Dermatology - Staff
Dr. Linda Messinger, DVM
Dr. Andrea Lam, DVM
Dr. Andrea Lam grew up north of the United States border in the beautiful city of Toronto, Canada. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree (with honors) in Zoology from the University of Guelph and remained there to attend the Ontario Veterinary College where she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (with honors) in 2006. Very early on in veterinary school, Dr. Lam discovered she had a special interest in skin diseases of dogs and cats. She spent several summers working on research projects relating to chronic ear diseases in dogs as well as helping to develop a website that teaches dermatology to veterinary students in Canada. She also traveled all over the country to participate in dermatology externships with world renowned veterinary dermatologists in academia and private practice. Dr. Lam was honored with the Dr. Wendy Parker Award in Veterinary Dermatology for the highest marks in the veterinary dermatology rotation/courses. After graduation, she completed a one-year small animal internship in medicine and surgery, prior to moving to California where she completed a clinically intensive residency in veterinary dermatology and allergy at the University of California, Davis. . Dr. Lam's professional interests include food allergies, immune-mediated pustular and bullous diseases, behavior disorders affecting the skin and heritable skin conditions. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of all diseases affecting skin, ears, claws and anal sacs. She has given lectures to students, student organizations and at continuing education meetings to veterinarians in general practice. Dr. Lam is actively involved in several ongoing research projects with both the Dermatology and Behavior Services at UC Davis and likes to keep up-to-date on the newest therapies and treatments available in veterinary dermatology.
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Dr. Stephen D. White, DVM Diplomate ACVD
Miriam Cabrera, DVM
Miriam holds a Bachelors of Science Degree in animal science from Kansas State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Ureña in the Dominican Republic. Miriam has worked with veterinary dermatologists, including Dr. Messinger, from 1994- 2002 in the Orlando area where she managed the Veterinary Dermatology Center. She left the area to manage a general practice in South Florida. Her last year was dedicated to working with a veterinary ophthalmologist where she has expanded her knowledge immensely. She joined Dr. Messinger and VSAS in 2006.
Technicians
Bobby, CVT
Bobby has 2 cocker spaniels and their names are Buji and Halle.
Jenny, CVT
Jenny has been in the veterinary field since 2005. Jenny has been with us since 2009. Before coming to VRCC she worked in General Practice, Surgery, and with Laboratory Animals. Jenny moved to Colorado from Minnesota. She has a Boxer mix named Luigi.
Katie, CVT
Katie joined VSAS in 2009. Prior to working with us she worked in a large veterinary dermatology practice in Orange County, CA. She has been in the verterinary field since 2001 and graduated from Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2006. Katie's passion is veterinary dermatology and allergy. She first became interested in veterinary dermatology when she saw how well a dog did on allergy injections (allergen-specific immunotherapy)-- "It was amazing how much more comfortable this dog was and how much better this dog looked after starting allergy shots. From then on I was hooked; I had to learn more about veterinary dermatology". Katie has been working in veterinary dermatology for over 3 years. When not working, she loves to spoil her cats, a Sphynx named Witty and a medium haired kitty named B.K., as well as her cockapoo, Madeline.
Megan, CVT
Megan moved from Los Angeles, CA to Colorado Springs in the spring of 2007 to enjoy the beautiful mountains and be closer to family. She worked for Animal Dermatology Specialty Clinic in Marina Del Rey, CA. for several years and found it very interesting and rewarding. Together with her husband Keith, they share their home with three rescued Greyhounds (one of whom as atopy and is doing well on
Debora, MBA, CVTA
"After retiring from corporate america, I was given an opportunity to make a serious effort to help those that have given me untold happiness for as long as I can remember – the animals!! I returned to school and was certified as a Veterinary Technician Assistant in December 2005. I love to help animals. My husband and I share our home with dogs, cats, fish (inside and outside), and we are hoping to add a horse in the near future. In 1993 I helped organize Denver Samoyed Rescue (DSR) and am still actively involved. DSR is a member of the local All Breed Rescue Network and works closely with area shelters to become apprised of Samoyeds needing to be placed in new homes. It provides foster homes if needed, handles dogs found running at large, and takes requests from people wishing to place their Samoyeds in other homes. DSR does not sell dogs. I’ll be happy to share my passion for this work with you if you ask!"
Laura, Client Service Representative (CSR)
Laura had been in customer service since 1993 and has worked since 1999 in the veterinary hospitals... this is her first time working in a veterinary specialty hospital. Laura joined us in 2007. It is Laura who you will most often speak with when calling us. She has a great command of our schedule and will get to recognize many of you by your voice. You can recognize hers by her "Texas-twang". |
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atology residency at the University of Florida and then remained on staff there for one year. The University of Florida has one of the largest veterinary dermatology residency programs in the world. While at the University of Florida, Dr. Messinger taught hundreds of veterinary students as well as veterinarians about the specialty of veterinary dermatology. She was in private specialty practice in the Orlando area before moving to Colorado in 1995 to establish the Department of Dermatology at the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado. Dr. Messinger has delivered lectures on veterinary dermatology to a variety of professional and lay groups, both at the national and local level. In addition, Dr. Messinger has authored many scientific articles, review articles, and book chapters. To advance our understanding of skin diseases in animals (so as to help our patients), Dr. Messinger has be involved in a variety of research projects related to veterinary dermatology. Dr. Messinger is also a consultant in dermatology for a large veterinary corporation. Dr. Messinger is a member of the ACVD, American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology, American Veterinary Medical Association, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, Denver Area Veterinary Medical Society, and the Cornell Feline Health Center.
Dr. White is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (since 1983). He held faculty positions at the veterinary schools at Tufts University in New England and at Colorado State University before joining the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis as a full Professor in 1998. He has also been staff dermatologist at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston; a sabbatical professor at the National Veterinary School in Nantes, France; and a Clinical Teaching Locum at the Atlantic Veterinary College on Prince Edward Island, Canada. He has published more than 80 articles in refereed journals and has lectured worldwide on the subject of veterinary dermatology. His areas of interest include cutaneous manifestations of systemic disease, non-steroidal therapy of auto-immune disease, and congenital skin disease. Dr. White also has a special interest in skin problems of rabbits. In 2000, Dr. White was bestowed the prestigious ACVD Award of Excellence. Dr. White is dedicated to working closely with you and your family veterinarian to help manage and treat your special family member(s) skin, ear, coat, nail, anal sac and/or allergy problems. He works with us periodically. Dr. White is proficient in the French language. 
