OUR DOCTORS

Our Doctors: Meet the Team

COREY D. MILLER DVM, MS, DIPLOMATE ACT

Reproduction, Owner/Partner

Bachelor of Science, Animal Bioscience – Penn State University 1991
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Tennessee 1994
Internship – Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital 1995
Theriogenology Residency – Texas A&M University 1997
Master of Science – Texas A&M University 1997
Boarded specialist – American College of Theriogenology 1998
FAEP Executive Board Director/Treasurer

PRACTICE FOCUS:

Reproduction specialist, general practice

Originally from Bellefonte, PA, Dr. Miller graduated from the University of Tennessee’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. He completed a one-year internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. In 1998, he completed a three-year residency and Master’s program at Texas A&M University in Equine Reproduction. After his residency he briefly managed an exclusively equine reproductive practice in Oregon before moving to Ocala to work with Dr. Peloso in founding the Equine Medical Center of Ocala.

PATRICK C WORDEN, DVM

Ambulatory, Owner/Partner

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Florida 1999
Internship – Las Colinas Veterinary Hospital, Dallas, Texas 2000

PRACTICE FOCUS:

Lameness, Thoroughbred race horses, Thoroughbred public auction, sport horse medicine and lameness

Dr. Worden was born in Tennessee, grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1999. He completed an internship at Las Colinas Veterinary Hospital in Texas, a referral hospital specializing in surgery and lameness. In 2000 he moved to Miami and was employed by Tiegland, Franklin, Brokken, PA, a large racetrack practice servicing Hialeah Park, Gulfstream Park, Calder Racecourse, Delaware Park, etc. In February of 2003, Patrick moved to Ocala and joined the Equine Medical Center of Ocala. Dr. Worden is an ambulatory associate and deals with mostly training horses and sale horses.

ARIC R ADAMS, DVM, DIPLOMATE ACVS

Surgeon, Owner/Partner

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Missouri-Columbia 2000
Internship – Littleton Large Animal Clinic, Littleton, CO 2001
Surgical Residency – University of Florida 2005
Boarded Specialist – American College of Veterinary Surgeons 2006

PRACTICE FOCUS:

Colic Surgery, Laparoscopy, Lameness and Podiatry

Dr. Adams was a farrier for 8 years while obtaining his undergraduate and veterinary degrees. After graduation from veterinary college, he completed an internship at an equine hospital in Colorado. Dr. Adams then practiced for 1 year at an equine hospital in Utah, before moving to Florida to begin his surgical training. He completed his surgical residency at the University of Florida in 2005. After working in Tallahassee and Brandon, Florida as an associate equine surgeon, Dr. Adams joined Equine Medical Center of Ocala in 2006. Aric and his wife Teresa and their two children, enjoy the beautiful Florida outdoors, horseback riding, kayaking, scuba diving and fishing.

JUSTIN PHILLIPS, DVM

Ambulatory, Owner/Partner

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science – University of Florida
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine – University of Florida
Equine Internship – Equine Medical Center of Ocala

PRACTICE FOCUS:

Lameness, Reproduction

Dr. Phillips grew up in South Florida working with horses. He received both his Bachelor’s degree and Doctorate from the University of Florida. Afterwards, he completed an internship here at Equine Medical Center of Ocala. He then joined the practice and is now an owner/partner. His practice focus is lameness and reproduction.

BRITTANY WELCH, DVM, DIPLOMATE ACVIM

Internal Medicine

Bachelor of Science - University of New Hampshire
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - The Ohio State University
Rotating Equine Internship - Rhinebeck Equine
Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency - University of Minnesota

PRACTICE FOCUS:

Internal medicine – gastrointestinal, neurologic, and endocrine diseases, as well as adult and neonatal critical care.

Originally from Salem, New Hampshire, Dr. Welch grew up showing Quarter Horses. Dr. Welch graduated from The Ohio State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. After an internship at Rhinebeck Equine in New York, Dr. Welch completed a three year Large Animal Internal Medicine residency and achieved Board Certification in 2020. When not in the clinic, Dr. Welch can be found paddle boarding, tending to her houseplants, crocheting, or spending time with her husband and two dogs.

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THOMAS CULLEN, BVMS, DIPLOMATE ACVS

Surgeon

Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery - University of Glasgow
Surgery Internship - Lexington KY
Rotating internship - University of Nottingham Veterinary School
Clinical fellowship - Oregon State University
Equine surgical residency - University of California, Davis.

PRACTICE FOCUS:

Lameness and Surgery

Dr. Cullen is originally from England. Outside of work, Dr. Cullen and his wife enjoy being outdoors, hiking, paddle boarding, skiing, and travelling.

BRIANNA GOHMAN, DVM

Ambulatory

Bachelor of Animal Science- University of Minnesota, 2015
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine- University of Minnesota, 2019
Rotating Equine Internship- Equine Medical Center of Ocala, 2020

PRACTICE FOCUS

General practice, sports medicine and lameness, Thoroughbred public auction

Dr. Gohman grew up in Minnesota on a small hobby farm where she developed a passion for horses at an early age. She obtained both her undergraduate and veterinary degrees from the University of Minnesota. Shortly after graduation, she moved to central Florida for a rotating internship at the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, and joined the practice as an ambulatory associate upon completion of the internship. Dr. Gohman enjoys cooking, traveling and many outdoor activities including running, hiking, water and snow skiing.

ERICA SMITH, DVM

Ambulatory

SHELBY RIVKIN, DVM

Sports Medicine, Ambulatory

Dr. Rivkin grew up in Atlanta, Georgia riding hunter/jumpers and competing all over the country. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky, then graduated from Michigan State College of Veterinary Medicine with honors. She moved to Florida to complete a rotating internship with the Equine Medical Center of Ocala, then stayed on after as a sports medicine focused ambulatory associate. When not working, she enjoys spending time doing outdoor activities with her fiancé and two rescue dogs

TRAVIS TULL, DVM, DIPLOMATE ACVS

Emergency Staff Surgeon

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - University of Georiga
Internship and surgical residency - Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY.

PRACTICE FOCUS:

After hours emergency and surgery

Dr. Travis Tull joined EMCO in 2020 as an emergency staff surgeon, helping Dr. Adams cover surgery and colic emergencies. He is a full time surgeon for Ocala Equine Hospital where he has been since 2017, and his ongoing efforts at both equine hospitals are a great contribution to the Ocala horse community. He has worked for Brown Equine Hospital in Pennsylvania, and then for Rood and Riddle Equine – Saratoga before coming to Ocala.