Sheila Carrera-Justiz

Sheila Carrera-Justiz,

Clinical Associate Professor; Neurology Service Chief

Department: Small Animal Clinical Sciences
Business Phone: (352) 392-2235
Business Email: carrerajustiz.s@ufl.edu

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About Sheila Carrera-Justiz

Dr. Carrera-Justiz is a clinical veterinary neurologist and neurosurgeon. She grew up in Miami, Florida and has lived across the US for training. She spent four years in a large private practice in Los Angeles prior to coming to UF.

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. VEM5171 – Vet Pharmacology

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  2. VEM5110 – Animal Systems 1

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  3. VEM5288 – Sm An Clin Pharmacol

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  4. VEM5875 – Vet. Neurology Clerkship

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  5. VEM5384 – Vet Neurology

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  6. VEM5204 – Pnt Care Clin Skill 4

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  7. VEM5111 – Animal Systems 2

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  8. VEM5304 – Small Anim Neurology

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  9. VEM5205C – Concepts in Veterinary Spectrum of Care

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  10. VEM5311 – Avian Med and Surgery

    College of Veterinary Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Diplomate in Neurology
    American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Clinical Profile

Dr. Carrera-Justiz’s work focuses on domestic cats and dogs. Cases involving exotic and large animal patients are seen through their primary service and a consultation can be performed at their request.

Research Profile

Dr. Carrera-Justiz’s research is primarily clinical and collaborative in nature. Her research efforts span from current diseases in dogs to documenting normals in exotic species. She also has an interest in novel treatment of glioma in dogs.

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

  1. Use of quantitative pupillary light reflex assessment over standard assessment of neurologic function in post-cardiac arrest patients: a pilot study

    Active

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY ECC
  2. Unleashing the power of mRNA for treatment of malignant brain tumors using novel vaccine construct

    Active

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    FL DEPT OF HLTH
  3. Surface Electromyography of the Vastus Lateralis and Gluteus Medius Muscles in Post-Operative T3-L3 Hemilaminectomy Dogs

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    AM ASSOC OF REHABILITATION VETERINARIANS
  4. Use of hemp based nutraceuticals (HBNs) as an adjunctive agent in dogs with epilepsy

    Role:
    Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
    Funding:
    ELLEVET SCIENCES
  5. RNA nanoparticle vaccines targeting malignant canine gliomas

    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding:
    OCALA ROYAL DAMES FOR CANCER RESEARCH

Education

  1. Neurosurgery Certificate

    American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

  2. Resident in Neurology

    Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

  3. Neurology Intern

    Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego

  4. Small Animal Rotating Intern

    University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

  5. DVM

    University of Florida

  6. BA

    University of Virginia

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 392-2235
Emails:
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100116
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Business Street:
2089 SW 16TH AVE
GAINESVILLE FL 32608