Dr. Karen Urgo is a lifelong Brooklynite. She grew up in Ditmas Park and now lives in Brooklyn Heights with her husband, son, dog, and cat. She graduated from Mississippi State University where she earned her undergraduate degree and doctorate of veterinarian medicine. She returned to New York and worked for 10 years at an animal hospital on Long Island. She is very happy to be working in Brooklyn now taking care of pets in her two favorite neighborhoods. Dr. Urgo is especially proficient in surgery and dentistry and loves the challenge of solving complex cases. She strives to bring compassion, patience, and competence to every client. In her spare time, Dr. Urgo enjoys walking on the promenade, hanging out in Brooklyn Bridge Park, and sampling the many diverse restaurants in the area. She loves to travel but is always happy to come home to the best place to live.