Internal Medicine
The service is spearheaded by Dr. Sonia Gonzalez-Medina, a board-certified American Specialist in Large Animal
Internal Medicine, whose extensive international experience and clinical knowledge brings an added level of excellence to
the hospital.
Dr. Gonzalez-Medina, with her comprehensive expertise spanning multiple body systems, will be instrumental in enhancing our existing services. This includes not only our busy surgery and imaging service but also our emergency services and improving clinical standards at the hospital.
These efforts align with our commitment to continuous progress and providing exceptional patient care. With access to cutting-edge diagnostic tools including videoendoscopy, ECG, ultrasound, radiography and an in-house laboratory, our
hospital is fully equipped to manage a wide range of medical presentations with precision and care.
The medicine service will cover a broad spectrum of equine medical conditions, including:
- Respiratory disorders such as asthma, sinusitis, and pleuropneumonia
- Weight-loss investigations with full dietary, parasitological, and gastrointestinal assessments
- Neurological evaluations for conditions like head-shaking, wobblers, and trauma
- Ophthalmology, including advanced diagnostics, intensive care for complicated corneal ulcers, uveitis and immune-mediated corneal disease management
- Muscle disease diagnostics, including genetic testing and biopsies
- Dermatology services for chronic skin conditions and allergies including intradermal skin testing
- Liver and kidney disease assessments with advanced imaging and biopsy capabilities
- Endocrinology consults for metabolic syndrome and PPID
- Poor performance evaluations, integrating internal medicine with sports medicine
- Outbreak management for infectious diseases such as strangles and EHV
- Critical care for foals, colic cases, trauma, and toxicities
- Recurrent colic investigations with full gastrointestinal workups
- Cardiac diagnostics, including resting and exercising ECG and echocardiography
If you have a case that may require Dr. Gonzalez-Medina’s expertise, whether a discussion or to make a referral, do not hesitate to contact us on 01722 710046 or mail@endellequinehospital.co.uk