Melina Efthimiadis has known my pets for 10 years, and helped them at MPC for 5 years. Dr. E is a wonderful DVM, person, and advocate for pets' wellness and care. I have utilized Dr. Kim Beegle for ou... Read More
Melina Efthimiadis has known my pets for 10 years, and helped them at MPC for 5 years. Dr. E is a wonderful DVM, person, and advocate for pets' wellness and care. I have utilized Dr. Kim Beegle for out-of-the-box ideas for medicating allergy atopy dogs and some other fast inquiries, to the benefit of my babies.But, it is Dr. E that has saved my 16 year old dog's health many times, after many other DVMs and an internist had difficulty diagnosing him and treating him, starting 5 years ago. She has been a lifesaver, literally. If a pet is fearful, anxious, or aggressive, she tries to work with it, but will honestly let me know if they need sedation or more restraint for their, my, and my pet's wellbeing.I have always seen a clean, sanitary lobby, exam room and even lab/treatment area, as they openly let me come see my baby back there or talk or look at rads if needed.The front office staff are friendly, compassionate, and competent for the most part. Occassionally, a veteran that is perhaps burnt out for the day answers the phone, and a direct approach with them gets me the help I am seeking. They've worked on their ettiquette ever since mentioning it in person, and I've had no problem.Assistant and support staff are capable, truly support the doctor and I throughout our exam and procedures, and beyond, what I don't see and witness, the care they provide beyond the exam room is priceless. I have personally thanked a few of the attentive skilled ladies that have helped my old painful, and young fearful, critters through their illness or trauma.MPC and Dr. E are readily transparent and honest about their recommendations and management of my pets' health and well being, including their mental/emotional health. I appreciate when they take the extra time to go slowly with a painful or scared pet, and so often Dr. E has rechecked my babies free of charge, to ensure they are progressing okay. As a regular client, I appreciate these little things, as they speak volumes.Melina Efthimiadis is one of the most ethical, competent, and smartest vets I've utilized, after more than 30 DVMs and more than 20 hospitals, both regular practice and specialty practice, used for my pets since the 90s. My old geriatric dogs, my young crazy active dogs and cats, and my moody or sassy female cats, foster and own, have all benefited from TLC with Dr. E and her entourage. I trust her, emphatically. I run other doctors' diagnoses by her all the time, get her feedback, and her solutions, which have ALWAYS been spot on and effective.In Dr. E, you get the equivalent or better, of a boarded specialist in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, or feline medicine. I've used specialists, and still do, but Dr. E will always have the final say. Gavel down!Thanks MPC, thanks Dr. Melina Efthimiadis, and thanks to those that advocate for their pets, prepared emotionally and financially to provide for them to the best of their ability, without excuses, with love, compassion, and accountability. Love is not enough alone. Read Less