Linda Isaacson, DVM, CCRT, cVMA, USDA Accredited

Dr. Linda Isaacson is the proud owner of Prospect Heights Animal Hospital. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin in 1999 and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in 2003. After veterinary school, she completed an intensive one year small animal internship at Manhattan Vet Group (currently called Fifth Ave Vet Specialists in Manhattan).

Dr. Isaacson is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) and has advance training in canine physical therapy and rehabilitation from the Canine Rehabilitation Institute. She is also accredited in veterinary acpuncture (cVMA) and can preform acupuncture at any of our 3 locations.  At our Franklin Ave Animal Hospital, she can provide physical therapy and conditioning services that will improve your pet’s quality of life by treating movement impairments and disabilities due to injury, disease, previous surgeries, neurological problems, arthritis, obesity, or age related changes. We also offer conditioning programs for the well pet or athlete to maximize performance, help with weight management, and improve fitness levels.

Dr. Isaacson has practiced at several hospitals in the New York area before opening the Prospect Heights Animal Hospital in 2010. She lives in Brooklyn and opened the practice to be close to home.

 

 

Matt Katz, DVM, USDA Accredited

Dr. Matt Katz graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 2003. After a five year detour in the business world, he continued his education at the University of Massachusetts before receiving his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University. Since graduating, he has been working in small animal general practice in the tristate area, with professional interests that include internal medicine and pain management. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife, as well as their amazing dog (Griz), and cats (Cheeto, Dewey, Pickle, and Moo).

 

 

 

Lauren, Novak, DVM

Dr. Lauren Novak graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Arts in biology and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Ross University. She also spent a year abroad at the Royal Veterinary College in London during her clinical studies. After graduation, she returned home to New York City and completed an internship at the ASPCA on the upper east side of Manhattan. Dr. Novak enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but has a particular interest in surgery and dentistry. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her dog Arya and her cat Bumi.

 

 

 

Michelle Mathios, DVM

Dr. Michelle Mathios graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Fordham University. She earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. She then completed a small animal rotating medical and surgical internships at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in NYC. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, playing piano, and exploring New York City. She currently lives in Brooklyn with two cats.

 

 

 

Geraline T. Arroyo, DVM

Dr. Geraline T. Arroyo was born and raised in north New Jersey. She attended MCPHS University in Boston where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Medicine and Health Studies. She then went to veterinary school at the University of Missouri where she helped rehabilitate birds of prey, organize symposiums, and traveled internationally for veterinary conservation work. Her professional interests include exotics, pathology, nutrition, and radiology. She enjoys spending her free time with her 2 family dogs, her ball python Noodles, and exploring both the city and the outdoors.

 

 

 

 

Alex Ehrenman, VMD

Dr. Alex Ehrenman grew up on Long Island, NY. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018, after which she worked at a small animal practice outside of Philadelphia. Prior to veterinary school, she received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bucknell University in 2014. Dr. Ehrenman is thrilled to finally be closer to her family. Her interests include behavior medicine, soft tissue surgery, and preventative care. She is a certified Fear-Free professional, and is passionate about keeping hospital visits low-stress for her patients. Outside of work, Dr. Ehrenman enjoys film photography, listening to podcasts, and exploring all that Brooklyn has to offer.

 

 

 

 

Nina Kozak, DVM

Dr. Nina Kozak grew up in Westchester, NY with three cats and a chihuahua. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Binghamton University, and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. She is especially interested in internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, and preventative care. Outside of the clinic Nina enjoys dancing to live music, biking around Prospect Park, and eating her way through NYC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Megan Barry, DVM

Dr. Megan Barry is originally from Long Island, New York. After completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at St. John’s University in Queens, NY she spent a year working full time as a veterinary technician. She then ventured out to the Midwest where she attended and graduated from Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After spending 4 years in Michigan, she decided to come back home to New York and now resides in Brooklyn. Her interests include feline medicine and dermatology, and she looks forward to finding new passions as she grows in her profession. Outside of the clinic, she enjoys being outdoors, listening to live music, and spending time with her cat, who is a Cornish Rex named Kye.

 

 

 

 

 

Victoria Umana, DVM

Dr. Victoria Umana graduated from Binghamton University with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech. Her interests in veterinary medicine include preventative care, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. Originally from Long Island, Dr. Umana is excited to be back in New York, close to her family. Outside of work she enjoys hiking, running, baking, exploring New York, and spending time with her pets, family, and friends. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her French Bulldog, Winston, and her pet rabbit Oliver.

 

 

 

 

 

Bunni Tan, DVM

Dr. Bunni Tan was raised in Queens, NY and received her Bachelor of Science from Brandeis University. She graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 and has been a resident of Brooklyn ever since. She has worked in a variety of settings as a clinical veterinarian in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens including general medicine and surgery, dentistry, emergency medicine and shelter medicine.