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Dr Nellie Choi

Veterinary Dermatology Specialist

Associate Dermatologist at Murdoch University and Balcatta

Nellie is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology and a registered specialist in veterinary dermatology in Western Australia. She completed her specialist training with the Animal Dermatology Clinic in Pasadena, California, USA and brings a wealth of global expertise to the ADC-Perth team. She studied her undergraduate veterinary degree at Murdoch University in Western Australia and spent five years in general practice before embarking upon specialist training in veterinary dermatology.

During her residency training, Nellie was taught by a team of very experienced veterinary dermatologists at Animal Dermatology Clinic, USA who are the largest team of specialist veterinary dermatologists in the world. During her training she developed her expertise as an accomplished researcher and her skill was aptly rewarded with the resident research award for the outstanding achievement in clinical research for dogs with ear disease. Her work has been subsequently published in Veterinary Dermatology journal.

Nellie combines her experience in general practice with her specialist training to deliver a special brand of veterinary dermatology. She is strongly motivated by a desire to deliver a positive experience for both the patient and the owner. As a registered Fear Free practitioner, she has a strong empathy and compassion for pets as well as a deep respect for the human-animal bond. This in conjunction with her high standard of evidence-based practice and her clinical skill makes her an excellent veterinary dermatologist and a very popular member of our team.

Achievements:

  • BSc BVMS, Diplomate ACVD

  • Five years experience in general practice

  • Completed Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery in 2009

  • Completed Diploma examination of the American College in Veterinary Dermatology in November 2018

Interests:

Nellie loves travelling. She is also a massive foodie, just like her two dogs.

Fur babies:

Sammy, the greyhound and Lionel, the whippet.