The Humans Behind the Healing

8 professionals. 96 combined years of experience. One shared obsession: your pet's health.

Dr. Lena Okafor, DVM, DACVIM

Medical Director & Founder

Cornell University CVM (DVM, 2009). Board-certified in Internal Medicine (ACVIM, 2014). Special interests: endocrinology, immune-mediated disease, feline medicine.

"I chose internal medicine because I love solving puzzles. Every complex case is a mystery, and the patient can't tell you what's wrong — you have to figure it out. That challenge is what gets me out of bed at 5am."

Fun fact: Has two rescue cats named Watson and Crick

Dr. Anil Patel, DVM

Associate Veterinarian & Surgical Lead

University of Florida CVM (DVM, 2015). Additional training: orthopedic surgery externship at University of Georgia. Special interests: orthopedics, minimally invasive surgery, dental surgery.

"Surgery is where preparation meets precision. I spend more time planning a procedure than performing it. That's how you get great outcomes."

Fun fact: Competitive rock climber who says surgery and climbing require the same hand steadiness

The Pawprint & Co. team, minus our most important members — our patients.