Elizabeth A Maxwell,
Assistant Professor, Surgical Oncology
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About Elizabeth A Maxwell
Dr. Elizabeth A Maxwell is a Miami native that graduated from Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. Dr. Maxwell went on to complete a rotating Internship at Louisiana State University, a surgical internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Colorado, and a surgical fellowship at Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists in Florida. Dr. Maxwell then completed a 3-year small animal surgical residency at the University of Illinois, where she also obtained a Master of Science degree in Veterinary Clinical Sciences. Following residency, Dr. Maxwell completed a 1-year Surgical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Florida and became one of less than 60 veterinary surgical oncologist in the United States, recognized by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Maxwell is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner, a Fear Free Certified Professional, and Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture. Dr. Maxwell is also the host of “The Margin,” the official podcast of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncologists.
Accomplishments
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40 Gators under 40
University of Florida Alumni Organization
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C.E. Cornelius Young Investigators Award
University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
Board Certifications
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Certified Veterinary AcupuncturistChi University
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Certified Veterinary Pain PractitionerInternational Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
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Fear Free Certified ProfessionalFear Free LLC
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Small Animal SurgeryAmerican College of Veterinary Surgeons
Clinical Profile
Dr. Maxwell specializes in managing complex cases often deemed “inoperable.” Dr. Maxwell is dedicated to exploring alternative, innovative, and integrative approaches to aggressive cancers, including invasive adrenal tumors, large liver tumors, and other advanced malignancies. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in surgical oncology, Dr. Maxwell strives to provide novel solutions and improved outcomes for patients facing the most challenging diagnoses.
Research Profile
Novel delivery methods of chemotherapy, Pain Management, Sentinel lymph node mapping, Adrenal tumors, and Translational Research
Publications
Academic Articles
Grants
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Assessing the Analgesic Efficacy of Encapsulated Kratom in Altering Sensory Thresholds in Dogs, using Electric, Thermal, and Mechanical Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST)
Active
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- AMER COL OF VET SURGEONS
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Novel approach to treat canine appendicular osteosarcoma with percutaneous cementoplasty after stereotactic radiation therapy
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- DOBERMAN PINSCHER HEALTH FOUNDATION
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Unleashing the power of mRNA for treatment of malignant brain tumors using novel vaccine construct
Active
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- FL DEPT OF HLTH
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Analgesic efficacy of kratom as an adjuvant for postoperative pain management in dogs
- Role:
- Principal Investigator
- Funding:
- INTL VETERINARY ACADEMY OF PAIN MGMT via FEAR FREE
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Evaluating accuracy for identification of sentinel lymph nodes in dogs with cutaneous MCT; a comparison between preoperative CT lymphography, intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence imaging, and the standard cytology of the locoregional lymph nodes
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- AMER KENNEL CLUB CANINE HLTH FOU
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Accuracy of NIRF in detecting SLN for canine cutaneous MCT: A veterinary society of surgical oncology study
- Role:
- Co-Investigator
- Funding:
- VETERINARY SOCIETY OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
Education
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Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
University of Florida
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Residency in Small Animal Surgery
University of Illinois
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 392-2235
- Business:
- emaxwell@ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100126
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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2015 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608