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Roger
Schrock, D.V.M.
Dr. Roger Schrock became owner and director of Portage Park Animal
Hospital in January 1985. He graduated from Purdue University School
of Veterinary Medicine in 1981. After becoming an associate Veterinarian
at Bone Animal Hospital in Chicago for one year, he managed an Animal
Emergency Clinic in Indianapolis Indiana for 2 1/2 years before joining
Portage Park Animal Hospital. Dr. Schrock's special interests include
pediatrics, geriatrics, dentistry and surgery. He lives on a farm
with his wife and three children and a Jack Russell Terrier named
Brownie. His hobbies include farming, bee keeping, hiking, and European
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Lenette
L. Renier DiCiaula, M.S., D.V.M.
Dr. Lenette L. Renier DiCiaula, DVM has been employed at Portage Park
Animal Hospital since 1995. A 1994 graduate of the University of Illinois
School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. DiCiaula's special interests include
dentistry, laser surgery and internal medicine. Prior to becoming
a veterinarian, Dr. DiCiaula was a high school Biology teacher at
Good Counsel High School. Dr. DiCiaula also has her Bachelors and
Masters of Science degrees from Loyola University in Chicago. Dr.
DiCiaula and her husband have four children and a Golden Retriever.
Dr. DiCiaula's hobbies include reading and musical and theatrical
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Joel
S. Bornstein, D.V.M.
Dr. Bornstein joined our practice in April 2003. He is our resident
Canadian, who recently moved to Chicago after having owned and operated
his own veterinary hospital in British Columbia for 16 years. When
not performing veterinary duties at Portage Park Animal Hospital &
Dental Clinic, he studies clinical psychology at the doctoral level.
His interests include music performance, mountaineering/hiking, back-country
skiing, scuba diving and computer technology. |
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Katerina
Tremlova, D.V.M.
Dr. Tremlova joined our practice in September 2005 and is excited
to be a member of the Portage Park community. A graduate of the
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Kate
completed her undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago
and has close ties to the city along with an appreciation for its
architecture. She is an avid Illini fan, but cheers for the Chicago
White Sox and Bears as well.
Dr. Tremlova
was born in the Czech Republic, where her father is a practicing
veterinarian. She came to the United States as a little girl over
20 years ago with 2 suitcases, 4 boxes of toys, and boundless optimism.
She is proud to be following in her father's footsteps.
Dr. Tremlova's
interests include internal medicine and surgery, and most of all
she enjoys enhancing the bond between pets and their people. Outside
of work she loves to savor her fiancee's gourmet cooking, enjoys
traveling, and is learning to play the banjo. She shares her home
with her dog Misha; her cats Henry, Anais, and Guiness; her bunnies
George and Coco; and her Snowflake Moray, Bob.
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Cynthia
Olsen, D.V.M.
Dr. Cynthia Olsen joined us in June 2007. She graduated from the University
of Illinois, School of Veterinary Medicine with honors. Besides interests
in Internal Medicine, Surgery and Exotics, Dr. Olsen also enjoys discussing
a holistic approach to her Clients to bring the best of alternative
and mainstream veterinary medicine together. She resides in Chicago
with her pets. Dr. Olsen has many hobbies including playing piano,
guitar and enjoying equine activities. She is a member of the American
Quarter Horse Association; along with the Chicago, Illinois and American
Veterinary Medical Associations. |
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Pablo
Garcia, D.V.M.
Dr. Pablo Garcia is the newest member of our Veterinary family. He
was born in Spain, then moved to Puerto Rico before relocating to
Virginia, where he started his Veterinary career. Dr. Garcia moved
to Chicago after his wife, a Medical Doctor, accepted a residency
in anesthesiology at Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago. Besides
his life-long love for all creatures great and small, Dr. Garcia's
professional interests include internal medicine, surgery, pediatric
and geriatric medicine. His hobbies include travel and exploring our
great city. And, yes Dr. Garcia speaks fluent Spanish. |
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Julie
Mayer, D.V.M.
Dr. Mayer consults with the doctors at Portage Park Animal Hospital
to give your pets the most comprehensive and excellent care anywhere
in the Chicagoland area.
Dr. Julie Mayer has been practicing veterinary
medicine since 1991. She is a native of Chicago and a graduate of
the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Mayer
has a special interest in holistic veterinary medicine and continuously
seeks education in the growing field of integrative care and physical
rehabilitation. She is co-owner and President of Chicago's first
holistic healing, wellness, and rehabilitation center for pets.
Dr. Mayer is certified in veterinary acupuncture
through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society and in
veterinary chiropractic through the American Veterinary Chiropractic
Association. She has also received advanced training in herbal medicine
and nutrition.
She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical
Association, the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association, the International
Veterinary Acupuncture Society, the American Veterinary Chiropractic
Association, the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association,
the Veterinary Botanical Medicine Association, the American Canine
Sports Medicine Association, and the American Association of Veterinary
Nutrition.
Dr. Mayer has appeared on numerous local network
news programs, published articles, and guest lectured. She is well
recognized and respected in the veterinary community and named one
of "Chicago's Top Vets" in the November 2001 issue of
Chicago magazine. With her traditional veterinary medicine background,
education and experience in holistic veterinary medicine, Dr. Julie
Mayer works to combine conventional and complimentary treatment
modalities providing the ultimate in an integrative healing experience.
See for yourself and treat your pet by visiting Integrative Pet
Care at 2520 W. Armitage , 773-269-2964, and integrativepetcare.com
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