The Team

Joel Kaye, DVM, Section Head
Having completed an internship at Angell in 1991, Dr. Kaye returned to Angell after extensive experience in private practice. He is a general practitioner, concentrating on preventive care and dermatology. Dr. Kaye is actively involved in developing the wellness program and setting vaccination guidelines. His primary clinical interests include dermatology, endocrinology and geriatric medicine.

EDUCATION
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 1990
Emory University, BS, 1984
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Internship in Medicine and Surgery, 1991

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Lisa Maciorakowski, DVM
Dr. Maciorakowski is a general practioner. She provides wellness services and has a strong interest in preventative and feline medicine.

EDUCATION
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2002
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center-Western New England, General Small Animal Internship 2002-2003


Angela Mazza, DVMMazza
Dr. Mazza provides preventive health care, and assists with geriatric and urgent appointments and the management of patients with chronic disease. She uses all the available resources at Angell Animal Medical Center to provide pets with the most advanced and updated preventive and therapeutic care possible.

EDUCATION
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2003
Wellesley College, BA, 1999
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston, Internship in Medicine and Surgery, 2003-2004

Susan O'Bell, DVM, MPH, DACVIMO'Bell
Upon completing an internship and residency, Dr. O'Bell became a practicing internist at Angell. After working for a year in internal medicine, she is now a staff member of our General Medicine service.

EDUCATION
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, MPH, 2004
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center, Fellowship in Internal Medicine, 2007-2008
Angell Animal Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine, 2005-2007
Angell Animal Medical Center, Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, 2004-2005
CERTIFICATION
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine


Mara Ratnofsky, DVM
Dr. Ratnofsky practices general medicine. This includes preventive health care (examinations and vaccines), management of patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes and kidney failure, and appointments for pets requiring care for urgent conditions.

EDUCATION
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, DVM, 2003
Tufts University, BS, 1994
SPECIALTY TRAINING
Angell Animal Medical Center-Boston, Internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, 2003-2004

Joseph Lourenco, General Medicine SecretaryJoeL150
Joseph began working as a Communication Center Liason at Angell-Boston in January 2007. With several years of prior Customer Service experience behind him, including managing a Call Center in the corporate sector, Joseph became a Communication Center Supervisor in May of that same year. Now as General Medicine Secretary, Joeseph is responsible for scheduling and confirming appointments for all General Medicine doctors, fielding phone calls to the General Medicine department and answering inquiries about inpatient pets. Joseph is an animal lover and is the proud owner of four cats.

To schedule an appointment with the General Medicine service at Angell, please call Joe at 617 524-5653 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.