Internal Medicine Services We Provide
Michael Koch
VMD, Diplomate ACVIM
Dr. Koch graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
He completed his residency at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania where he received the Jules and Lucy Silver Animal Bedside Manner
Award. Dr. Koch successfully
completed his ACVIM Internal Medicine qualifying examination and will become board
certified pending his journal publication requirement. Dr. Koch’s professional
interests include endocrinology, nasal disease, gastrointestinal
disease and immune mediated disease. His hobbies include hockey, jogging and baseball.
Michael and his wife, Lauren, have two cats: Pudding and Twizzler.
Ally, Internal Medicine Coordinator
and Animal Care Assistant with Ogee
What type of services does the internal medicine service provide?
The internal medicine service provides diagnostic and treatment services for a variety
of gastrointestinal, hormonal, urinary, hematologic (blood related), respiratory,
infectious, and immune-mediated diseases. Radiographs (x-rays), ultrasound, and
bone marrow evaluations (aspirates and biopsies) aid in the diagnosis of a multitude
of medical diseases. Endoscopy, a procedure that allows visual examination of the
interior of a body cavity or organ (such as the bladder, stomach, intestines, or
airway), is also available. The respiratory, urinary, and gastrointestinal tract
can be non-invasively evaluated and biopsies can be non-invasively obtained. We
also have the ability to perform endoscopic removal of foreign bodies from the esophagus
and stomach. Stomach and esophageal feeding tubes can be placed to provide temporary
nutrition when a dog or cat will not or cannot eat. We also provide 24-hour intensive
care monitoring for patients who are especially sick.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Appointments are set up by referral from your local veterinarian. Consultations
are scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Appointments are
also available on Saturday from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Where are you located?
Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Service is located at 825 White Spruce Blvd,
Rochester NY 14623. Our phone number is 585-424-1260.