Cardiology

Fabio graduated from Bologna University (Italy) in 2012. After graduation, he undertook a small animal Cardiology externship at the University of Liverpool. Fabio then went on to complete a 12-month rotating internship in small animal medicine at Rutland House Referrals. Following this, he worked in general practice for almost two years, further developing his interest in Cardiology. In 2016 he was appointed a Resident in Small Animal Cardiology at the University of Liverpool. Fabio then went on to work as a Cardiology Clinician in a private referral practice before becoming a European Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology. Fabio joined Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service in 2021.

Fabio enjoys all aspects of medical and interventional Cardiology. His main interest is in congenital heart disease and performing minimally invasive procedures to treat these defects, feline cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias. 

Outside work, Fabio loves spending time with his young family and is always busy finding new ways to entertain his two children. He also enjoys watching and participating in sports (mostly basketball) and cooking Italian cuisine (with variable results).

Sid graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011 and spent a few years working in general practice before pursuing Cardiology. Sid joined The University of Liverpool in 2016, first as a cardiology intern, then a resident, completing his residency in 2020. During this time, he completed the Certificate of Advanced Veterinary Practice in Cardiology. In March 2021, he passed his European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine certifying examinations in Cardiology to achieve Diplomate status.

Sid is particularly interested in minimally-invasive interventional radiology procedures for managing and treating congenital and acquired cardiac diseases. He is also interested in teaching, and in April 2020, he successfully submitted a portfolio to achieve the Associate of the Higher Education Authority qualification. Sid’s research interests include canine pulmonary hypertension and congenital heart disease.

Outside of work, Sid enjoys playing poker. He has two cats, Havoc and Otter.

Sophie graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2020, and spent a year working in general practice in London. Having developed an interest in Cardiology at university and in practice, she then moved to North Downs Specialist Referrals in Surrey to complete a rotating internship, followed by a Cardiology internship.

Sophie joined Willows in 2023 to start a residency in Cardiology. She is particularly interested in Congenital Cardiac Disease and interventional treatments.

In her spare time, Sophie enjoys sailing and spending time with her rescue cat.