Dr. Kristen Frank, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) is a board-certified small animal internist and the Medical Director at Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital in Natick. She has 15+ years of experience in internal medicine and hospital leadership. She enjoys all aspects of internal medicine, with a particular interest in immune-mediated diseases and endocrinology, and offers advanced diagnostics, including abdominal ultrasound and endoscopy. Dr. Frank partners closely with family veterinarians to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care for every case. She resides in the Boston area and enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.

Education and training• BS (Honors), Wildlife Ecology & Conservation, University of Florida• DVM, University of Florida• Small Animal Rotating Internship, The Animal Medical Center (NYC)• Internal Medicine Residency, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists• Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SAIM), 2008