Wisconsin native Dr. Cory Scholl Greenfield ‘re’-joined the team at Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar in 2015. Dr. Greenfield originally practiced at the hospital in 2010 and the new ownership is thrilled to have him back. He has been practicing for over 10 years, but his time in the industry stretches back over 20 years, with stops as a veterinary assistant, a veterinary technician, and even a volunteer dog walker at the local humane society. As Dr. Greenfield explains, his appreciation for living things began in early childhood.
"My mother was kind enough to allow me to bring home any and everything that crawled, walked, slithered or flew," Dr. Greenfield remembers. "Having experience with so many kinds of living creatures allowed me to live, think, and learn vicariously through them. Those experiences, some good and some bad, allowed me to care and appreciate all living creatures and the roles they play in keeping the Earth alive."
He received his undergraduate degree in Zoology/Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his doctorate in veterinary medicine – at the top of his class – from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Greenfield is a member of the California Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association. His professional interests include Dermatology, Dentistry, Preventative, Internal Medicine and Soft Tissue Surgery.
"I believe humans have so much to learn from animals on how to cope with illness and keep moving forward with a wagging tail, even in what seems to be the worst of times," Dr. Greenfield says. "It feels so rewarding to be able to practice all disciplines of medicine and go home at the end of the day knowing you’ve done good for another living soul."
In his free time, Dr. Greenfield enjoys going on adventures with his wife Julia, and two sons (“My best buddies!” he says) Gavin and Griffin. He also enjoys ice hockey.