Dermatology & Otology
Our Dermatology service is accepting appointments!
The Dermatology and Otology Service at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center offers comprehensive care for companion and equine animals with skin and ear conditions and diseases.
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The Dermatology and Otology service is comprised of a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and two registered veterinary technicians (nurses). The team provides consultation services for all diseases affecting the skin, ears, claws, hair coat, and mucosal surfaces. Where warranted, we are able to offer timely consultation with a full range of other specialists within the Veterinary Medical Center for problems unrelated to the skin or that may be affecting other organ systems.
Hours & Appointment Scheduling
Our Dermatology Department sees patients by appointment only.
The Dermatology liaison is available to answer your questions or schedule an appointment Monday – Friday*, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm and may be reached at (614) 247-0585 or osuvet.dermatology@osu.edu.
If you would like your pet to be seen by one of our specialists, please have your primary care veterinarian submit a referral through our rVetLink Referral Portal. Instructions on how to submit a referral through our portal can be found in the “Referring Veterinarians” section. Once we receive the referral, our liaison will contact you to schedule an appointment.
If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please contact your primary care veterinarian, the nearest emergency veterinarian hospital or visit our Emergency Department 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
* The office is closed daily for lunch from 1:00 to 1:30 pm. If you reach us during this time, please leave a detailed voicemail and your call will be returned. For emergency assistance, call (614) 292-3551. The Dermatology department is closed in observance of all federal holidays.
Common Dermatologic Conditions
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Acral lick dermatitis ("lick granuloma")
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Autoimmune skin diseases
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Atopic dermatitis
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Bacterial skin infections
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Claw disorders
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Dermatophytosis ("ringworm")
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Demodicosis ("mange")
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Eosinophilic granuloma complex in cats
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Flea allergy dermatitis
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Food allergies
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Fungal skin infections
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Hormonal conditions
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Hypercortisolism ("Cushing’s syndrome)
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Hypothyroidism
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Insect Hypersensitivity
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Miliary dermatitis in cats
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Nodular skin disease
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Otitis externa and media
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Scaling disorders
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Yeast (Malassezia) skin infections
Service Highlights
Diagnosis and treatment of allergic skin disease, including intradermal (skin) and in vitro (blood/serum) allergy testing. Routine diagnostic procedures including skin scrapings, cytology and culture. Biopsy and histopathology of the skin, ears, claws and mucosa. Complete range of specialized treatments and prescription diets for treatments.
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear (pinna, external canal, middle and inner ear), including HD video otoscopy.
What to Expect
One of our senior veterinary students will take a complete patient history and perform an initial dermatologic examination on your pet under the supervision of a staff dermatologist. Please note, that as a matter of policy and because specialized equipment is not available in all consulting rooms, the examination is performed in the dermatology treatment room and you will be asked to return to the lobby during the examination. A staff dermatologist will then complete a thorough examination. Typically, routine minor diagnostic procedures (skin cytology and scrapings and ear cytology) will also be performed at this time. It is likely to be 40-60 minutes before the staff dermatologist will speak to you about diagnosis and treatment options. Please allow 1.5-3 hours for your initial visit to our service.
Our mission is to provide you with the best diagnostic and therapeutic plan that will help control or resolve your pet’s skin or ear disease.
The experience was fantastic and the team went above and beyond to ensure Bella received the immediate treatment she needed.
Care Team
Andhika Putra
Deb Crosier
Erin Waggoner
Clinical Trials
The Dermatology and Otology service is often recruiting patients for related studies for which your pet may be eligible. If you have any questions regarding your pet's eligibility, please contact the Blue Buffalo Clinical Trials Office (cvm-clinicaltrials@osu.edu).
For a listing of current trials please click here.