Michael Lesser, DVM Diplomate ACVIM (cardiology) - LAWNDALE, CA

Dr. Michael Lesser graduated from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1987. He went on to complete an internship in small animal medicine and surgery; and a residency in veterinary cardiology at the Animal Medical Center in New York.
In 1991, Dr. Lesser moved to Southern Californ and achieved Diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Medicine specialty of Cardiology shortly thereafter. Over the years he has developed a specialty referral practice in the Los Angeles area and is now the medical director and head cardiologist at Advanced Veterinary Care Center in Lawndale, CA.
Dr. Lesser's expertise includes non-invasive techniques such as echocardiography, color flow Doppler ultrasound, electrocardiography and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. He also performs interventional cardiology including pacemaker implantation, balloon valvuloplasty, angiography and trans-catheter occlusion for patent ductus arteriosus.
Dr. Lesser's philosophy is to help provide animals with a good quality life for as long as possible. This is best achieved when there is a team effort which includes the owner, referring veterinarian and Dr. Lesser all working together to achieve a common goal.