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Director:
Surgery & Anesthesia/Pain Management

DVM:
University of Tennessee (Knoxville, TN)

Internship:
Animal Medical Center (New York, NY)

Residency:
Animal Medical Center (New York, NY)

Certification:  
Board Certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Membership:
Veterinary Orthopedic Society,
Veterinary Oncology Surgical
Society, American Veterinary
Medical Association, American
Animal Hospital Association,
Illinois State Veterinary
Medical Association, Chicago
Veterinary Medical Association
 

Mitch Robbins, DVM, DACVS

Surgery

Dr. Robbins has lectured on veterinary surgery at the ACVS Scientific Symposium and the Chicago Veterinary Conference. His teaching experience includes intensive postgraduate courses in hepatobiliary, neurological and gastrointestinal surgery in dogs and cats at the Animal Medical Center in New York. Dr. Robbins also donates his time to provide surgical consultations for the Shedd Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo and numerous rescue organizations.

Improving the bond between animals and the people who love them
“I became a veterinarian because I wanted to preserve and improve the strong bond and relationship that animals and their humans share. Our pets are important to us – they enhance our lives immeasurably. To be able to help keep them healthy, to give them the best quality of life, is by far the best part of my work as a veterinary surgeon.”

Leading-edge techniques for better outcomes
“I provide all aspects of veterinary surgery but I’m most interested in the latest surgical techniques and how they can improve patient care. Minimally invasive techniques like arthroscopy, laparoscopy and thoracoscopy help us achieve good outcomes while minimizing stress, postoperative pain and recovery time for our patients. I enjoy staying current in my specialty and always offer our referring veterinarians and patients the most up-to-date, effective treatment available.”

Life outside veterinary medicine…
“In my free time, I enjoy life with my wife and kids, exploring all that Chicagoland has to offer. We’re active in our synagogue, children’s charities and our kids’ soccer club. When I can, I like to ski and I always make time to read and listen to music. And even though I’ve been here since 1994, I still follow my New York sports teams, which I trust my Chicago friends and colleagues will not hold against me.”
 

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