Animal Ophthalmology Clinic, Ltd. Medication Medical Fees Please

Appointments
Medication
Office hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday
Medications are usually dispensed or obtained by
through Friday. Patients are seen by appointment
prescription. When given a prescription, it can be
only. The initial examination is approximately 30
minutes. We make every effort to see each client
at their appointment time, but emergencies must
take precedence. If you find it necessary to cancel
your appointment, please let us know as soon as
possible.
filled at your local drug store. If you are calling
Animal Ophthalmology Clinic, Ltd.
4444 Trinity Mills Road, Suite 201
Dallas, Texas 75287
972-267-4100 • Fax 972-267-4200
Toll Free 866-577-4101
the office for a refill, please have the name and
telephone number of your pharmacy available. If
the patient has not been seen for an extended
period of time, only one refill will be ordered and
an appointment for reexamination will be made.
Requests by pharmacies for refill authorization
should be made during office hours.
Emergencies
If an emergency occurs during normal office
Medical Fees
hours, please call for instructions regarding imme-
Medical fees, in all fields of medicine, have been
Terri L. Baldwin, DVM, MS, Diplomate
diate care for your pet prior to presentation. All
rising because of increased costs. The fees for
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
emergencies will be seen as soon as possible.
services are usual and customary charges for the
During non-office hours, the ophthalmologist on
call can be reached by pager at 214-926-1226.
This pager is for ocular emergencies only. Please
do not use this number for scheduling appointments or obtaining refills.
kind of specialized services rendered, and are
comparable to those of other veterinary Ophthalmologists across the United States.
Sarah L. Czerwinski, DVM
2700 West State Highway 114
Grapevine, Texas 76051
682-223-9730 • Fax 682-223-9731
Fees are payable when services are rendered.
Many different breeds of dogs are examined for
the identification of inherited eye problems. This
program helps reduce the incidence of inherited
ocular disorders. Findings in all cases will remain
strictly confidential and will be released only to
the referring veterinarian unless the owner requests
otherwise.
Robert J. Munger, DVM, Diplomate
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Rachel D. Ring, DVM, Diplomate
Payment can be made in cash, check or by Visa,
American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Mastercard, Discover, American Express, or Care
Robin D. Sankey, DVM
Credit.
Screening Exams for
Inherited Ocular Disorders
Practice Limited to Diseases and Surgery of the Eye
Resident in Veterinary Ophthalmology
Please Remember . . .
1. Please bring previous medication and referral
information.
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2. No food in A.M. if surgery is anticipated.
3. Please bring the name, address, and phone
number of your referring veterinarian.
4. My appointment time is: _______________
After-hours emergencies only: 214-926-1226
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What is a Specialist?
years of experience in veterinary medical practice.
With advanced training and expertise in
their
selected
fields,
veterinary
specialists
bring acutely honed skills and knowledge to
supplement the medical care from a referring
general practitioner. In this way the specialist
is able to work in concert with the primary
veterinarian to provide optimal patient care with
the most efficient use of time and resources.
Following completion of their residencies, eligible
residents must pass an extensive examination
process to become board certified. At the Animal
Ophthalmology Clinic, our highly skilled veterinary
specialists actively support doctors with an
A.C.V.O. approved residency in our program.
Services
The Animal Ophthalmology Clinic is limited to the
The Animal Ophthalmology Clinic is committed
specialty of veterinary ophthalmology (diseases
to working closely with primary veterinarians,
of the eye and adjacent structures), and provides
further
veterinary
diagnosis and treatment of ocular problems in
ophthalmology with training residents, and
all animal species. Please do not request other
keep abreast of new advancements in the field
veterinary services.
the
advancement
of
of ophthalmology. We also maintain close ties
with veterinary ophthalmologists in other parts
of the world.
The majority of cases seen at the Animal
At the Animal Ophthalmology Clinic, we take
pride in employing veterinary specialists who
are board certified diplomates of the American
College
of
Referring Veterinarians
Veterinary
Ophthalmologists
(A.C.V.O.) and veterinarians who are working
toward their certification. The purpose of the
A.C.V.O. is to advance veterinary ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Clinic are referred by a general
practitioner. Optimal patient care requires mutual
communication among the client, specialist, and
referring veterinarian. Information from the referring
veterinarian regarding the patient’s medical history,
previous treatment, and specific medications used
is beneficial in the diagnosis and management of
in such areas as training, continuing education
the case.
and research.
When you leave the office, a complete written
To become eligible for board certification
report is mailed to your referring veterinarian. Please
a graduate veterinarian must complete an
A.C.V.O. approved residency. This residency
be sure that his or her proper name and address
is given to the receptionist, so that the report is
is completed under the supervision of board
ensured to be received by your doctor. Remember,
certified
and
your regular veterinarian will administer your pet’s
requires three years of intense training. The
primary health care for many years to come. The
selection process for an A.C.V.O. approved
act of referring a difficult ophthalmologic case
residency is highly competitive. Prior to being
exemplifies your veterinarian’s concern for your pet,
accepted into a residency, most residents have
and it is important to keep him or her informed as
completed an internship and/or have up to five
to the progress of your pet’s eye condition.
veterinary
ophthalmologists
Our Doctors
Dr. Terri L. Baldwin is originally from
Yoakum, Texas. She received her Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue
University in 2000. After completing an internship
in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the
University of Illinois, she entered a residency
in Veterinary Ophthalmology at the University
of Illinois, which she completed in 2004. Prior
to joining the Animal Ophthalmology Clinic,
Dr. Baldwin worked in a private veterinary
Ophthalmology practice in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Sarah L. Czerwinski is originally from
Ontario, Canada. She received her DVM in
2010 from the Ontario Veterinary College.
She then completed an internship in Equine
Medicine and Surgery in Alberta, Canada,
followed by a fellowship in Equine Internal
Medicine at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
in Lexington, KY. In 2015 she completed her
Veterinary Ophthalmology residency at the
University of Florida where she developed
a special interest in Equine Ophthalmology
while working with Dr. Dennis Brooks, a
recognized worldwide authority in Equine
Ophthalmology. Dr. Czerwinski brings a
wealth of experience for treating complicated
corneal ulcers, glaucoma, equine corneal
transplant procedures as well as cyclosporine
implants and cataract surgery in horses.
Dr. Robert J. Munger received his
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from
Texas A&M University in 1973. After an
internship in Large Animal Medicine and
Surgery and a year of residency in Large
Animal Medicine, he completed his residency
in Veterinary Ophthalmology in 1978. He
founded the Animal Ophthalmology Clinic
in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex in 1978.
He interrupted his practice in 1979 to join
the faculty of the University of Tennessee
Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Knoxville.
While serving as an assistant professor of
ophthalmology, Dr. Munger worked with
the Department of Urban Practice (small and
large animals) where he was the veterinary
ophthalmologist for all animals. He taught
veterinary ophthalmology from 1979 to
1983. He returned to private practice in the
Dallas/Fort Worth area in 1983.
Dr. Rachel D. Ring is originally from
South Dakota and received her Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine degree from Kansas
State University in 1993. After an internship
in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at
North Carolina State University, she entered
a residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology
at the University of Tennessee, which she
completed in 1997. Prior to joining the
Animal Ophthalmology Clinic, she was the
staff ophthalmologist at Rowley Memorial
Hospital in Springfield, Mass.
Dr. Robin D. Sankey has entered
the residency program in our practice.
Dr. Sankey is originally from Texas and
received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
degree from Colorado State University
in 2001. Prior to joining the Animal
Ophthalmology Clinic, Dr. Sankey owned
her own small animal veterinary practice in
southeastern New Mexico.