Ian Brett Spiegel, VMD, MHS, DACVD

Dr. Spiegel received his undergraduate degree from Muhlenberg College in 1996 with a double major in biology and philosophy, graduating summa cum laude and a member of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Following graduation, Dr. Spiegel attended The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Hygiene, graduating in 1998 with a Masters degree in health science (public health). During his studies at Johns Hopkins, Dr. Spiegel developed the only program of its kind proven effective in teaching elementary-school students how to behave safely around dogs (B.A.R.K. Dog Bite Prevention Program ™). Dr. Spiegel went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, where he obtained his degree in 2002, graduating magna cum laude and a member of the Phi Zeta veterinary honors society. After completing four years of veterinary medical school, Dr. Spiegel completed a rigorous one (2002-2003) year small animal rotating medicine and surgery internship at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Cornell University. After his internship, he completed a residency in veterinary dermatology and allergy at the University of California (Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine in 2005. That same year, Dr. Spiegel became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD) and he was honored with a Resident Research Award for Clinical Science. After completing his residency, he started and directed the dermatology and allergy service for over five years for the largest privately owned veterinary hospital in the United States with a general medicine and surgery practice, 24-hour emergency and critical care service, and specialty practice. Dr. Spiegel is a member of several associations, including the American College of Veterinary Dermatology (ACVD), American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology (AAVD), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and numerous other local organizations.

Aside from his clinical duties, Dr. Spiegel is also a consultant for The Veterinary Information Network, the oldest and largest online medical information service devoted to veterinary medicine. Dr. Spiegel also serves as an expert in the field of dermatology and allergy for Veterinary Medicine, a well-respected and peer reviewed journal that offers veterinary professionals an all-inclusive resource for up-to-date clinical information on preventing, diagnosing, and treating disorders. Dr. Spiegel is also a consultant for PetRays, a pioneer company for veterinary telemedicine consulting. This service is designed to help veterinarians improve the speed and quality of animal health care. Dr. Spiegel also offers advice and consults for numerous leaders in the industry.

Dr. Spiegel is the author or coauthor of numerous published scientific papers on several topics. He has lectured for several veterinary medical groups and/or meetings and he regularly attends and/or lectures at local, national and international conferences. He recently contributed to an online course (www.ceforvetsandtechs.com), which provides continuing education worldwide. His primary areas of veterinary-related interests include otology, pyoderma, managing allergies, auto-immune skin disease, parasitology, and dermatology-related pharmacology (topical and oral therapies).