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ROGER K. JOHNSON, DVM - INTERNAL MEDICINE
DVM, Dip A.C.V.I.M.  Board Certified Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine

Edu: Oregon State University undergrad. Degree/major: Pre-vet from 1962-1965. Graduated from Veterinary School in 1969 at Washington State University. Internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York from 1969 to 1970. Completed Residency in 1971 from The Animal Medical Center. Practicing at this facility since 1977. Professional Interests: Cardiology, echocardiography, abdominal ultrasonography and endoscopy. Personal Interests: Skiing, windsurfing, and bicycling. Professional Org: ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, CVMA, CCVMA.

STEPHEN W. ATWATER, DVM, MS - ONCOLOGY
DVM, MS, Dip A.C.V.I.M.  Board Certified Specialist in Veterinary Oncology

Edu: Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, graduated in 1988; completed Internship in Internal Medicine. Completed Residency in Oncology, and received M.S. degree in Clinical Sciences. Joined EBVS in January 2004. Professional Interests: Internal medicine, oncology. Personal Interests: Gardening, cycling, and cooking. Professional Org: ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, CVMA, CCVMA, National Society Phi Zeta.

MARIELLE GOOSSENS, DVM - INTERNAL MEDICINE
DVM, Dip A.C.V.I.M. Board Certified Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine

Edu: Utrecht University, Netherlands, graduated from veterinary school in 1992. Internship at Utrecht University from 1993 to 1994. Residency at U.C. Davis, 1994 to 1997. Practicing at this facility since 1997. Professional Interests: Endocrinology and reproduction. Personal Interests: Hiking, gardening, and cycling. Professional Org: ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, CVMA, CCVMA.

PETER NURRE, DVM - INTERNAL MEDICINE, SENIOR RESIDENT

Edu: San Francisco State University, major: Biology and Nutrition. Graduated in 1993. U.C. Davis (VMTH), graduated 2001. Completed Internship in 2002 and is currently the senior internal medicine resident at this facility. Professional Interests: Internal medicine and cardiology. Personal Interests: Outdoor and sporting activities. Professional Org: ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, CVMA, CCVMA.

CARLO VITALE, DVM - DERMATOLOGY
DVM, Dip A.C.V.D.  Board Certified Specialist in Veterinary Dermatology

Edu: Penn State University undergrad. Degree/Major: B.S. Biology, graduated 1984. Veterinary School at Mississippi State University. Internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA. Residency completed in 1994 at U.C. Davis, Dermatology. Practicing at this facility since 1997. Professional Interest: Dermatology. Personal Interest: Tropical gardening. Professional Org: ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, CVMA, CCVMA.

KATRINA HALL-ESSOE, DVM - Practice Limited to Oral Surgery & Dentistry

Edu: Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduated 1995. Completed Internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA. Dental Residency at Main Street Small Animal Hospital in San Diego, CA. Practicing at this facility since 2002. Professional Interests: Small animal dentistry and oral surgery. Personal Interests: Yoga, traveling, golf, outdoor activities, and three cats: Road Apple, Dexter, and Daffy. Professional Org: AVMA, AAHA, CCVMA, American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS), National Society Phi Zeta.

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East Bay Veterinary Specialists

2803 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925 937 5001         Fax: 925 937 8519
Internet: http://www.ebvs.com