AETC Chicago and Grayslake Emergency Medicine Doctors

Anthony R. Coronado, DVM, Co-Medical Director

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Illinois
• Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois
• DVM, University of Illinois
• Interests: Critical care, Emergency Medicine, and Surgery
• Hobbies: Reading, Computers, Exercise, Tae-kwon-do, Wine tasting, and Trying different ethnic foods
• Dog: Carly, Lucky
• Favorite Expression: “Be the job big or small, do it right or not at all.”
  

 

John P. Naeser, DVM, Co-Medical Director

• Bachelor of Science, Winona State University
• DVM, University of Wisconsin
• Internship, Animal Emergency Center and Specialty Services, Glendale, Wisconsin
• Professional interests include: Critical Care, Neurology and Surgery
• Hobbies include: Snowboarding, Biking, Skiing and most outdoor activities
• Dogs: Badger, Bella
• Favorite expression: “No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.”

 

Kristina Deak, DVM

• Bachelor of Science, Siena College in Loudonville, NY
• DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
• Internship, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine
• Professional Interests:  Emergency Medicine, Animal Behavior
• Dogs:  Mr. Jones, Charlie and Joery
• Hobbies include:  Hiking with the dogs, Skiing and Running
• Favorite food:  Cotton candy

 

Baruch O. Caballero, DVM

• Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine
• Professional Interests:  Emergency medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology
• Hobbies:  Surfing, Tennis, Volleyball, Anything outdoor related (fishing) and Playing guitar
• Favorite food:  Puerto Rican food
• Dog:  Emma
• Cat:  Brinley, Socks
• Favorite phrases: "Don't let your fears stand in the way of your dreams", "No fear"

 

Steven P. Fox, DVM

• Bachelor of Science Zooology, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL
• DVM, University of Illinois
• Professional Interests:  Critical Care, Sepsis, Surgery
• Hobbies:  Snowboarding, Rollerblading, Weightlifting
• Dogs:  Marley, Sasha
• Cat:  Kitty Meow

 

Jami-Lyn Derse, DVM

• Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• DVM, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine
• Professional Interests:  Emergency medicine, Surgery and Neurology
• Hobbies:  Running, Playing Volleyball, Reading, Drawing
• Favorite Food:  Chocolate!!!
• Dog:  Emma
• Cats:  Brinley, Socks
• Favorite Phrases:  "The purpose of our lives is to be happy" and "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast"

 

Magdalena Dominguez, DVM

• Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, University of Illinois
• DVM, University of Illinois
• Internship, Animal Emergency Center in Glendale, WI
• Professional Interests: emergency medicine, wildlife conservation
• Hobbies: hiking, travelling, reading, jujutsu training, baking and cooking including traditional Mexican dishes.  Loves dancing to latin and reggae music.
• Dogs: Sienna, Saber

 

Mary Diedrich, DVM

• Bachelor of Science in Biology/Physiology, Northwestern University
• DVM, University of California, Davis
• Internship, Pet Care Veterinary Hospital, Santa Rosa, CA
• Professional Interests: emergency and critical care medicine, behavior, surgery
• Hobbies:  hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking/canoeing, reading
• Cats: Maverick, Maneki Neko, Chistery, Sassy, Sakura
• Favorite Food:  Chocolate, chicago pizza

 

Emily Hubbard, DVM

• Bachelor of Science, Indiana University
• DVM, University of Minnesota
• Internship, VCA Berwyn and Franklin Park Animal Hospitals
• Professional Interests: emergency medicine, internal medicine
• Hobbies include: running, swimming, yoga, baking
• Dogs: Lari and Nellie
• Cats: Winnie, Midnight, and Elliot
  

 

Brooke Porter, DVM

• Bachelor of Science in Biology, Nebraska Wesleyan University
• DVM, Iowa State University
• Internship, VCA Newark Animal Hospital, Newark, DE
• Professional Interests:  Critical care, emergency medicine and pain management
• Hobbies:  Horseback riding, yoga, reading, spending time with my friends and family
• Dog:  Dave
• Cat:  Carson

 

Matt H. Tompkins, DVM

• Bachelor of Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• DVM, Iowa State University
• Professional Interests: Entrepreneurship, Organizational Development, Strategic Planning
• Hobbies: Golf, Piano, Reading, Running, Cars
• Dogs: Percy, Ebony, Tilley
• Cat: Mojo
• Favorite expression: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, dedicated people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
• Favorite artist: Billy Joel
• Favorite food: grapefruit
• Ideal day: golf at dawn, family reunion, power nap, swimming/4 wheeling/tickling with my kids, dinner with my wife, karaoke

 

 

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