Joel Murphy, DVM

Joel Murphy, DVM
Animal & Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor 34820 US Highway 19 North Palm Harbor, FL 34684
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Joel Murphy, DVM

The Only Person In the World That Cares More About Your Pet Than We Do .. is You! The Animal & Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor is the most state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Florida for affordable care for your dog, cat, bird or exotic pet. Animal & Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor has a staff of highly trained, professional, friendly animal lovers. Dr. Joel Murphy provides dermatology, internal medicine, gastroenterology, cardiology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery and orthopedics. Animal & Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor has a state-of-the-art in house lab, ultrasound and digital radiology so that Dr. Joel Murphy can diagnose your pet quickly and start therapy. For more information go to www.pethealing.org. Animal & Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor provides our patients with advanced surgical, microsurgical, fiberoptic and endoscopy surgical procedures.Animal & Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor uses the safest and most state-of-the-art monitoring and anesthesia for your pets safety. Come in for a free tour and meet the staff.
Years In Practice 41
Primary Specialty

Animal Hospital

Gender Male
Education Dr. Joel Murphy graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Tech with a bachelors degree in biochemistry and minor in animal psychology. He received his doctorate in veterinary medicine from the world renowned University of Georgia Veterinary School. After graduating veterinary school Dr. Murphy did an entire year of advanced training in traditional medicine and surgery. . This was the most intense year of advanced training as he worked hand in hand with some of the top dermatologists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists and internal medicine specialists in the country. In addition to his advance training in the diagnosis and treatment of dog and cat diseases, he served as Director of Exotic Animal and Bird Medicine at the University of Georgia Veterinary School and taught all of the exotic animal and bird classes to student veterinarians.

Certification Dr. Joel Murphy is one of the first veterinarians in the world to become diplomat, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Certified in Avian Practice. This is the only advanced certification for exotic bird medicine and this level of expertise requires an extremely high level of training and testing.
Services Dr. Joel Murphy is a nationally recognized veterinary expert in exotic bird medicine and has completed advanced training in the medicine and surgery of cats and dogs. Dr. Murphy, former director of University of Georgia Teaching Hospital Avian/Exotic Department, has written books, lectured across the United States, Europe, and Asia. Dr. Murphy has been featured on Animal Planet and Good Morning America as well as many local TV shows. Dr. Murphy is the Director at the Animal & Bird Medical Center of Palm Harbor serving both pet bird owners and aviculturist. As well as running a state-of-the-art hospital, Dr. Joel Murphy also does holistic medicine. Additional Services Exotic Birds
Consumer Feedback
(6 Reviews)
Service
4 star average for Service
Environment
4.5 star average for Environment
Expertise
4.5 star average for Expertise
Staff
4 star average for Staff
Recommended
3 star average for Recommended
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Recent Reviews
Dr Joel Murphy: Excellent vet, BUT charged $57 for office visit & exam when he spent less than 5 mins with me and my pet because he was in such a hurry. Also, charged me $83.60 for medication that I get from the same compounding pharmacy for 3 of the same items for $100.95. Unethical practices. I cannot afford to continue taking my pets there. The other vet in his practice initially misdiagnosed my pet, who of course got worse. I have refused to have any more appointments with him.
by PetMama xxx.xxx.249.5
April 12, 2018
Horrible! Diagnosed my African Grey with Aspergillus which she did not have. Dr. Murphy kept treating her for about a year, lots of dollars, time, and tears. In my opinion, this man is a total scam and should never be allowed to practice medicine on animals.



by Trish xxx.xxx.49.118
October 04, 2015
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Were the restrooms clean at this provider's office?
Yes, they were immaculate!
Does this provider have a good professional reputation within your community?
Definitely! Everyone knows they are the best around!
Was this animal hospital's staff friendly?
Yes
When your pet had to stay in overnight care did this veterinarian call you with follow-ups when they promised they would?
Yes, they called right on time
by Anonymous
February 04, 2012
Did you notice a foul odor when you arrived at this provider's office?
Not at all, their office smelled fantastic!
by Anonymous
March 16, 2011
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