Internal Medicine Telemedicine Services
Phone: 1.888.483.8723
Email: maketheswitch@vetrad.com
Support Team Hours
Monday – Friday:
Saturday:
Meet Dr. Martinez
Stephen Martinez, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine), is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at VetRad, where he has been part of the team since 2025.
Dr. Stephen Martinez earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He then completed a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, a three-year residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine, and a fellowship—all at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston. He then joined MedVet Columbus in Worthington, OH, where he spent 15 years helping to build the Internal Medicine service at one of the busiest veterinary emergency & specialty hospitals in the nation.
Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Stephen Martinez enjoys exploring Alaska, hiking, photography, and traveling.
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Telemedicine Supports
Anemia and Other Hematologic Disorders for interpreting CBCs, bone marrow results, or guiding treatment trials.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) for ongoing monitoring, diet/lab reviews, and medication management.
Cushing’s Disease (Hyperadrenocorticism) for ACTH stimulation test reviews, medication titration, and symptom tracking.
Diabetes Mellitus for glucose curve interpretation, insulin adjustments, and owner education.
Endocrine Disorders (e.g., Addison’s disease) for ongoing electrolyte monitoring and DOCP or prednisone titration
Hypothyroidism/Hyperthyroidism for thyroid hormone level monitoring and treatment modifications.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) for managing long-term GI cases, diet changes, and treatment response.
Liver Disease (chronic hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes) for diagnostics review, follow-up lab monitoring, and treatment updates.
Pancreatitis (chronic or recurrent) for discussing supportive care plans and long-term management strategie
Respiratory Disease (e.g., feline asthma, chronic bronchitis) for long-term case management and medication changes.
Urinary Tract Issues (e.g., recurrent UTIs, proteinuria) for urinalysis reviews, culture results, and therapeutic planning.
Second Opinions on Complex Cases for cases where general practitioners or owners want expert insight on diagnostics or next steps.
