Internal Medicine
At Rhinebeck Equine, our internal medicine team is a group of highly skilled and experienced specialists who use advanced training and equipment to diagnose and treat complex and challenging equine illnesses. They are an essential part of our exceptional level of care, providing consultations to our own veterinarians and referring veterinarians throughout the Northeast.
Our internal medicine specialists are experienced in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting various body systems, including respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, nervous, urinary, immune, ocular, and endocrine systems. We use a range of diagnostic modalities to assess critically ill and complicated cases, including tissue, fluid, and blood sample testing, biopsies, and diagnostic imaging such as digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. Ultrasonography is frequently used to diagnose diseases affecting different organs.
Referral to our internal medicine specialist may be appropriate if your horse's disease is uncommon, undiagnosed, or complicated, or if the current treatment outcomes are unsatisfactory, or if your horse requires a sophisticated procedure that is best performed by an experienced specialist. Referral from your primary veterinarian is recommended to ensure the best ongoing care for your horse. Depending on the case, our internists may work closely with our board-certified specialists in surgery, reproduction, and ophthalmology to provide the best possible care for your horse.