In this issue. We are talking all about surgery and we are introducing you to the amazing veterinary surgeon. Dr. Philippa Pavia. New York City native Dr. Philippa has an educational transcript unlike that of most veterinarians. Most of use started with a bachelor's degree in animal Science or biology degree. But Dr. Philippa graduated from Yale with a degree in English Literature. She later went on to compete her veterinary degree at the University of Pennsylvania and a residency in surgery at the Animal Medical Center. Now she's the Medical Director at BluPearl in Manhattan.