Kevin Byrne is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, which is the only institution whose members are recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association as veterinary dermatology specialists.
Dr. Byrne helped develop the use of endoscopes as a therapeutic tool for management of ear disease including otitis. He also developed the use of new therapies for treatment of life-threatening skin disorders. Dr. Byrne's main interests are managing allergic skin disorders, ear infections (otitis), and immune-mediated disorders in dogs and cats.
He earned his veterinary degree (DVM) from the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984 and completed a 3 year residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of Illinois in 1995. Upon completing a 1-year residency in veterinary nutrition at the University of Illinois Dr. Byrne then received an advanced degree in Veterinary Science (dermatology and nutrition) at the University of Illinois in 1996.
Dr. Byrne also taught veterinary dermatology at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania for six years.