VETERINARIANS

L. Lee Capone Jr., D.V.M.

Dr. Capone is a graduate of Louisiana State University College of Veterinary Medicine and a native to the area. He has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 25 years on the Northshore. His love of animals is the driving force behind the growth of Lakeshore Veterinary Hospital and Pet Lodge. His professional interest lie in the fields of animal dentistry, orthopedics, ophthalmology and dermatology. He believes in quality medical care for your companion animals and understands the passionate human and companion animal bond. He has strong ties to the community working closely with the area Wildlife Center and the Humane Society. You may have also recognized him in some of the local little theatre performances.

Troxler, D.V.M.

Dr. Troxler attended Loyola University, received a B.S. in biology/chemistry and then pursued 3 years of research at the Tulane Primate Center in Covington. As a microbiology medical research specialist, her team of scientists discovered and marketed the current test in use for diagnosis of Lyme disease in canines. She was a veterianary assistant part-time since high school and even while working at Tulane kept this part-time job in Destrehan. To fulfill her passion, she pursued a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at LSU in 2000 and continued in research at the vet shool for summer employment. As a veterinarian at Riverlands Animal Hospital, her special interests include soft-tissue surgery and exotics.

Michal Soosaar. D.V.M.

Dr. Michal Soosaar received her Bachelor of Science in biology from Tulane University, and her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.  She has practiced small animal emergency and general medicine since graduating in 2004.  Prior to veterinary school, she worked as a veterinary assistant in small animal emergency and general practice clinics. Dr. Michal’s professional interests include preventative medicine, emergency and critical care medicine, anesthesia, and pain management.  Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Toomas; their human son Rein; and their three canine children, Desiree, Queenie, and Roofus.

Marcelo Gentinetta, D.V.M.

Dr. Marcelo Gentinetta graduated from the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. Shortly afterwards, he joined a large, multi-doctor small animal medical and surgical practice in Metairie. During this time and with a large medical caseload, Dr. Gentinetta honed his diagnostic and surgical skills. Several years later, he moved to Pass Christian, Mississippi where he owned and operated Pass Christian Animal Hospital. Shortly before hurricane Katrina, Dr. Gentinetta moved back to the south shore and started his current practice providing relief veterinary services in New Orleans and surrounding areas. He enjoys the variety and challenges of solving medical cases. Dr. Gentinetta strongly believes in maintaining close communication with clients, performing meticulous diagnostic work-ups to solve medical cases, and above all being compassionate and loving to all his patients.