Madisonville, LA— Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dena Lynn Lodato is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for her contributions to the practice of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Lodato pursued higher education at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 2003. She then attended Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 and a Master of Science in 2013. The doctor successfully completed an internship at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009; a specialty internship at the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center in 2010; and finished a residency at Mississippi State University in 2013.
Practicing professionally since 2021, Dr. Lodato is the owner of Resurge Veterinary Surgical Specialists and Rehabilitation and specializes in small animal surgery. She gained exceptional experience as an associate surgeon in Louisiana for several years; was also head of a surgical department in Mississippi; and worked at the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital after finishing her residency.
Dr. Lodato is a leader in her field and is a member of many prestigious professional organizations, including the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association; the American College of Veterinary Surgeons where she was appointed diplomate; Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery; the American Veterinary Medical Association; and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons where she was named a Fellow in 2015.
The doctor credits her extraordinary success to her drive, perfectionism, and commitment to continual improvement. She cites opening her own practice and attaining Diplomate status as milestones in her career. Looking to the future, Dr. Lodato plans to continue expanding her business and hiring more specialists.
Aside from her professional pursuits, Dr. Lodato enjoys art; motorcycles; fitness; and spending time in nature.
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