We'd like you to know your Palmdale Veterinary Hospital veterinarians better: Dr. Lynn McEwan A Southern Californian by birth, Dr. Lynn McEwan graduated with High Honors from the prestigious University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine in 1976. Dr. McEwan served for 5 years as a Captain in the US Army Veterinary Corps. Three of those years were spent in Belgium as the NATO veterinarian. Before leaving the military, he completed 1 year of residency in Laboratory Animal Medicine and Pathology. Dr. McEwan took over Palmdale Veterinary Hospital in 1984. Since then the hospital was doubled in sized and upgraded to be an Accredited Hospital of the American Animal Hospital Association, one of only 2 animal hospitals in the Antelope Valley achieving that distinction. For over 25 years Dr. McEwan has appeared on local and national television shows discussing our pets and their health concerns. Besides being local Time Warner Cable's "Resident Veterinarian", he has appeared on Animal Court with Judge Wapner, the Dog Whisperer with Ceasar Millan, and on A&E's Animal Hoarders. Although dogs and cats were his first love, Dr. McEwan has developed special interests and skills with Birds, Reptiles and Pocket Pets. He is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, and various local, state and National Veterinary Associations. Advances in veterinary medicine continue to stimulate his interests and broaden his years of experience. He does advanced dentistry and is a member of the American Veterinary Dental Society. Dr. McEwan is active in his Church, and his hobbies include computers, vegetable gardening and making fine pens on lathes, which he has shown in the Antelope Valley Fair. He enjoys vocal music and has sung for many years with his wife in a well-known choir, the Southern California Mormon Choir, and has even sung with the Boston Pops Orchestra! From being a skilled LASER and orthopedic surgeon to challenging internal medicine cases, Dr. McEwan has an innate talent that clients respect and appreciate. He appreciates having you as one of his clients and makes decisions for your pet as though it was one of his own. Dr. Kristine Kirsch Dr. Kirsch came from an Internship at Cornell University for Animals to join Palmdale Veterinary Hospital in 2008. She is a graduate of the Colorade State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science, where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree with Distinction. She has also earned several advanced degrees in Engineering and Basic Sciences in addition to her DVM, and has been the recipient of several academic scholarship and fellowships. Dr. Kirsch hails from Colorado and was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is especially fond of Dachshunds, and has several birds including a Sun Conure, a Celestial Parrotlet and a Cockatiel. Her professional interestes are extensive, including Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, and Pain Management. She has appeared on Time Warner Cable to discuss various animal care topics, and is current President of the Antelope Valley Veterinary Medical Association. Her hobbies include tending her backyard fruit orchard, vegetable gardening, knitting, fine arts, and cooking/baking. Dr. James Choi Dr. Choi was trained internationally and is licensed both in the US and South Korea. While serving in the Army, he performed veterinary inspection services and treats military working dogs in Seoul, South Korea. Also, he had the distinction of working in a human Dental Clinic with US Army dentists and learned advances dental procedures as well. As a member of the American Red Cross, he helped various services in Seoul and because of his dedicated service, he was was presented a certificate of appreciation from a 4 star general, B. B. Bell. Upon passing the NAVLE (National American Veterinary License Exam), he started training at Ontario Veterinary College (Veterinary Skills training and Enchancement Program). He passed the Clinical Proficiency Exam that is hosted by the American Veterinary Medical Association and Western Veterinary Conference. He successfully passed all sections including small animal surgery, anesthesia, and medicine, as well as horse and cow medicine during the 5 day period of testing. His wife, Sarah, is also a veterinarian who has a researching career in public health and vaccination. Currently, Dr. Choi is an active member of American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Choi has special interests in preventative medicine, diagnostic imaging, and surgery. He obtained certificates of training in Ultrasound imaging, diagnostics and Orthopedic surgeries. He has exceptional command of the English language, a compassionate heart, and a down-to-earth attitude toward his patients. We are very happy to have him on our team.