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Joan Coates

DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVIM (Neurology)

American Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)

University of Missouri, USA

Joan Coates specializes in neurology and neurosurgery and is Section Head of the Neurology & Neurosurgery Section/Service. 

As a researcher, Joan is a member of the Comparative Neurology Program, which explores inherited developmental and degenerative diseases of the nervous system, and is involved with translational research for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Her research focus involves the study of canine degenerative myelopathy as a disease model for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease). 

In addition, Joan co-directs the Neurology & Neurosurgery Service, and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. 

Joan received a bachelor’s degree and a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri. She completed a small animal rotating internship at Texas A&M University and a three-year residency in neurology and neurosurgery at Auburn University. She also received a master of science degree in neuroscience from Auburn University. 

When she’s not working, Joan enjoys spending time with her family and their four dogs, one cat, two miniature Sicilian donkeys and two quarter horses. Her hobbies include long-distance cycling, hiking and trekking and playing flute.

Joan Coates

DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVIM (Neurology)

American Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)

University of Missouri, USA

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Joan Coates

DVM, MS, Dipl.ACVIM (Neurology)

American Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)

University of Missouri, USA

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