Recognized for a Distinguished 42-year Career in Veterinary Medicine

Press Release

(New York, N.Y. – December 20, 2023) The Stephen & Christine Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Philip Fox, Head of Cardiology and Director of the Caspary Research Institute, is the recipient of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society’s Veterinarian of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes industry leaders who served the veterinary profession in an exemplary and distinguished manner and who are judged by peers to be the most deserving of the award.

Recognized internationally as a leader in cardiology and research, Dr. Philip Fox led the global REVEAL Study, a collaborative 10-year investigation across 50 veterinary centers in 21 countries that identified how hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease that is known to cause sudden death and heart failure in people, is also present in cats and linked to serious health problems in these pets. Dr. Fox has treated thousands of patients and published extensively.

“Dr. Phil Fox’s unwavering dedication to advancing veterinary medicine, research, and education embodies the true essence of a leader,” said Dr. Paul Amerling, President of the New York State Veterinary Medical Society. “Dr. Fox’s exemplary work sets a remarkable standard for the entire profession, inspiring us all to strive for excellence.”

“Congratulations to Dr. Phil Fox on receiving the 2023 New York State Veterinary Medical Society’s Veterinarian of the Year Award,” said Helen M. Irving, RN, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC. “Through his accomplishments as a veterinarian, leader, educator, and researcher, Dr. Fox has advanced veterinary medicine worldwide.”

“Receiving this award is an incredible honor,” said Dr. Fox.

About the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Hospital of New York City
We are the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital with NYC’s only level 1 trauma center. Our team of 130+ veterinarians work across over 20 specialties to provide world-class medical care, and we are here for pets and their families 24/7. We are proud to have served the people and pets of New York, and beyond, for over 110 years. More at: www.amcny.org.

About Dr. Philip Fox
Dr. Philip Fox, DVM, MSc, DACVIM/ECVIM (Cardiology), DACVECC, is Senior Veterinarian, Head of Cardiology, Vincent Astor Chair in Comparative Medicine, and Director, Caspary Research Institute at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center.

Dr. Fox received his DVM degree at The Ohio State University. He is a well-recognized international speaker and has won many honors, including Lifetime Achievement Awards from both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) and the NY City Veterinary Medical Association; the North American Veterinary Conference (NAVC) Speaker of the Year, and Distinguished Ohio State University Alumnus Award. Dr. Fox was also honored by the City of New York receiving its Award of Merit from the NYPD, (for research to identify health risks in police dogs at and following the WTC 9/11 terrorist attacks). He was past President, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology Specialty. He has published extensively, including two cardiology textbooks, and is one of the founding editors of the Journal of Veterinary Cardiology. Dr. Fox is a popular lecturer at professional state and national veterinary conferences on topics related to coughing, heart and lung disease, new diagnostic methods, and effective therapies.