Nancy J. Laste DVM, DACVIM, Section Head
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Nancy Laste, |
Dr. Laste is a board-certified cardiologist who has been with Angell since 1992. Although her primary practice is focused on medical treatment of cardiac diseases in domestic animals (primarily dogs and cats), she is active in interventional cardiology — cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantation and cardiac surgery — and the treatment of respiratory diseases. In 1998, Dr. Laste started the thorascopic surgery program, which has successfully treated more than 70 patients with minimally invasive techniques, avoiding the need for open-chest surgery.
EDUCATION
New York State College of Veterinary Medicine (Cornell University), DVM, 1989
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston, Residency in Cardiology, 1992-1994
University of Georgia, Small Animal Internship, 1990-1991
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology), 1995
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Rebecca Malakoff, |
Rebecca L. Malakoff DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Malakoff is a board-certified cardiologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease in pets. Her work includes testing such as echocardiograms, electrocardiograms and blood pressure measurement, the stabilization of critical cardiac patients, and the long-term medical management of congenital and acquired forms of heart disease. Dr. Malakoff performs cardiac catheterization procedures to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of specific cardiac disorders including procedures such as pacemaker implantation, Amplatzer ductal occlusion and coil embolization of PDA, and balloon valvuloplasty. Dr. Malakoff is the director of the cardiology residency program, which trains aspiring cardiologists in the art and science of cardiology.
EDUCATION
North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2000
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston, Residency in Cardiology, 2001-2003
Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston, Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, 2000-2001
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology), 2004
Sandra Russo, Cardiology Secretary
As the Secretary for Cardiology, Sandra books appointments and fields general inquiries pertaining to our Cardiology Department. In her four year history with Angell, Sandra has worked with the Cardiology, Ophthalmology, General Medicine and Internal Medicine Teams. She is a graduate of Framingham State College and shares her home with two terriers, a Westie named Chloe and a Yorkie named Harley.
To make an appointment with the Cardiology service or to refer a patient, please call Sandra directly at 617 541-5038 or e-mail her at cardiology@angell.org.
