Internal Medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of non-surgical conditions. SAGE internists work on a daily basis with gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory, immune, hepatic, and endocrine systems. Internists care for patients with acute, sometimes life-threatening illnesses, or with complicated and chronic issues.
Endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy and thoracic and abdominal sonogram are a few examples of the procedures our internists regularly perform to examine internal structures of the body. Internists help coordinate the care of the patient, many times working with other specialties such as surgery, oncology, and neurology for total patient care.
Background & Education Veterinary School: Colorado State University Internship Training: Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, MA Residency Training: University of California, Davis Certification: Diplomate ACVIM (2018)
Dr. Moria Borys is a board-certified internist who was drawn to veterinary medicine through her experiences with her own pets growing up. Her sister, Teresa, also a veterinarian, offered plenty of encouragement, too. Moria started her veterinary career at Colorado State University, where she earned her DVM degree in 2010. She then completed a rotating internship at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, MA. In 2012, she moved to Ames, IA, where she worked as a resident and an adjunct instructor of veterinary microbiology at Iowa State University. Moria received her Master of Science in Veterinary Microbiology and Preventative Medicine in 2014 and eventually found her way to California, where she completed a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis.
Moria enjoys all aspects of Internal Medicine but is especially interested in treating gastrointestinal and infectious disease, as well as managing renal issues and other chronic conditions. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, crafting, and seeing all of California’s many sites. She and her partner are the proud owners of a sweet, shy kitty named Ruby Vroom and an outspoken, energetic Chihuahua named Mayday.
Background and Education: Veterinary School: Louisiana State University Internship Training: Auburn University Residency Training: Oklahoma State University Certification: Diplomate ACVIM (2010)
Dr. Ensley was born and raised in southern Louisiana and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Louisiana State University. Following graduation, she completed a one-year rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Auburn University in Alabama. Dr. Ensley then was accepted to and completed a three-year small animal internal medicine residency at Oklahoma State University. She completed all requirements and achieved diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in July of 2010. Prior to moving to the East Bay, Dr. Ensley worked in private practice in Anchorage, Alaska and Naples, Florida.
Dr. Ensley’ main interests include gastroenterology, endocrinology, hematology, and endoscopy. In her spare time, she is an avid runner, cyclist, and aspiring cook. She lives in Walnut Creek with her two very opinionated but lovable tortoiseshell cats, Katie and Torti. Dr. Ensley was drawn to veterinary medicine at a young age due to her love of animals and strives to provide her patients with the best possible care and compassion.
Background and Education: Veterinary School: Colorado State University Internship Training: All-Care Animal Referral Center, Fountain Valley, CA; North Carolina State University Residency Training: University of California, Davis Certification: Diplomate ACVIM (2006)
Dr. Jennifer Strasser is a graduate of the University of New Mexico, where she earned a BS in Biology. She received her DVM from Colorado State University (2001). Dr. Strasser completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at All-Care Animal Referral Center in Fountain Valley, CA (2002), as well as an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at North Carolina State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine (2003). Dr. Strasser also completed an internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis (2005). She became board certified in internal medicine in 2006. Just recently, Dr. Strasser became certified in veterinary acupuncture (2020) which brings an added advantage to her treatment planning by enhancing recovery and managing pain of her patients.
Before joining SAGE, Dr. Strasser spent several years in private practice in Albuquerque, Seattle, and the SF Bay Area.
Dr. Strasser particularly enjoys the challenges of gastrointestinal, endocrine, and urinary tract diseases, and the diagnostic capabilities of endoscopy and ultrasound. When not practicing, Jennifer enjoys yoga, sailing, camping, skiing, and spending quality time with her family. She is the proud owner of one chocolate lab and one yellow lab, who also happen to be her favorite hiking companions.
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Your requests and inquiries will then be sent to our client service team who will be in touch with you within 24-72 hours, depending on the request. Our SAGE Self-Service Portal helps reduce high call volumes, hold times, and provides our pet parents the added convenience of digital capabilities to get in touch with us versus calling in.
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