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Advancing Veterinary Medicine, One Discovery at a Time

With more than a century of combined experience, our founding specialists have made lasting contributions to the advancement of veterinary medicine.

Their research, publications, and book chapters reflect a deep commitment to improving diagnostics, treatments, and outcomes for pets everywhere.

Below is a selection of their work featured in peer-reviewed journals and professional texts.

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Featured Publications and Key Contributions by Our Specialists

Thomas Walker, DVM, DACVECC

Publications/Book Chapters/Presentations
  • Acute lung injury following massive bee envenomation in a dog – Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 2005
  • Serial determination of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity in dogs with naturally occurring gastric dilitation-volvulus – Journal of Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, 2007
  • Retrospective evaluation of a right heart parameter score in the assessment of precapillary pulmonary hypertension in dogs (2017–2021): 135 cases – Journal of Veterinary Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, 2024

Alan Cross, DVM, DACVS

Book Chapters and Contributions
  • Nonunion fractures and tension band theory – Self-Assessment Colour Review of Small Animal Orthopedics, 1999
  • Fracture Biology and Biomechanics – Veterinary Small Animal Surgery, Chapter 42, Elsevier, 2012
Peer-Reviewed Publications

Lori MacDougall, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)

Publications
  • Insulinoma in a dog with pre-existing insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus – Bryson ER, Snead EC, McMillan C, MacDougall L, Allen AL. Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 2007 Jan-Feb; 43(1): 65–69.
  • Mammary fibroadenomatous hyperplasia in a young cat attributed to treatment with megestrol acetate – MacDougall LD. Canadian Veterinary Journal, 2003 Mar; 44(3): 227–229.
  • Antinociceptive, cardiopulmonary, and sedative effects of five intravenous infusion rates of lidocaine in conscious dogs – MacDougall LM, Hethey JA, Livingston A, Clark C, Shmon CL, Duke-Novakovski T. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 2009 Sep; 36(5): 512–522. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2995.2009.00480.x. Clinical Trial.

Stacy Andrew, DVM, DACVO

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  • Resident Research Competition, University of Florida (1996–1997) – $2,000
    Comparison of Optisol-GS corneal storage media and neomycin-polymyxin B-gramicidin ophthalmic solution for corneal preservation in the dog. (PI: Andrew SE; I: Samuelson DA, Brooks DE)
  • Harold and Veraa Morris Trust, University of Florida (1999–2001) – $6,600
    Electrodiagnostic study of the retinas of hypertensive cats with retinal detachments and following retinal re-attachment. (PI: Andrew SE; CoI: Kallberg M, Snyder PS, Komáromy AM, Gelatt KN)
  • Pari-Mutuel Wagering Trust Fund (1999–2000) – $34,000
    Seasonal differences in the bacterial and fungal flora of the normal equine eye. (PI: Andrew SE; I: Brooks DE)
  • AKC Canine Health Foundation (1998–2000) – $54,870
    DNA studies in the cataract of the Bichon Frise. (PI: Gelatt KN; CoI: Wallace MR, Andrew SE, Samuelson DA)
  • Pfizer Animal Health Clinical Affairs (1999–2002) – $20,000
    Contract research. (PI: Snyder PS; CoI: Cooke KL, Andrew SE)
  • ACVO Resident Research Competition (1998–2000) – $4,000
    Determination of anti-lens crystallin antibody titer in dogs with and without cataracts. (PI: Whigham HM; CoI: Allred DR, Brooks DE, Andrew SE)
  • Resident Research Competition, University of Florida (1998–2000) – $2,000
    Determination of anti-lens crystallin serum antibody titer in dogs with and without cataracts. (PI: Whigham HM; CoI: Allred DR, Brooks DE, Andrew SE)
  • Resident Research Competition, University of Florida (2001–2002) – $1,976
    The effect of opioid receptor blockade on equine corneal wound healing. (PI: Lassaline M; CoI: Andrew SE, Robertson SA)
Unfunded Proposals
  • Winn Feline Foundation (11/1998) – $9,652
    Electrodiagnostic study of the retinas of hypertensive cats with retinal detachment and following retinal re-attachment. (PI: Andrew SE; CoI: Kallberg M, Snyder PS, Komaromy AM, Gelatt KN)
  • Morris Animals Foundation (2001) – $7,500
    The role of endogenous opioids in healing of the canine and equine cornea. (CoPI: Andrew SE, Robertson SA)
  • Pari-Mutuel Wagering Trust Fund (2001–2002) – $36,521
    Endogenous and exogenous proteases in the tear film of normal and ulcerated equine eyes: characterization, quantification, and inhibition. (PI: Brooks DE; CoPI: Andrew SE, Ollivier FJ)
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Driven by Research, Guided by Compassion

The same dedication that drives our specialists to publish and advance the field of veterinary medicine is what guides the care we provide every day at Veterinary Specialists of Greater Atlanta. By bringing this knowledge directly into our hospital, we ensure that every patient benefits from the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatments—delivered with compassion, collaboration, and a focus on quality of life.

Learn more about the specialists who make this possible.

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