THE NEW BARKER 71 www.TheNewBarker.com A newly remodeled, state-of-the-art practice, housing the best diagnostic and treatment capabilities available, including its own on-site, high-field MRI, has recently opened in Clearwater, Florida. Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) is the Gulf Coast’s leading provider of neurology and neurosurgery for dogs and cats suffering from disorders of the brain, spinal cord and neuromuscular system. SCAN has the only on-site MRI for companion animals inTampa Bay, ensuring that patients receive necessary diagnostics and treatment in a timely manner.The GE high-field 1.5 Tesla MRI is located within the practice’s specially-designed, copper room. This is where SCAN’s team of board-certified neurolo- gists quickly and accurately identify a host of disorders such as herniated discs, spinal cord injuries, head trauma and brain tumors. SCAN founders and owners, Eric and Dr. Michelle Carnes, purchased the 7500-square foot building in 2016. The practice also boasts two surgical suites, five exam rooms, an electrodiagnostic room, a digital x-ray suite, a complete hematology laboratory, an intensive care unit, a large treatment area, and expansive reception area. SCAN sees patients by referral only from primary care veterinarians. Its neurologists are on call for emergency referrals 24/7/365. Board-certified neurologist Dr. Michelle Carnes will serve as the medical director, and with board-certified neurologist Dr. Jim Cook, will be the primary neurology/neurosurgery providers at SCAN- Clearwater location.They have a second location in Naples, Florida. The company’s team of board-certified neurolo- gists/neurosurgeons, and highly-skilled support staff work closely with primary care veterinarians to provide unparalleled treatment for disorders such as seizures, herniated discs, spinal cord injuries, head trauma and brain tumors. If your dog has had seizures, or you suspect a neu- rological problem, ask your primary care veterinarian about SCAN. SCAN: Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology Now Open in Clearwater. Dr. Michelle B. Carnes, MS, DVM, DACVIM and her dog Dennis. SCAN - 2481 Sunset Pointe Road Clearwater - 727.325.2955 infoclearwater@ScanFl.com - www.ScanFL.com z ģ ſ œ Ŭ  ś ů Ŭ & œ ÷ Â Ę ¶   ś  œ Ǝ  ś Ŭ ů ò  Ŭ  ś ů Ŭ  ƒ œ  Ť Ż Ť ö Ż Ż Ɵ ö ĭ Ť Ũ Ú D Â Ę ů ÷ ģ Ę Ŭ ƕ ģ ſ Ŭ ś ƒ Ə Ŭ ů ò ÷ ś Ŭ ƒ ¶ Ŭ ÷ Ę c ,  Ŭ E  tŬ
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