INTERNAL MEDICINE
Like people, animals can develop a variety of illnesses requiring the skilled expertise of a knowledgeable, board-certified internal medicine specialist. The Internal Medicine Service at Michigan Veterinary Specialists is comprised of a team of board-certified doctors and technicians who are leaders in their field in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital, endocrine and hematologic systems. The service provides 24/7 care for patients requiring hospitalization with a combined staff of board-certified veterinarians, emergency service veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants.
The Internal Medicine team works closely with your family veterinarian to diagnose perplexing problems, then establish a specific diagnosis and treatment plan. In addition, our entire team of board-certified experts in various disciplines routinely collaborates on challenging cases to ensure the most comprehensive care. Our highly regarded, advanced nutritional support program is also an integral element of our Internal Medicine service.
MVS provides abdominal ultrasounds for liver, gall bladder, spleen, kidney, pancreatic and bladder problems; endoscopic procedures involving the lungs, stomach, small intestine, colon and nose; and treatment for endocrine problems such as diabetes mellitus, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease and hyperthyroidism.
INTERNAL MEDICINE ULTRASOUND
Abdominal ultrasound appointments are available Monday through Friday on an outpatient basis. Procedures requiring anesthesia will be scheduled separately from the appointment. Animals scheduled for ultrasound, except diabetics, should be fasted for 12 hours before their appointment.
A full exam will be done with each ultrasound and will include interpretation of the ultrasound. Ultrasounds are not available without an exam and cannot be done on lungs, esophagus and bones. The Michigan Veterinary Specialists Imaging Center has specialized helical scanning and CT for these procedures.
WARNING SIGNS
Contact your veterinarian if you notice some of these warning signs of internal organ disease:
- Loss of appetite
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Anemia
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Coughing
- Chronic nasal discharge
- Unexplained bleeding
INTERNAL MEDICINE SERVICES
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Ultrasound guided biopsies
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Bronchoscopy
- Transtracheal wash
- Rhinoscopy
- Feeding tube placement
- CT scans
- Radioactive iodine for hyperthyroid cats
- Cystoscopy
CLIENT EDUCATION ARTICLES
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INTERNISTS
Dr. Lauren Boyd |
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- DVM, Board Certification pending
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree: The Ohio State
University
- Internship: Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center,
Connecticut
- Residency: The Animal Medical Center of New York
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| Not being able to imagine doing anything else,
Dr. Boyd always wanted to be a veterinarian. She’s originally
from Northwest Ohio and previously was an equine riding instructor.
She now lives in Bloomfield Hills with her husband and Jack
Russell Terrier. On her days off, she enjoys reading, cooking
and horseback riding. |
Dr. Marc Elie |
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- DVM, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary
Internal Medicine (Board Certified in Internal Medicine)
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree: Michigan State
University
- Residency: University of Pennsylvania
- Areas of Interest: Endocrinology, infectious diseases,
gastroenterology
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| A native Michigander, Dr. Elie
has traveled professionally throughout the Midwest and Eastern
states. Both Dr. Elie and his brother are internists. While
his brother decided to pursue human medicine, Dr. Elie followed
his dream of working with animals. In his off time, Dr.
Elie is an arts advocate and shares his home with a Fox
Terrier named George. |
Dr. Ned F. Kuehn |
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- DVM, MS, Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary
Internal Medicine (Board Certified in Small Animal Internal
Medicine)
- Albion College, B.A. (Phi Beta Kappa)
- Purdue University, M.S.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree: Michigan State
University
- Internship: Louisiana State University
- Residency: Purdue University
- Areas of Interest: Gastroenterology, liver diseases,
respiratory diseases, and feline kidney transplants
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| Born in Corona, California,
Dr. Kuehn's family relocated to Michigan where he spent
most of his childhood. While attending Michigan State University
Veterinary College, Dr. Kuehn studied pharmacology and medicine.
When one of his professors encouraged the young doctor to
seek an internship, Dr. Kuehn followed the advice and chose
internal medicine as his area of specialty. An avid bird
watcher, Dr. Kuehn's furry family consists of a flat-coated
retriever and mixed kitty. |
Dr. Amy Lynn |
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- B.A., B.S., DVM, Practice limited to Internal Medicine
- Post University, B.A.
- Binghamton University, B.S.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree: Cornell University
- Internship: Center for Specialized Veterinary Care,
NY
- Special Interests: Feline diseases, metabolic disorders,
shelter medicine
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| After adopting her first cat,
Leonore, Dr. Lynn decided to pursue her childhood dream
of becoming a veterinarian. In addition to her education
and hands-on experience, she has volunteered at numerous
shelters assisting in everything from cleaning kennels to
assisting with surgeries. Originally from Ohio, Dr. Lynn
now resides in Farmington Hills with her four kitties—Leonore,
Gershwin, Margot and Miette—and unwinds with classical
music and a good book. |
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