Our Team

Radiologists

Michelle Fabiani, DVM, Dipl ACVR

Dr. Fabiani received a bachelors degree in Veterinary Science from Texas A&M in 1991. In 1993 she received her DVM, also from Texas A&M University. Following graduation she practiced general veterinary medicine in Houston for 6 years. Dr. Fabiani joined Gulf Coast Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging in 1999. She completed her three year radiology residency in 2001. Dr. Fabiani is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Her interests include computed tomography and ultrasound. Dr. Fabiani can be reached at [email protected]
Laura Hammond, DVM, Dipl ACVR
Dr. Hammond recently completed a residency in Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Tennessee. Prior to her residency, she completed both an internship in Diagnostic Imaging at the Veterinary Imaging Center of San Diego, and a rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego. Dr. Hammond earned her DVM from Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine in Pomona, California after obtaining her BS is Biology and Chemistry at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
Jordan Hatfield, DVM, MS, DACVR
Dr. Hatfield was born and raised in La Grange, Texas. He attended Texas A&M University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine and Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. After completion of veterinary school, Dr. Hatfield completed an equine surgical internship at Oakridge Equine Hospital in Edmond, Oklahoma and a diagnostic imaging internship at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He then went on to complete a residency in diagnostic imaging at Mississippi State University. During his residency, he also obtained a Master's degree in Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Dr. Hatfield became board certified in 2020. Dr. Hatfield's research focused on the use of computed tomography in the diagnosis and management of canine intestinal disease. His professional interests include computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Hatfield enjoys ranching, fly fishing, nature photography, and traveling.
Emily Elser, DVM, DACVR
Dr. Elser was born and raised in Ohio. She attended the University of Findlay where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She then completed veterinary school at The Ohio State University. After earning her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, she entered active duty service in the Army Veterinary Corps as a captain. She served for five years as a Veterinary Corps Officer in Virginia and Hawaii where she traveled throughout the pacific and to Antarctica. After her active duty service, she matched with GCVS as a Diagnostic Imaging Intern. She then attended the University of Pennsylvania where she completed her radiology residency and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology. She stayed on as a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania before returning to GCVS.

Raelyn Walczak, DVM, MS, DACVR
Dr. Raelyn Walczak received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine in 2016. After graduation, she went on to a small animal rotating internship at Hope Advanced Veterinary Center in Vienna, VA, followed by a diagnostic imaging specialty internship here at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Walczak then completed a residency in diagnostic imaging and earned a master's degree in Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado State University. She became board certified by the American College of Veterinary Radiology in 2021. Dr. Walczak's professional interests include ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging. Outside of the hospital she enjoys hiking, yoga, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets.

Cardiologists

Adam Kane DVM, DACVIM
Dr. Kane, hailing from Syracuse, NY, completed his Angell residency in 2014 and now practices at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in Rhode Island. He came to the Angell Cardiology Service with significant small animal private practice emergency and critical care experience. In addition, Dr. Kane has actively participated in cardiovascular research. Specifically, he has been involved with investigating the canine model for Duchene muscular dystrophy in golden retrievers. Dr. Kane’s special interests include interventional cardiology and approach to the critically ill cardiac patient. He is currently working on research projects related to thoracoscopic surgery and echocardiographic changes in myocardial disease in cats.