Our Staff

Veterinarians

Dr. Michael J. Grasso was appointed as the Medical Director for the Emergency Service at Cobb Veterinary Emergency and Referral Clinic in November of 2003. He is native to Dubois, PA. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, PA in 1995, where he graduated with honors with a double major in biology and chemistry and a minor in psychology. He is a member of Lambda Sigma National Honor Society as well as Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. His undergraduate thesis in the field of behavioral ecology entitled Badges of Status and Their Effects of Status Signaling in Dark-eyed Juncos was published in August, 1995 edition of The Condor . He graduated from veterinary medical school at The Ohio State University in 1999 with honors. He is a member of Phi Zeta National Veterinary Honor Society as well as Omega Tau Sigma Veterinary Fraternity. He completed an official rotating internal medicine, surgery, and emergency/critical care internship at The University of Minnesota in 2000. During this time he published an article entitled Portosystemic Shunts Can Be Congenital or Acquired. He has professionally prepared and presented the clinical conference entitled Wound Healing and Wound Management . Since the internship, he has been employed by Cobb Veterinary Emergency and Referral Clinic and has enjoyed providing quality emergency, surgical, and critical care while helping to bring a teaching and learning environment to a practical setting. Emergency abdominal/thoracic surgery, cytology, immune-mediated disease, and avian medicine are professional interests. Outside work interests include: fishing, sports, music, and fine dining.

Dr. Susan Engeran attended the University of Alabama, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She went on to study at the Louisiana State School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Engeran has been practicing emergency and critical care medicine in Atlanta since she received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Dr. Engeran was part of CEVC’s relief staff for two years before she became a staff doctor in 2004. Dr. Engeran enjoys taking trips and scuba diving.

Dr. Marcus T. Smith attended Clemson University and graduated in 1999 with a bachelors degree in Animal Science. Marcus was also a member of the Clemson University football team during his years at Clemson. Following his undergraduate degree, he attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he was awarded a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. He completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA in 2005 and has been a member of Cobb Emergency Veterinary Clinic since the summer of 2005.

Dr. Callie R. Harris is a 2008 graduate of Tuskegee University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She did her undergraduate work at Tennessee State University, earning a B.S. in Agricultural Science. Dr. Harris completed a small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas. Upon completion of her internship in 2009, she became a member of the CEVC team.

Dr. Judy Johnson first graduated with a degree in Veterinary Technology in 1998.  She then worked as an emergency and critical care technician in Florida, New Mexico and Colorado.  It was in Colorado where she returned to school, earning a Bachelors degree in Biological Science before attending Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.  She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2008.  Dr. Johnson and her husband Alan, along with their seven “furry children” moved to Georgia to be closer to family, and she joined our staff in early June 2008.  Dr. Johnson enjoys motorcycle riding and boating with her family.

Dr. Craig Quinlan was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM, The Land Of Enchantment.  After graduating from Eldorado high school, he attended Texas A&M University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in biomedical science, and a minor in horticulture.  Dr. Quinlan graduated from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008, also Magna Cum Laude, and applied for small animal medical and surgical internships.  During 2008-2009, Dr. Quinlan completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Georgia.  He has a strong interest in cardiology and enjoys the challenge of practicing evidence-based medicine.  In his free time, Dr. Quinlan enjoys collecting music, eating delicious food, relaxing in his hammock with a scrumptious beer, and hanging out with his two dogs, Daed and Trout and his two cats Barnaby and Moira and exploring Atlanta.

Dr. Allison K. Maddox was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to entering the field of veterinary medicine, she received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University. Following completion of this degree, she worked as a freelance flutist in the Atlanta area for 5 years before returning to school.  She received a degree in biology from Kennesaw State University. During this time, she worked as a member of the CEVC team as a veterinary assistant.  She received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She joined the CEVC team as a doctor in June, 2009.

Dr. Jessica Robertson is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio but grew up in the Atlanta area.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in Biology, and graduated with distinction from Purdue in 2001.  Dr. Robertson then went to the University of Georgia for veterinary school and graduated cum laude in 2005.  She relocated to Chicago, Illinois where she worked in both general practice and emergency medicine for 4 years.  She joined the staff at CEVC in September 2009.

Dr. Seth Gurney is a Georgia native and he grew up in Marietta.  Before graduating high school, he worked as a veterinary technician at several veterinary clinics in the area, so he may be a familiar face to you.  He attended Campbell High School in Smyrna and participated in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program where he graduated with the IB diploma in 2002.  He attended the University of Georgia for his undergraduate studies, where he graduated early, earning a bachelor’s degree in Animal Health in 2005.  He then went on to attend veterinary school at the University Of Georgia College Of Veterinary Medicine.  While in veterinary school, he was an active member of the Alpha Psi Veterinary Fraternity, where he served as vice president from 2007-2008.  After being awarded a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from UGA in 2009, Dr. Gurney went on to pursue a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS) in Rhode Island.  He completed his internship in 2010 and stayed at OSVS to work in the field of emergency and critical care medicine.  Not a fan of Rhode Island’s long, cold Winters and frequent snow storms, Dr. Gurney seized the first opportunity available to leave New England and he moved back home to Georgia in the Spring of 2011 where he became of member of the CEVC team.  Dr. Gurney is an avid Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan, so make sure you and your pets are donning the appropriate team colors (just kidding – sort of).  In his spare time, if he’s not sitting in the stands cheering on the Braves or the Dawgs, Dr. Gurney enjoys spending time with his friends, barbecuing, and escaping to Lake Lanier whenever possible.

Dr. Deanna M. Lombardo was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Undergraduate work was completed at the University of Denver where she earned a bachelors’ degree in International Business. Dr. Lombardo graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After graduation, Dr. Lombardo completed an internship at the Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Upon completion of her internship in 2009, Dr. Lombardo joined the Cobb Emergency team.

Dr. Menaka Bhaskaran grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio where she laid an early foundation for a career in veterinary medicine. She completed her formal schooling in Columbus, Ohio at The Ohio State University- earning a bachelor’s degree in wildlife management followed by a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. By this time, she had experiences ranging from dog sledding and swimming with dolphins to working with wildlife rehabilitation and behavioral interventions for companion dogs. She also gained knowledge and experience in general practice while working along the medical team at a small animal practice. She was certain however, that her passion lied within helping animals in a more acute or critical setting and moved to Florida where she completed an internship at the Hollywood Animal Hospital. She joined the Cobb Emergency Veterinary Clinic’s team in early 2011. Outside of helping 4-legged furries, she enjoys travel, good food, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Michelle Hall attended Mississippi State University where she received a B.S. in biological sciences in 1999, a doctorate of veterinary medicine in 2005, and completed a rotating small animal internship in surgery, internal medicine and critical care in 2006. Dr. Hall joined CEVC in 2008.