PetCure Oncology Leadership
PetCure Radiation Oncology Specialists (PROS)
PetCure Oncology’s clinical operations are driven by a talented and experienced team of veterinary radiation oncologists. All treatment plans are created and reviewed by at least two members of PROS or the Scientific Advisory Board, regardless of where the patient is undergoing treatment. PROS clinicians also work hand-in-hand with the Scientific Advisory Board as members of its Clinical Protocols Committee.
Dr. Neal Mauldin, Chief Medical Officer
- A pioneer in the field of veterinary radiation therapy, Dr. Mauldin has treated more than 2,000 pets with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) since 2010
- Provides clinical oversight, remote treatment planning and review, and oversees research for facilities across the PetCure Oncology network
- Triple-board certified veterinarian in the fields of internal medicine, medical oncology and radiation oncology
- Attained board certification in veterinary radiation oncology the first year it was offered in 1994
- Has practiced as a veterinary radiation oncologist for over 30 years, including clinical leadership positions at VCA Canada Western in Calgary, Canada, the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and Louisiana State University (associate professor, section head therapeutic radiology)
- Has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications, written numerous textbook chapters, and presented invited scientific abstracts at over 40 national and international meetings pertaining to the specialty of veterinary oncology
- Past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society
- Training: Texas A&M University, Animal Medical Center (NYC), Memorial Sloan Kettering fellowship in radiation oncology
- Pet parent to three rescued Shetland Sheepdogs (Charlotte, Jenna and Tuscan) and three horses (Briosa, Sarah and Webster)
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Dr. Eric Boshoven
- Oversees radiation oncology, provides consults, and treats patients at PetCure Oncology at Arizona Veterinary Oncology in Phoenix, AZ, which became PetCure’s first site in May 2015
- Board-certified in veterinary radiation oncology
- Has been the owner of Arizona Veterinary Oncology since 2014, when he moved back to his home state and purchased the Phoenix locations of what was formerly known as Southwest Veterinary Oncology
- Previously practiced for 12 years at VCA Veterinary Referral Associates in Maryland, including three years as Medical Director and six years as Intern Director
- Earned veterinary degree from Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences before completing residency in radiation oncology at Southwest Veterinary Oncology in Tucson, AZ
- A proud alumnus of the University of Arizona
- Pet parent to two dogs, Captain Teague and Manny, two cats, Taz and Moo, and a macaw named Fester
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Dr. Tracy LaDue
- Oversees radiation oncology, provides consults, and treats patients at PetCure Oncology at SEVO-Med in Jacksonville, FL
- Double-board certified in veterinary radiation and medical oncology
- Has been the owner, operator, and head medical and radiation oncologist at Southeast Veterinary Oncology and Internal Medicine (SEVO-Med) since 2004
- Previously practiced from 2000-2004 as head medical and radiation oncologist at Florida Veterinary Specialists and Cancer Treatment Center in Tampa, FL
- Trained for radiation oncology at Southwest Veterinary Oncology in Tucson, AZ, earning board certification in 2000
- Earned board certification in medical oncology (1998), veterinary degree (1994), and Bachelor of Science in Zoology (1990) at North Carolina State University
- Current secretary of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) and an active member in a dozen professional organizations, including ACVR, VCS, ACVIM, AVMA, AAHA, and the Jacksonville Veterinary Medical Society
- Past experience includes membership on Pfizer ELITE Oncology Advisory Board and consulting for Idexx Laboratories
- Has authored 16 professional publications and given 20 invited presentations on industry topics related to veterinary medical and radiation oncology
- Has earned a host of honors and awards, either personally or on behalf of SEVO-Med, including the Florida VMA’s Gold Star for Excellence in Veterinary Medicine (2010) and Best Places to Work in Jacksonville (2006)
- Pet parent to a labradoodle named Buccee
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Dr. Kelsey Pohlmann
- Oversees radiation oncology department, provides consults, and treats patients on-site at PetCure Oncology at Care Center in Cincinnati, OH and remotely at PetCure Oncology at Lakeshore in Milwaukee, WI
- Practice limited to veterinary radiation oncology
- Returned to hometown of Cincinnati, OH and joined PROS network in October 2016
- Completed residency in radiation oncology and Master’s Degree in radiation biology at Colorado State University’s prestigious Flint Animal Cancer Center
- Earned both undergraduate and veterinary degrees from the University of Georgia, where she was also a three-time NCAA champion and earned eight individual All-American honors as a gymnast
- Pet parent to a dog named Beamer
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Dr. Keijiro Shiomitsu
- Participates in treatment planning and review for patients across PetCure network
- Board-certified in veterinary radiation oncology
- Currently Associate Professor of Oncology, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
- Completed residency in radiation oncology at North Carolina State University (2008)
- Earned Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) degree from Azabu University in Japan (1997)
- Past Assistant Professor of Veterinary Radiation Oncology, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine
- Research interests include angiogenesis, radiation sensitizer and intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
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PetCure Oncology Scientific Advisory Board
PetCure Oncology has enlisted a team of talented and well-respected clinical experts in the fields of veterinary radiation oncology, medical oncology, stereotactic radiosurgery, medical physics and human radiosurgery:
Dr. Neal Mauldin, Chief Medical Officer
- A pioneer in the field of veterinary radiation therapy, Dr. Mauldin has treated more than 2,000 pets with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) since 2010
- Provides clinical oversight, remote treatment planning and review, and oversees research for facilities across the PetCure Oncology network
- Triple-board certified veterinarian in the fields of internal medicine, medical oncology and radiation oncology
- Attained board certification in veterinary radiation oncology the first year it was offered in 1994
- Has practiced as a veterinary radiation oncologist for over 30 years, including clinical leadership positions at VCA Canada Western in Calgary, Canada, the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and Louisiana State University (associate professor, section head therapeutic radiology)
- Has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications, written numerous textbook chapters, and presented invited scientific abstracts at over 40 national and international meetings pertaining to the specialty of veterinary oncology
- Past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society
- Training: Texas A&M University, Animal Medical Center (NYC), Memorial Sloan Kettering fellowship in radiation oncology
- Pet parent to three rescued Shetland Sheepdogs (Charlotte, Jenna and Tuscan) and three horses (Briosa, Sarah and Webster)
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Dr. Rodney Ayl
- Board-certified veterinarian in medical oncology and radiation oncology – Los Angeles, CA
- Training: Veterinary degree, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa. Residency, The Ohio State
- Primary area of interest is the use of multi-modal therapy protocols to optimize treatment options and outcomes for pet cancer patients.
Dr. Monique Mayer
- Board-certified in radiation oncology – Western University College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatchewan, Canada
- Training: Residency in radiation oncology; Master of Science, Mammalian Radiobiology, Colorado State University
- Conducted cutting-edge research involving radiation field hyperthermia therapy and gene therapy
- Current research includes collaboration with veterinary and human medicine researchers at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine, at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre and at other oncology centers in North America.
Dr. Teboh Roland
- Board-certified radiation oncology physicist with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics from the University of Buea, Cameroon
- Training: Doctorate specializing in Medical Physics from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; Fellowship, Radiation Oncology at Johns Hopkins University school of Medicine
- Currently attending medical physicist at the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey
- Past experience includes Head of Service, CyberKnife and Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Radiotherapy (SRS/SRT), division of Medical Physics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Research interests include stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SRS/SBRT), 4D treatment planning and radiotherapy, radiobiological modeling and treatment plan assessment, real-time tumor tracking radiotherapy, multi-modality image application for image guided radiotherapy including ultrasound, x-ray imaging, and MRI
Xiaodong Wu, PhD
- Practicing medical physicist in Miami, Florida since 1996; established the first CyberKnifeTM operation in the Southeast U.S. in 2003
- Currently professor, Shanghai Tumor Hospital, Fudan Unviersity, China, and adjunct professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami School of Medicine
- Director of International Consortium, Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center, China
- Past chief of medical physics, University of Miami School of Medicine
- Widely published research with a focus on radiosurgery
The PetCure Business Leadership Team
PetCure Oncology is managed by a group of seasoned executives:
Scott D. Milligan, Chief Executive Officer
- 25 years of healthcare leadership, development and consulting experience
- Led development of the largest privately owned radiosurgery network in the U.S.
- VP of technology – led development and operation of the stereotactic radiosurgery business unit
- Ernst & Young senior manager, Healthcare Provider Business Transformation Group
- Pet parent to Huck, an English Golden Retriever
Dr. Neal Mauldin, Chief Medical Officer
- A pioneer in the field of veterinary radiation therapy, Dr. Mauldin has treated more than 2,000 pets with stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) since 2010
- Provides clinical oversight, remote treatment planning and review, and oversees research for facilities across the PetCure Oncology network
- Triple-board certified veterinarian in the fields of internal medicine, medical oncology and radiation oncology
- Attained board certification in veterinary radiation oncology the first year it was offered in 1994
- Has practiced as a veterinary radiation oncologist for over 30 years, including clinical leadership positions at VCA Canada Western in Calgary, Canada, the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and Louisiana State University (associate professor, section head therapeutic radiology)
- Has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications, written numerous textbook chapters, and presented invited scientific abstracts at over 40 national and international meetings pertaining to the specialty of veterinary oncology
- Past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society
- Training: Texas A&M University, Animal Medical Center (NYC), Memorial Sloan Kettering fellowship in radiation oncology
- Pet parent to three rescued Shetland Sheepdogs (Charlotte, Jenna and Tuscan) and three horses (Briosa, Sarah and Webster)
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JoAnn Stewart, RVT, CVPM, Chief Operating Officer
- Over 25 years in veterinary medicine with 18 years of veterinary specialty center management
- National speaker on veterinary business and leadership
- Dual cancer survivor (melanoma and thyroid cancer)
- Pet parent to Marty, a bouncy boxer
Jack Moore, Chief Marketing Officer
- 30+ years of experience in the healthcare and hotel industries
- Oversees all of PetCure’s marketing, sales and communication efforts
- Former Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA)
- Architect of the marketing strategy that helped propel CTCA into one of the fastest growing cancer treatment centers in the country and one of America’s most trusted brands
- Former Vice President of Field Marketing with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Jim Te Winkle, Chief Development Officer
- 30 years of healthcare experience in clinical, development and operations
- Developed 20+ national/international human radiosurgery programs including design, operations and marketing
- Thought leader for and board member on national radiosurgery organization
- Senior management role in outcomes and data analytics for national disease management company
- Pet parent to three cats, Tigger, Boots, and Calypso
David G. Sheffert, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
- 30 years of experience in healthcare, health insurance and managed care
- Specialty in structuring and closing complex healthcare transactions and risk management
- 15 years serving as general counsel to specialty hospital and health technology companies
- Pet parent to a cat named Smokey
PetCure Oncology Advisors
Robin Brogdon, MA
- Founder and president of the first and only marketing agency exclusively devoted to veterinary specialty, emergency and referral practices
- First non-veterinarian selected to serve on the ACVIM Foundation board of directors
- Published author, well-known speaker and sought-after consultant on marketing and management of veterinary practices
- Pet Parent to three rescue pups, Maddie, Kami, and Dewey
Peter Smith
- Founded and led CorSolutions, a leading national disease management company, and Medmark, a specialty pharmaceutical distribution company
- 12 years with Baxter International, a diversified medical products company, including post of COO for its Japanese subsidiary and president of the Caremark division