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Small Animal Internal Medicine

Oncology Service:

The MSU-CVM Small Animal Medicine group is pleased to announce that Dr. Kim Johnson has joined our faculty as a boarded oncologist.  Dr. Johnson graduated from MSU in 2002, and subsequently completed an internship at the University of Tennessee and an oncology residency at the University of Missouri.  With the addition of Dr. Johnson, we will be able to more effectively assist local practitioners with cancer diagnosis, chemotherapeutic protocols and treatment options, and provide up to date information regarding prognosis.  Dr. Johnson will oversee the management of cancer patients referred to MSU-CVM, and will also be available for telephone or email consultation. 

Cancer diagnostic services now offered at MSU-CVM include advanced imaging modalities such as digital radiography, ultrasonography, CT and MRI, and access to experienced pathologists and clinical pathologists with a real commitment to rapid reporting of results.  Working with a focused team of clinicians, house officers, technicians and students within the Small Animal Medicine group, our Oncology service will be able to provide diagnostic techniques such as bone marrow aspiration, core bone biopsies, incisional/excisional biopsies and fine needle aspiration of various masses, and work with all of the college’s clinical service groups to advise and coordinate the medical and surgical management of our cancer patients.  The goal of the new Oncology service team will be to provide hope, compassion and healing, while offering innovative treatment options for the whole patient, using a combination of medical, surgical and nutritional options. Our experienced team will provide unmatched treatment and care while engaging in ongoing clinical research to explore new diagnostics and treatments in the fight against cancer.

The addition of Dr. Johnson to our team will help the college improve the quality of life for animals with cancer and their families. She plans to lead the charge against cancer and make a difference in the lives of companion animals and humans. 

Our Oncology service team consists of:

Dr. Kim Johnson, Assistant Professor in Veterinary Oncology (kimjohnson@cvm.msstate.edu)
Dr. Kari Lunsford, Assistant Professor in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr. John Thomason, Resident in Small Animal Internal Medicine
Dr. Christine Bryan, Small Animal Medicine/Oncology Intern
Mrs. Lisa Chrestman, Head Medicine/Oncology Technician

Please feel free to call the MSU-CVM at (662) 325 3432 to coordinate referral appointments or to discuss management of your cancer patients with our Oncology service team members.