Atlanta Animal Allergy and Dermatology

Dermatology

Veterinarians know that animals' excessive scratching, licking or hair loss can signify the presence of allergies, bacterial, or fungal infections, parasites, hormonal problems, or even skin cancer.

What Is A Specialist?

Within the past two decades, new knowledge, instrumentation, and techniques in veterinary medicine have made it possible for the specialist to receive advanced training in his or her particular field of interest. The specialist, as an extension of the primary care veterinarian, is now available to help provide optimal and the most advanced patient care.

Atlanta Animal Allergy and Dermatology is a board-certified, full-time veterinary allergy and dermatology clinic founded by Dr. Mary P. Schick. Dr. Schick has specialized in treatments for disorders of the hair, skin, ears and nails since 1983.

Services

Allergy testing is used to detect inhalant and food allergies.

Laser surgery provides pinpoint accuracy in the surgical treatment of tumors and skin lesions. Laser surgery also allows for the use of unconscious sedation rather than putting the animal under anesthesia.

RadioIodine therapy for cats with Hyperthyroidism in a combined effort with Dr. Royce Roberts, radiology oncologist at UGA, cats are injected with a one-time treatment of radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Read about appointments, and important things to do in advance, as well as on the day of your visit.

DERMATOLOGIST

Dr. Mary Pichler Schick

QUICK FACTS

DVM; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Dermatology (Board Certified in Dermatology)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree: Texas A&M University
Internship: Louisiana State University
Residency: University of
Florida

Dr. Mary P. Schick earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and her veterinary medical degree from Texas A&M University. She completed her internship at the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, and completed her residency in dermatology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Mary Schick taught veterinary dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine from 1993-1995. She has also worked in private referral dermatology practices on Long Island and Manhattan, New York. For the past 20 years, Dr. Mary Schick has run a private practice (Atlanta Animal Allergy and Dermatology) in Roswell.

Dr. Mary Schick is a board certified veterinary dermatologist. She is a member of many professional organizations such as the American Veterinary Medical Association, American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology where she has served on the executive board.

Dr. Mary Schick's scope of practice includes dermatology of all domestic and exotic animals. She specializes in diagnostic intradermal skin testing for inhalant allergies, as well as performing diagnostic laser surgery for various skin defects and neoplasm's.

Dr. Mary Schick has worked with pharmaceutical companies on clinical trials of new medications and has published many articles in professional journals, and lectured at many local and national meetings on topics in veterinary dermatology.