Our Doctors

Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell
Dr. Elaine Wexler-Mitchell is the owner and originator of The Cat Care Clinic. She received an undergraduate degree in biology from Cornell University and her D.V.M. degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. In 1995 Dr. Wexler-Mitchell became board certified in feline practice-one of 25 charter diplomates. She is a former president of the Academy of Feline Medicine and served on the board of The American Association of Feline Practitioners. She is also a member of other veterinary organizations including AVMA, AAHA, SCVMA, and the CVMA. She is a contributing editor to Cat Fancy magazine and writes the Ask the Vet column. Her first book, The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Healthy Cat, was published in 1999. Dr. Wexler-Mitchell is married and is the owner of two Somali cats-Keiki and Shaka.

Dr. Cathryn Starr
Dr. Cathryn Starr received her D.V.M. degree from UC Davis in 1992. She joined our clinic in 1997. Prior to joining us she worked at a feline only housecall practice in Los Angeles. When not practicing feline medicine, Dr. Starr enjoys singing and performing in both classical and musical theater. She shares her home with her husband Ron, and five cats: Echo, Tristan, Purr-cy, Purrsephone, & Sebastian.

Dr. Carmela Panza
Dr. Carmela Panza received her undergraduate degree in biology from CSU Pomona. She graduated May 2007 with a DVM degree from Western University of Health Sciences as a member of the charter class of the College of Veterinary Medicine. She has always been passionate about animals and tending to their needs. She currently shares her time with her husband Federico, her two cats "Freddy" & "Sheila", two dogs "Nerone" and "Vasco", 5 bunnies, 2 ducks, 1 chicken, some fish, a ball python and a “few” creepy-crawlies! Her plans are to become board certified in feline medicine with a special interest in diagnostic imaging.