Our Veterinary Team
Our Veterinarians and Support Staff
At Kirkwood Animal Hospital, we value a collaborative, team-oriented approach to pet care. Our doctors work closely together and are supported by an exceptional staff—from receptionists to technicians to management.
Our Consulting Veterinarians
Beyond the care provided by our on-staff doctors, we regularly collaborate with specialists—such as cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, ophthalmologists, internists, and chiropractors—to ensure your pet receives comprehensive treatment.
The doctors at Kirkwood carefully manage referrals to trusted local and mobile specialty services. Our goal is to restore your pet’s health as quickly as possible while minimizing emotional stress for your family.
Read more about our in-house specialty consultants!
Our Veterinarians
Dr. Alaine Hu
Medical Director/MDVM
Dr. Kirk Kasuya
DVM
Dr. Cheryl Kaku
DVM
Dr. Alaine Hu
Medical Director/MDVM
Dr. Kirk Kasuya
DVM
Dr. Cheryl Kaku
DVM
Management
Erica J.
Hospital Manager
Bryant N.
Assistant Hospital Manager/RVT
Erica J.
Hospital Manager
Bryant N.
Assistant Hospital Manager/RVT
Client Service Representatives
Jan J.
CSR (Retired)
Maleah G.
CSR (Lead)
Koriza W.
CSR
Iris O.
CSR
Kimberly C.
CSR
Bria G.
CSR
Jan J.
CSR (Retired)
Maleah G.
CSR (Lead)
Koriza W.
CSR
Iris O.
CSR
Kimberly C.
CSR
Bria G.
CSR
Our Support Team
Mike M.
Veterinary Assistant
Claudia M.
Veterinary Assistant (Lead)
Kassandra M.
Veterinary Assistant
Natalie G.
Veterinary Assistant
Lilly S.
Veterinary Assistant
Justin B.
Veterinary Assistant
Daniel W.
Veterinary Assistant
Leandro M.
Kennel Assistant
Mike M.
Veterinary Assistant
Claudia M.
Veterinary Assistant (Lead)
Kassandra M.
Veterinary Assistant
Natalie G.
Veterinary Assistant
Lilly S.
Veterinary Assistant
Justin B.
Veterinary Assistant
Daniel W.
Veterinary Assistant
Leandro M.
Kennel Assistant
Dean Filipowicz DVM DACVS
Dr. Filipowicz is a Board Certified Surgeon providing Orthopedics and Advanced Surgery for pets at Kirkwood Animal Hospital. He has been providing exceptional pet care since 2008 and is currently the owner of Bay West Veterinary Surgery in Woodside, CA. Dr. Filipowicz earned his DVM from UC Davis and completed his residency at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine.
Eric Garcia DVM DACVR
Dr. Eric Garcia is a Board Certified Radiologists providing Ultrasound consultations for pets at Kirkwood Animal Hospital. He is a native of Los Altos, California. He received his BS from Cal Polytechnic, SLO and his DVM from Colorado State University. He completed his residency in Radiology at Kansas State University in 2015.
Trever Morimoto DVM DACVR
Dr. Morimoto is a Board Certified Radiologists providing Ultrasound consultations for pets at Kirkwood Animal Hospital. Dr. Morimoto has nearly two decades of experience helping pets. He earned his DVM from Washington State University and has also worked as a Radiologist for the Ryan Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
Rick Kienle DVM DACVIM - Cardiology
Dr. Rick Kienle is a Board Certified specializing in Internal Medicine – Cardiology for pets at Kirkwood Animal Hospital. He has served as consulting cardiologist for Kirkwood Animal Hospital since 2000. Dr. Kienle graduated from Texas A&M University and is a board certified Internal Medicine specialist in Cardiology. His medical interests include treating cardiac disease and arrhythmias using Holter monitors and pacemaker implantation. For more information about Dr. Kienle, visit www.mvvc.biz.
Deb Sell DC
Dr. Deb Sell is a California-licensed chiropractor with specialty training in large and small animal and has been practicing for over 20 years. Certified by the American College of Veterinary Chiropractors, Dr. Sell has provided services at Kirkwood Animal Hospital since 2009. Dr. Sell supplements her chiropractic treatments with cold-laser therapy services. For more information about Dr. Sell, visit www.nextlevelanimalchiropractic.com.
