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Dr. Joel Friedman founded St. Georges Veterinary Hospital in 1978 after earning his DVM from the University of the Philippines. With interests in dermatology, dentistry, parasitology, and internal medicine, he has long been dedicated to patient care. Now enjoying semi-retirement, Dr. Friedman spends time with family, his Scottish Terrier Molly, and his many passions - sports, golf, pickleball, concerts, and baseball history - while still greeting clients at the hospital each summer.

Dr. Vivian Ng, Medical Director at St. Georges, earned her DVM from Atlantic Veterinary College in 2009. With 14 years of experience, she specializes in geriatric pet care and is dedicated to preserving the human-animal bond through compassionate, personalized medicine. At home, she enjoys life with her cat Archie, tuxedo cat Betty, and Shih Tzu Bubbio.

Dr. Chintan Patel, originally from India, joined SGVH in 2022 and became a veterinarian in 2023 after completing his U.S. licensure. With special interests in medicine and radiology, he is dedicated to compassionate patient care. Outside the clinic, he enjoys time with his family and pets.