greater Los Angeles Area

Camillo Rocha, DVM
Firestone Animal Hospital
7539 E. Firestone Blvd.
Downey, CA 90241
(562) 928-1341

Walter Rosskopf, DVM
Avian and Exotics
4871 W. Rosecrans Avenue
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-0693

J. J. Bernstein, DVM
Ber-Mar Pet Hospital
349 E. Florence Avenue
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 677-9187

Frank Lavac, DVM
Michelle Jackson, DVM
Karen Ballee, DVM
Malisha Small, DVM
Dr. Michelle Jack, DVM
Wilshire Animal Hospital
2421 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 828-4587

Robert M. Kaufman, DVM
Harbor Animal Hospital
2078 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501
(310) 328-3733

Patty Boge, DVM
Narbonne Animal Clinic
25445 Narbonne Avenue
Lomita, CA 90717
(310) 325-5850

Bill Ridgeway, DVM
Michelle Baccaro, DVM
Carl Palazzolo, DVM
Dr. Claudine Seto, DVM
Long Beach Animal Hospital
3816 E. Anaheim Street
Long Beach, CA 90804
(562) 434-9966

 

Southern California: 909 and 951 Area Code

Ann McDowell, DVM
Chaparral Pet Hospital
915A West Foothill
Claremont, CA 91711
(909) 625-1561

Roger Levoy, DVM
Michael Bobeck, DVM
Baldy View Animal Hospital
1497 Foothill Blvd.
LaVerne, CA 91750
(909) 596-7771

Louis Burch, DVM
Animal Medical Clinic of Redlands
340 N. 6th St.
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 793-4775

Sherry Brothers, DVM
Highland Avenue Veterinary Clinic
1731 E. Highland Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92404
(909) 889-0093

Hong Park, DVM
Sunnymead Veterinary Clinic
24588 Sunnymead Blvd.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 242-4056

 

Southern California: 714 and 949 Area Codes

H. Kopit, DVM
Stanton Pet Hospital
8591 Katella
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 828-5891

Jennifer Pursley, DVM
Gayle Roberts, DVM
Northwood Animal Hospital
13925 Yale Avenue, #115
Irvine, CA 92620
(949) 559-1992

David Chapman, DVM
J. Pasco, DVM
All Creatures Care Cottage
1912 Harbor Blvd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 642-7151

Ann Ichikawa, DVM
Christy Fisher, DVM
Scott Weldy, DVM
Dr. Nicole Beaudet, DVM
Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital
21771 Lake Forest Dr., #111
Lake Forest, CA 92630
(949) 855-9744

Donna Alonso, DVM
Dr. Belinda Lee, DVM
Dr. Katherine Wentworth, DVM
Tri-City Pet Hospital
1145 S. Placentia Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92631
(714) 870-9090

A. Gill, DVM
Adams Pet Clinic
10130 Adams
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 964-1605

Donald Tyler, DVM
Beach City Animal Hospital
7412 Warner Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-3523

Kechaen Chang, DVM
SeaGate Veterinary Hospital
16061 Bolsa Chica Road
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
(714) 846-4436

Matt Brady, DVM
Veterinary Housecalls
1499 Calle Alcazar
San Clemente, CA 92672
(949) 498-9588

Robert Woods, DVM
K. G. Kali, DVM
North Tustin Veterinary Clinic
14081 S. Yorba, Suite 103
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 838-7440

Don Person, DVM
Tia Greenberg, DVM
Dr. Nicole Dielo, DVM
Westminster Veterinary Group
6621 Westminster Blvd
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 899-1100

Bruce S. Levine, DVM
Huntington Beach Veterinary Hospital
724 Utica Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7591

Tom Greek, MS, DVM
Dr. Grace Matsuura, DVM
Yorba Regional Animal Hospital
8290 E. Crystal Dr.
Anaheim, CA 92807
(714) 777-1661

 

Southern California and San Diego Region: 619, 760 and 858 Area Codes

Todd R. Cecil, DVM, Pet Emergency & Specialty Center Avian/Exotic Service
5232 Jackson Drive, Suite 105
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 462-4800

Robert Larsson, DVM
University Animal Clinic
7134 University Avenue
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 463-9861

Janet Loken, DVM
San Diego Pet Hospital
7368 Broadway
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(619) 462-6600

Nancy Laing, DVM
Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna, DVM
Paradise Valley Road Pet Hospital
8360 Paradise Valley Road
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 475-9770

Jennifer Niffen, DVM
Rosanne Brown, DVM
Elizabeth Stone, DVM
Janet Loken, DVM
Dr. Josette Bevirt, DVM
Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital
2988 Jamacha Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 660-6767

David Judy, DVM
Judy Veterinary Clinic
1764 N. 2nd Street
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 449-3500

Dr. Lindbeck, DVM
Del Norte Plaza Veterinary Clinic
306-F El Norte Parkway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 741-8387

Gary Gallerstein, DVM
Carmine Bausone, DVM
Acacia Animal Hospital
1040 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 745-8115

Bob Cartin, DVM
Mission Animal and Bird Hospital
3308 Mission Avenue
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 433-3763

Mark Handel, DVM
Palomar Animal Hospital
2615 S. Santa Fe Ave.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 727-7622

Jeffrey Jenkins, DVM
Dr. Armando Burgos, DVM
Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
2317 Hotel Circle S. #C
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 260-1412

Bob Smatt, DVM
Genessee Bird and Pet Clinic
5621 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92111
(858) 278-1575

Dr. Thomas H. Boyer
The Pet Hospital of Penasquitos
9888-F Carmel Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 484-3490

Kevin Fenton, DVM
All Creatures Veterinarian Care
78359 HWY 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 564-1154

 

Northern California: 408, 650, 530, 707, and 916 Area Codes

Chris Sanders, DVM
Wildwood Veterinary Hospital
838 Portola Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-9453

Elaine Salinger, DVM
Whyte-Ivie Pet Hospital
1111 El Camino
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 583-5039

Jerilou Oliphant, DVM
Charleen Lea-Shouse, DVM
Dr. Wendy Bithell, DVM
Arcata Animal Hospital
1300 Giuntoli Lane
Arcata, CA 95521
(707) 822-2402

Shannon Riggs, DVM
Shacher Malka, DVM
Elizabeth Mitchell, DVM
Michelle Hawkins, DVM
Dr. Ashley Zender, DVM
Dr. Marilyn Koski, DVM
Dr. Theresa Baumgardner, DVM
Dr. Scott Webber DVM
Small Animal Clinic
Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital
University of California
1 Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
(530) 752-1393

Dr. Van Riper
Elk Grove Veterinary Hospital
8640 Elk Grove Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95624
(916) 685-9589

Richard Slevin DVM
Marianne Brick, DVM
Dr. Mira Sanchez, DVM
Dr. Rebecca Duerr, DVM
Madison Ave. Vet. Clinic
8520 Madison Ave
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 961-1541

 

NEVADA

Las Vegas

Christine Kolmstetter
Cheyenne West Animal Hospital
8630 W. Cheyenne Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89129
(702) 395-1800

Joanne Stephanatos
Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital
1325 Vegas Valley Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 735-7184

Lindsay Hucke
Fort Apache Animal Clinic
9140 W. Sahara Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 228-4000

Toby Goldman
Island Pet Hospital
7035 W. Ann Road #130
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 645-7387

Dr. Jamie Sulliban, DVM
Aloha Animal Hospital
7341 S. Torrey Pines
Las Vegas, Nevada 89139
(702) 567-5222

Jason Sulliban
Dr. Fujikawa, DVM
Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital
1550 S. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 259-9200

Michael Williams
Peter Perron
Southwest Animal Hospital
6101 W. Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 367-6700

Tucker Barton
Clare LaGarde
Dr. Christina Lee, DVM
Boulder Animal Hospital
1252 Wyoming Street
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 293-3744

Robert Kessler
1914 E. Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 457-8050

George Stoecklin
North Las Vegas Animal Hospital
2437 E. Cheyenne Ave
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 642-5353

Randy Winn
Sandra Rivera
Black Mt. Animal Hospital
1000 Boulder Highway
Henderson. NV 89015
(702)565-6558

Sharon Gorman
Dr. Brent Brewer, DVM
Creature Comforts Animal Hospital
5741 Sky Pointe Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89131
(702) 658-7339

Deborah Ann White
Dr. Sarah Blakesley DVM
Dr. Jacqueline Shoppa DVM
Dr. Tessie Harber DVM
Lone Mt. Animal Hospital
6688 Q. Cheyenne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 645-3116

Dominic Cacioppo
Park Animal Hospital
8400 S. Eastern Ave
Henderson, NV 80074
(702) 361-5850

Dudley Pflaum
Dr. William Flannery, DVM
Horizon Veterinary Clinic
601 Greenway Rd
Henderson, NV 89015
(702 558-4552

Jamie Sulliban
Hualapai Animal Hospital
1165 S. Hualapai Way
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 242-1333

 

Pahrump

Holly Henseler
6981 N. Highway 160
Pahrump, NV 89060
(775) 751-2224
 
 

Reno/Carson City

Mark Ditsworth
Kings Row Pet Hospital
3653 Kings Row
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 747-1211
 

UTAH

St. George/Midvale

Martin Orr, DVM
Bird and Exotic Pet Hospital
1050 E. Fort Union Blvd.
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 565-1263
Bruce Jacobson, DVM
Dr. Nate Stefanoff, DVM
St. George Veterinary Hospital
775 South Main Street
St. George, UT 84770
(435) 673-9673
 

Last Updated January 2008

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