Neurology & Neurosurgery
What we do
The Neurology & Neurosurgery team excels in diagnosing and managing naturally occurring neurological disorders in animals. Leveraging our expertise in neurologic assessment and a full suite of advanced electrodiagnostic and imaging methods, we provide precise and effective treatment for your pet. Our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care ensures that your beloved companions receive the best possible outcomes and enhanced well-being.
Our Services
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pets can face various illnesses and challenges that affect the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles) and appear as pain, coordination or balance problems, weakness, and seizures or seizure-like events. The Neurology team specializes in diagnosing and treating these disorders. They also conduct research to improve understanding and treatment protocols. The team specializes in medical therapies and also surgical treatments. Neurosurgeons are dedicated to advancing neurosurgery to enhance its effectiveness and provide the best quality of life for their patients.
Our Services
Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Pets can face various illnesses and challenges that affect the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles) and appear as pain, coordination or balance problems, weakness, and seizures or seizure-like events. The Neurology team specializes in diagnosing and treating these disorders. They also conduct research to improve understanding and treatment protocols. The team specializes in medical therapies and also surgical treatments. Neurosurgeons are dedicated to advancing neurosurgery to enhance its effectiveness and provide the best quality of life for their patients.
Neurology Clinical Services
- Epilepsy and Movement Disorders
- Balance problems or Vestibular conditions
- Stroke
- Congenital anomalies (present at birth)
- Neuromuscular diseases
- Intervertebral disk problems including herniation/rupture
- Cancer of the brain and spine
The section has access to:
- Advanced imaging capabilities (MRI and CT scanner)
- MRI (1.5 Tesla Unit)
- Full electrodiagnostic capabilities (electromyography and electroneurography)
- Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials (BAER testing)
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- BAER testing is also available to diagnose congenital deafness in dogs.
Neurosurgery Services
We provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for companion animals with neurological conditions and collaborate with teams throughout the hospital, as well as clinical experts at Penn Medicine.
We perform a complete range of neurosurgeries on companion animals.
Intracranial neurosurgical conditions and procedures include:
- Intervertebral disc herniation
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Wobbler syndrome
- Spinal cord injury
- Head trauma
Our Care Team
Service Chief, Neurology & Neurosurgery
Evelyn Galban, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Associate Professor, Clinical Neurology & Neurosurgery
Veterinarians
Residents, Interns, and Nursing Staff
Deborah Chapman, DVM
Resident, Neurology/Neurosurgery
CarolAnn Daidone, VMD
Resident, Neurology/Neurosurgery
Marina Hernandez Guzman, DVM
Resident, Neurology/Neurosurgery
Tessa Arendt, DVM
Speciality Intern, Neurology
Ryan Veterinary Hospital
Emergencies:
(215) 746-8911
By Appointment:
(215) 746-8387