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Veterinary Internal Medicine

Diving deep to provide optimum wellness for your pets.

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Our Internal Medicine Team

Our internal medicine departments allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of your pet’s health, delving deeper into any potential underlying conditions. This advanced approach helps us ensure your pets are healthy both inside and out, empowering them to live life to the fullest!

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What Is Internal Medicine? An internal medicine specialist can provide advanced care when you and your pet’s primary veterinarian determine that more comprehensive diagnostic testing, therapeutic treatments, or a second opinion is needed. Our internists possess in-depth knowledge of a wide range of internal conditions, including disorders of the gastrointestinal system, kidneys, bladder, endocrine system, liver, respiratory system, heart, and lungs. Accurate interpretation of these results is critical in developing a targeted and effective treatment plan for your pet. A veterinarian with long blonde hair examines a small fluffy white dog on a table, wearing blue gloves and using a stethoscope in a clinical setting. Two women are viewing an ultrasound image on a monitor; one operates the machine while the other sits beside her. Both are facing the screen, and the room has minimal lighting.

What To Expect Your initial appointment with an internal medicine specialist will include a detailed review of your pet’s medical history, a thorough physical examination, and a discussion of recommended diagnostic and treatment plans for your pet. We are dedicated to collaborating with you, your pet, and your family veterinarian to deliver the highest quality care and provide the information necessary to help you make informed decisions. A close-up of a gray cat with wide greenish-yellow eyes, large ears, and a curious expression, lying indoors near a white electronic device. A brown and black dog lies on a colorful, patterned blanket, resting its head and looking calmly at the camera. The background shows blurred drawers and furniture.

Just some of the disease processes we diagnose, treat, and manage…

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Chronic Gastrointestinal Diseases

Chronic Gastrointestinal Diseases like IBD, Colitis, Pancreatic Insufficiency, Food Allergies & Pancreatitis

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Endocrine Diseases

Endocrine Diseases like Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s Disease, & Addison’s Disease

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Urinary Diseases

Urinary Diseases like Kidney Disease, Kidney Infections, Incontinence & Ectopic Ureters

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Liver/Gallbladder Diseases

Liver/Gallbladder Diseases like Chronic Hepatitis, Portosystemic Shunts & Gallbladder Mucocele

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Immune-Mediated Diseases

Immune-Mediated Diseases like Immune Mediated Anemia (IMHA) Thrombocytopenia (IMT or ITP) & Polyarthritis

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Respiratory Diseases

Respiratory Diseases like Asthma, Chronic Bronchitis, Pneumonia & Collapsing Trachea

I have a 10yr old Yellow lab who was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I never knew how difficult it is to manage this disease and I am incredibly grateful to everyone at Epic Tampa. My pup is doing great thanks to them... Epic answers the phone 24/7!!

— Megan Board Certified Internal Medicine vet Dr. Cathy Meeks, who is extremely nice, listens and cares, performed an abdominal ultrasound and extensive pertinent diagnostics. Because of Dr. Meeks, Spencer is a happy and healthy puppy.

— Joanne Dr. Meeks has been taking incredible care of our cat for several months, and we couldn't be more grateful. She's one of the most knowledgeable and compassionate veterinarians we've ever worked with.

— Westley Dr. Meeks quite literally saved my dog's life. The entire staff was attentive, accommodating, and genuinely caring every step of the way.

— Carly We saw internal medicines Dr Meeks. We absolutely loved her! Bubbee's ultrasound was done within 30 minutes, with much time given for findings discussion and options for treatment.

— Heidi My dog Blue was referred to EPIC Veterinary Hospital to seek help with internal digestive problems. Dr Shelnutt is the fantastic doctor that we are seeing... I am so impressed with the knowledgeable staff and their pleasant and professional caring attitudes.

— Connie What seemed life threatening, Dr Shelnutt diagnosed and confirmed the condition. Treatment was initiated and after several weeks Tucker has improved.

— Jeff Dr Meeks and her technician Megan were so wonderful to me and my kitty Luna! Such a nice clean facility and it was very welcoming. They both explained everything to me what was going on with Luna and gave me all the options for her IBD. I know she is in good hands when she goes there! Highly recommend!!

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