Dr. Tom Schell is a 1995 graduate of the Ohio State University.  He relocated to the south soon after graduation to be closer to his wife's family.  He is married to Molly and together they have two children, a daughter and a son.
     Soon after graduation and prior to relocation, Dr. Schell completed a brief equine internship with a board certified surgeon in Delaware, Ohio.  The practice was opened as a strictly ambulatory practice in 1995 and soon transformed into the existing facility over the next 10 years
     Dr. Schell became board certified in equine medicine and surgery in 2006 but maintains an active interest in internal medicine and surgery in all animal species.  Dr. Schell is currently seeking board certification in Chinese Herbal Therapy.
     His main areas of interest revolve around the impact of nutrition on overall health as well as influence on existing disease.  One main area of focus is the use of various antioxidants and immune stimulating compounds in the treatment of allergies to cancer.  The goal being to provide the animal with a better quality of life for the longest period of time possible.
     Dr. Schell maintains affiliations and memberships with:
            *  American Veterinary Medical Association
            *  North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association
            *  American Association of Equine Practitioners
            *  American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
            *  American Board of Veterinary Practitioners









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