Education & Training:
• BS in Biology – Northwestern State University
• DVM – Louisiana State University (2001)
• Internship in Small Animal Medicine – Texas A&M University
• Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency – Texas A&M University
• Board-Certified in Small Animal Internal Medicine, 2005
Special Interests:
• Hemoperfusion
• Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMTP)
• Trauma management
• Endoscopic retrieval of gastrointestinal foreign bodies
• Complex immune-mediated and critical care cases
Career Highlights:
Dr. Porterpan was nominated for Waco Citizen of the Year for her leadership in coordinating urgent, life-saving hemodialysis treatment for a local police K9.
Personal Facts:
She enjoys running, staying active, and spending time with her two Labrador Retrievers, Pireaux and Finley.
