Dr. Cory Waxman
Dr. Cory Waxman grew up in Bergen County and has been an animal lover his whole life, volunteering at animal shelters from a young age. He received a BS in biochemistry from Northwestern University before going on to veterinary school. Dr. Waxman graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and has been treating pets in Northern NJ since 2011.
While completing his studies, Dr. Waxman was involved in zoo medicine and conservation work. He interned at the Franklin Park Zoo in Boston, where he worked with giraffes, lions, camels, and endangered birds. He also conducted research for the “Noah’s Ark” Project at both Northwestern and UPenn, developing artificial reproduction methods for endangered canine and feline species.
Dr. Waxman truly cares for the animals that he treats and enjoys working with pet owners to provide the best medical care possible. This is why he has a great reputation with veterinary staff across Northern NJ – they love working with him!
Dr. Waxman lives in Northern New Jersey with his 2 dogs Jersey and BMO, and his 2 cats Marle and Valerie.
Dr. Jieun Kwon
Dr. Jieun Kwon graduated from Seoul National University in 2011 and received her ECFVG certification in 2012.
While Dr. Kwon enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine, she is especially interested in dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and feline medicine. She is an avid continuing education attendee, and constantly strives to provide her patients with the most current knowledge and most advanced medicine possible. Her goal as a clinician is to provide her patients with the same level of care she would want for her own loved-ones.
One of her favorite parts of being a vet is working with a client to establish what's wrong with their animal companion, and come up with a plan of treatment ideal for both the patient and the human who needs to help carry it out. In addition to being a good diagnostician, she is known for her positive attitude and the compassion she shows in her care.
When not at work, Dr. Kwon enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring new restaurants. She lives in Fort Lee with her husband, son, and Ludwig, a food allergy-prone rescue cat.
Dr. Henry Durga
Dr. Henry Durga attended Oklahoma Panhandle State University for his undergraduate degree in Animal Science and Biology. He started developing his surgical and anesthetic skills early, working as a technician for an animal shelter performing high volume spay and neuter procedures. As well as working on the school farm gaining experience with farm animals.
He attended Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts & Nevis. His final semester of school was completed at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary medicine, where he was able to further his passion with internal medicine, surgery, and pain management. Pursuing his passion in pain management, Dr. Durga has completed his training for acupuncture at the Chi Institute of traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and plans to continue his education in chiropractic, and rehabilitation medicine.
Dr. Durga recently moved to New Jersey from Dallas, Texas, where he solidified his love for pain management practicing both acupuncture, and other alternative forms of therapy for geriatric animals in the area.
When not spending his time helping to care for your pets, he spends his time being active and participating in sports throughout New York and New Jersey.
Dr. Belen Albarracin
Dr. Albarracin completed her veterinary degree at Cornell University. Throughout her education, Dr. Albarracin has contributed to medical advancement by working on multiple human and animal biomedical research studies. Dr Albarracin interests include preventive medicine, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, and clinical research. Her goal as a veterinarian is to foster strong long-term client/patient relationships and provide the highest quality medical care for her patients.
Growing up in Ecuador with farm animals of all types, Dr. Albarracin learned to love and respect animals at a very early age. She became interested in veterinary medicine after her own dog was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. That's when she decided to switch career paths from criminal justice to veterinary medicine. Since then, she has worked hard to become a well-rounded veterinarian so that she can provide the best care for her patients and the right support for their owners.
During her time off, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones including Charlie, her family dog, in Long Island, NY. She also enjoys helping shelters and fostering shelter animals.
Dr. Diana Choi
Dr. Choi studied biology at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tufts University. Upon graduation, she worked at a clinic caring for dogs and cats in Manhattan before recently moving to Jersey City. Her special interests include Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, and surgery. Dr. Choi cares deeply about reducing fear, stress, and anxiety in their patients and is a Fear Free Certified practitioner. She enjoys building strong relationships with pet owners and working together to provide the best possible care. Outside of work, Dr. Choi enjoys golf, Pilates, and traveling. She shares her home with Matcha, a rescue cat.