Cardiology

Frankie has had some serious cardiac issues, and we have had wonderful service with each visit. The whole staff makes you feel like your appointment is top priority.  Frankie might think otherwise, but I know his care is wonderful.

– Randi

Our Service

We diagnose and treat heart problems in animals, including heart failure, heart murmurs, arrhythmia, hypertension, valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and congenital heart disease. Treatment options range from medical management to minimally invasive procedures using interventional radiology.

Special Capabilities

  • Cardiac MRI and CT angiography
  • Cardiac ultrasound (echocardiogram including Color Flow Doppler) for non-invasive examination of the heart structure and function
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) for examination of electrical activity of the heart
  • Holter and event monitoring for long-term evaluation of the heart rhythm in the home environment
  • Interventional procedures (PDA, balloon valvuloplasty, diagnostic angiography, intrahepatic shunt, vascular anomalies)
  • Pacemaker implantation
  • Radiographs to examine the size and shape of the heart and lungs

Cardiology Doctors


Ryan Fries – DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Assistant Professor

Saki Kadotani – DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Clinical Assistant Professor

Carl Toborowsky – VMD, MA, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Clinical Assistant Professor

House Officers


Emily Javery – DVM

Veterinary Intern, Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Sumana Prabhakar – DVM

Veterinary Resident

Technical Staff


Paige Demblon – CVT

Veterinary Technician I

Candice Simpson – CVT

Veterinary Technician I