Derek Standlee, DVM, MPH, Board Eligible in Diagnostic Imaging

Dr. Derek Standlee grew up moving throughout much of the United States, completing a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Master of Public Health degrees at Tufts University. His training continued with a small animal rotating internship at MedVet Chicago and residency programs in diagnostic imaging at the University of Minnesota and Washington State University.

His specialty interests include pushing the limits of sonography, minimally-invasive sampling techniques, cross-sectional imaging (MRI and CT), and interventional imaging. Prior research projects and case study reports include elastography, round cell neoplasia of the liver and spleen, non-compressive spinal cord trauma, and exotic companion animal tumors. Regardless of modality, Dr. Standlee remains committed to tailoring imaging for each patient and minimizing the need for repeated procedures.

Off-duty, Dr. Standlee is an avid baker, lover of music and movies, and self-taught fibercraft and stained glass artist.

Fluoroscopy

• Real-time imaging of dynamic processes including swallowing disorders, collapsing tracheas, lower urinary tract disorders, and some orthopedic diseases

Computed Tomography

• A fast evaluation of any part of the body from all angles

• Highly-detailed evaluation of bony structures (especially in complicated areas such as the skull) and air-filled spaces including the nasal cavity, sinuses, and lungs

• The use of contrast and sequential scans enables better evaluation of vascular disorders (such as portosystemic shunts), urinary incontinence, and certain tumor types

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Best known for its excellent imaging of the central nervous system, MRI provides exceptional detail for soft tissue structures without the use of ionizing radiation

• Also utilized for imaging of tendons and ligaments (particularly within joints), cartilage, and the eye

In addition to our GE 64 slice CT, the Animal Medical Center now has a Cone Beam CT scanner! Cone Beam CT (CBCT) is a special kind of CT scan that is used for the head and extremities (legs and paws). It uses lower levels of radiation than conventional CT and creates a higher resolution image. Our system is fully portable, so it can be used in the dental suite or operating room and doesn’t require the patient to be moved. It completes the scan in only 17 seconds and is especially suited for use in dentistry, ophthalmology, and orthopedics.

CBCT for Dentistry.

Our dental department will be using CBCT for most patients. The CT images, combined with intraoral radiographs, will allow us to assess patients for conditions like periodontal disease, oral tumors, jaw fractures, and disease of the pulp. Our software creates a 3-D model of each patient that makes visualizing pathology easier. Our CBCT will help us plan extractions, root canal procedures, and oral surgeries. Our software will allow us to share images with referring veterinarians. Owners will also receive a copy of the CT scan and software to view the images also if owners would like to explore their pets’ images.