Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Frank received his bachelors degree in Animal Science from the University of Maryland and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Gregorio Araneta University, Philippines, in 1979. He built and started Hunt Valley Animal Hospital in 1984. Today, the Hunt Valley Animal Hospital is a modern, state of the art animal hospital catering to the needs of our prized family pets. Dr. Frank is a member of the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and the Baltimore County Kennel Club. Though Dr. Frank is a general practitioner, he has special interests in dermatology, gasteroenterology, urology, cardiology and has been performing minimally invasive surgery for several years. Dr. Frank has acquired his advanced medical and surgical skills through the completion of continuing education courses in rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, laparoscopic exploratory surgery, endoscopy, colonoscopy, transcervical insemination, transurethral collagen implantation and laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy (a life-saving procedure to prevent gastric torsion). Dr. Frank also has learned advanced techniques to surgically repair elongated soft palates in brachycephalic breeds.Dr. Frank enjoys spending time with his two sons, Evan and Adam, and daughter-in-law, Chrissy. Dr. Frank is owned by his German Shepherd, Maverick and English Bulldog, Axel. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Frank likes to cycle through northern Baltimore County and fly fish. He is an avid fan of the Baltimore Ravens and Maryland Terrapins college basketball! He is on hiatus of showing dogs right now, but it has been a big part of his life
