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Our Doctors

Our Doctors

Tessa Sghiatti, DVM – Chief

Tessa Sghiatti, DVM – Chief

Dr. Sghiatti originally hails from the South and joined the Mohnacky team in 2018, after graduating with her DVM degree from the University of Georgia. She earned many distinctions in veterinary school,  including awards for excellence in Companion Animal Nutrition and Parasitology, the Phi Zeta Outstanding Sophomore Award, and Zoetis and Bobby L. Johnson scholarships. Dr. Sghiatti believes that pets are one of the best parts of life and held various positions in the animal care field before becoming a veterinarian. Helping her patients heal and seeing them improve is her favorite thing about being a veterinarian, and she is particularly interested in integrative medicine, acupuncture, surgery, and feline medicine.

Dr. Sghiatti’s pets include Scooter, an orange tabby, and Melvin, a British shorthair mix. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, pickleball, puzzles, and reading.

Special Areas of Interest

  • Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture: Blends
    traditional care with holistic therapies to relieve pain,
    improve function, and support whole-body healing.
  • Internal Medicine: Focuses on diagnosing and
    managing complex conditions aecting internal
    systems like the kidneys, liver, and digestive tract.
  • Surgery: Skilled in soft tissue procedures to restore
    health and improve quality of life.
  • Pain Management: Focused on improving
    comfort, mobility, and overall wellness.
  • Feline Medicine: Dedicated to providing tailored,
    low-stress care for cats at every life stage.

Testimonials

It is with great sadness that we share that we said goodbye to Nicky on Friday evening, September 4th in Bradenton, Florida. He is now running around freely with Holly and Kringle.

Jane and I would like to express our deepest gratitude to you and the entire Mohnacky team for the incredible love and care you have provided to all of them over the years. We are especially thankful for your dedicated support during Nicky’s recent health struggles—from managing his tracheal issue and cough to providing his regular cold laser therapy, acupuncture sessions, and Adequan shots.

Even with all his treatments, Nicky always looked forward to his visits. Whenever we leave the house, we say, “let’s go pasyal,” which means a fun and leisurely outing in Tagalog. Hearing that word, his eyes would light up and he would start jumping up and down. He truly enjoyed driving around and sightseeing in the car, and that is exactly what going to the hospital felt like to him most times. Your specialized care and compassion gave us more comfort and time with him, and it has meant the world to us.

With love and gratitude,

Jane and Dell

Koral Solorzano, DVM

Koral Solorzano, DVM

Dr. Solorzano earned her veterinary degree from the Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Veterinarias in 2010 and has been practicing in the United States since 2018. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is passionate about making high-quality veterinary care accessible, affordable, and compassionate for every family.

Her professional interests include surgery, internal medicine, and diagnostic ultrasound, allowing her to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions while providing advanced diagnostic and surgical care. Dr. Solorzano is committed to helping pet owners make informed decisions through clear communication, practical treatment options, and a personalized approach to care.

By building strong relationships based on trust, compassion, and understanding, Dr. Solorzano strives to help pets live healthier lives with the families who love them.

Special Areas of Interest

  • Surgery: Providing skilled surgical care with
    a focus on safety, comfort, and recovery.
  • Internal Medicine: Diagnosing and treating complex
    medical conditions aecting internal organ systems.
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound: Using advanced imaging to
    help evaluate and diagnose internal health concerns.
  • Accessible Veterinary Care: Helping families
    receive quality care through practical, compassionate
    treatment options.

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La Dra. Solorzano obtuvo su título de Medicina Veterinaria en el Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Veterinarias en 2010 y ejerce la medicina veterinaria en los Estados Unidos desde 2018. Habla inglés y español con fluidez y le apasiona brindar atención veterinaria de alta calidad que sea accesible, asequible y compasiva para cada familia.

Sus áreas de interés profesional incluyen la cirugía, la medicina interna y la ecografía diagnóstica, lo que le permite diagnosticar y tratar una amplia variedad de afecciones médicas mientras ofrece atención quirúrgica y diagnóstica avanzada. La Dra. Solorzano está comprometida a ayudar a los propietarios de mascotas a tomar decisiones informadas mediante una comunicación clara, opciones de tratamiento prácticas y un enfoque personalizado para el cuidado de sus mascotas.

Al construir relaciones sólidas basadas en la confianza, la compasión y el entendimiento, la Dra. Solorzano se esfuerza por ayudar a las mascotas a vivir vidas más saludables junto a las familias que las aman.

Áreas de Interés

  • Cirugía: Brindando atención quirúrgica especializada con
    enfoque en la seguridad, comodidad y recuperación.
  • Medicina interna: Diagnosticando y tratando
    condiciones médicas complejas que afectan los sistemas
    internos del cuerpo.
  • Ultrasonido diagnóstico: Utilizando imágenes
    avanzadas para ayudar a evaluar y diagnosticar
    problemas de salud internos.
  • Atención veterinaria accesible: Ayudando a las familias
    a recibir atención de calidad mediante op
Maja Panic, DVM

Maja Panic, DVM

Dr. Maja Panic has been practicing veterinary medicine since 2007 and completed her ECFVG certification in 2025. She is passionate about helping animals feel better while giving their families the information and support they need to make confident decisions about their care.

Her professional interests include preventive and diagnostic medicine, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and emergency and critical care. She particularly enjoys managing endocrine, gastrointestinal, kidney, and urinary conditions and also has experience caring for rabbits. Dr. Panic values the variety of cases she sees at Mohnacky and the opportunity to continually strengthen her clinical and surgical skills.

Dr. Panic believes veterinary care should balance each pet’s medical needs with the individual circumstances of the family who loves them. She takes time to explain recommendations, prioritize the most important steps, and offer alternatives whenever possible. Outside of veterinary medicine, she is adventurous by nature and enjoys skydiving, open-ocean swimming, exploring the outdoors, and finding new ways to challenge herself.

Special Areas of Interest

  • Internal Medicine: Diagnosing and managing endocrine, gastrointestinal, kidney, and urinary conditions.
  • Diagnostics & Imaging: Using laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging to better understand patients’ health and guide treatment.
  • Dentistry & Soft Tissue Surgery: Providing surgical and dental care with a focus on improving health, comfort, and quality of life.
  • Emergency & Critical Care: Helping pets and their families navigate urgent and unexpected medical needs.
  • Accessible Veterinary Care: Working with families to prioritize care and identify practical treatment options while keeping each pet’s well-being at the center of decision-making.

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