The Animal Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer - Richard E. Goldstein DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA

NEW YORK, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Animal Medical Center (AMC) has named Richard E. Goldstein DVM, DACVIM, DECVIM-CA to the position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO).  In this new capacity, Dr. Goldstein will be responsible for the oversight of all clinical activities and lead The AMC's medical staff of over 80 veterinarians working across 17 specialized veterinary services in a 24/7 environment.  Dr. Goldstein also oversees The AMC's extensive postgraduate education program. 

As CMO, Dr. Goldstein will maintain the highest standards in quality patient care, research and education and help strengthen and expand The AMC's clinical vision, strategy and focus.  He will work closely with his core team of AMC service heads to continually enhance the quality, safety and efficiency of care provided to patients.  In addition, Goldstein plans to drive evidence-based medicine outcomes and best practices at The AMC by harnessing the power of its new electronic medical records system.  Previously, Dr. Goldstein was Chief of Medicine at The Animal Medical Center. 

"I hope to contribute to an environment where The AMC will continue to thrive in a challenging future by continuing to be the best place for patients to receive quality care and for veterinarians to practice specialty medicine," said Goldstein.  "For over a century, The AMC has pushed the boundaries of veterinary medicine and I feel fortunate to be a part of this legacy."  Kathryn Coyne, CEO of The AMC, is delighted to have Dr. Goldstein as part of The AMC's senior management team.  "We are fortunate to have such a highly qualified individual to provide superior medical leadership.  Richard's clinical expertise, exquisite research credentials, leadership skills and passion for veterinary medicine will help drive AMC's growth strategy, and provide guidance toward the advancement of our quality patient care services, research and educational programs." 

Dr. Goldstein holds a dual board certification in Small Animal Internal Medicine by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine as well as the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Companion Animals. He graduated from the Koret School of Veterinary Medicine in Israel and did a residency in small animal internal medicine at the University of California at Davis.  He was a faculty member at Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, most recently as an Associate Professor of Small Animal Medicine. Prior to joining the faculty at Cornell, Dr. Goldstein spent two years in a private specialty practice in Southern California. 

He currently serves on the Editorial Review Board for multiple veterinary journals and is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Society Research Award and the Norden Distinguished Teaching Award.

An internationally respected clinician, researcher, author, lecturer and teacher, Dr. Goldstein has published over 60 research papers and textbook chapters to date. He is a world-renowned expert in infectious diseases in dogs and cats, especially those that affect kidneys, such as Lyme disease and Leptospirosis.

About The Animal Medical Center
The Animal Medical Center located on the Upper East Side in New York City is a non-profit veterinary center that has been a national leader in animal care since 1910. As an academic veterinary hospital, The AMC promotes the health and well-being of companion animals through advanced treatment, research and education. The AMC staff is comprised of over 80 veterinarians who utilize an interdisciplinary team approach combining expertise across specialty areas and services to care for your pet 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information about The AMC, please visit: http://www.amcny.org.

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