Representing three unique and complementary veterinary specialties, the team at Desert Veterinary Medical Specialists works each day with the goal of providing your patients with a compassionate and cohesive treatment process. Here are some of our areas of expertise:

Melissa Riensche, DVM, DACVIM

Diagnostics

Arthrocentesis

Bone marrow core/aspirates

Bronchoscopy

Colonoscopy

Cystoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy

Conditions

Autoimmune diseases

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Hepatic dysfunction

Infectious diseases

Renal failure

We are here to help you diagnose and manage a variety of acute and chronic conditions.


Whit Church, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Diagnostics

Blood pressure evaluation

Chest radiographs

Echocardiography

Electrocardiograms

Holter monitoring

Interventional Cardiology

Angiography

Balloon valvuloplasty

Heart worm extraction

Implantable ECG loop recording

Pacemaker implantation

Pericardiocentesis

PDA closure

State-of-the-art interventional catheterization lab (Gilbert)

OFA cardiac breed certification

Cardiac care available at three locations: Gilbert, Glendale, and Scottsdale

Mobile appointments available on a limited basis in Tucson


Victoria L. Heffelman, DVM, DACVR

CT Scan

Digital Radiography

Fluoroscopy

Nuclear Medicine

Teleradiology

Ultrasound

EVERY patient has their study interpreted by our board-certified radiologist.


We welcome your call at 480.635.1110 EXT. 7 to learn more, make a referral,

or discuss a case for referral consideration.

Cardiology - Internal Medicine - Radiology - Teleradiology