Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology (SCAN) - Clearwater

When I brought our 6.5 lb yorkie in to see Dr. Lind, she was brutally honest with me. My little Penny didn't have a great chance of walking again, since her spinal chord had some really harsh damage. Since I live 2 hours away, I gave her the go to do the surgery and left to go get my wife at home. The next day we saw our pup at the recovery hospital (VEG - Clearwater - they were amazing also), she looked completely worn out but pepped up for us. It's been about 5 weeks since the surgery, and she has feeling in her rear legs and is able to walk and even run. It's not very graceful, but it's something. I cannot express how grateful my wife and I are for the wonderful work Dr. Lind and the staff at SCAN and done. We are now finishing up with the Naples office (only an hour away) and she's doing great. If I could give more stars I would. Thank you again.

posted: 07/08/2024

Dr. Lind and the wonderful staff at SCAN Clearwater treated our little guy for a herniated disk in his neck. They were incredibly kind and patient with us very nervous pet parents, kept us well informed during the entire process (and even sent pictures after hours) so we knew our baby was in good hands. Dr. Lind explained everything to us ahead of each procedure; answered our multitude of questions thoroughly; and was extremely knowledgeable which put us at ease. Strongly recommend Dr. Lind and the great team at SCAN Clearwater.

posted: 09/15/2024

SCAN has been absolutely wonderful! From agreeing to see our dog Colby on a Friday afternoon, to doing emergency surgery till 8pm the same night, and constantly updating us on how he is doing. We could not have asked for a better team to take care of our baby. All of our questions & more were answered and we felt at ease. Colby is doing amazing and it is all due to the wonderful team at SCAN. Colby went from being partially paralyzed on Friday to up & walking less than 48 hours post surgery. The team is amazing & big shout out to Christina & Dr. Cook. Everyone was super friendly & professional but also loving to our baby. Wouldn't change a thing!

posted: 03/19/2023

There will never be enough positive things I could say about SCAN. My beautiful girl Cozza was struggling to walk on her front right leg, but quickly deteriorated into not bearing weight on both front legs. We were referred to SCAN through our primary vet for further evaluation. We came in on an emergency basis and were fit into the schedule that day for an MRI. Dr. Lind was extremely attentive to our needs, explained every potential option, and was so comforting. Sean at the front desk & Brenden the vet tech were absolutely amazing as well, both were very informative and kind to us. The staff all consistently offered any assistance and made sure my dog was as comfortable as possible with pillows, blankets, and medicine. They even gave her an iPad to watch tv overnight. Unfortunately the MRI scans shocked us all, showing a soft tissue mass too large and ingrained to treat. We made the decision to let our sweet girl go and end her suffering. The staff at SCAN go above and beyond with their compassion and dedication to their patients. I could not recommend their services enough. I felt that my baby’s life was in the best possible hands to the very end. Thank you for making one of the hardest choices of my life a little bit easier.

posted: 09/24/2024

Dr. Lind and her support team are amazing! Our Little Bit received excellent attention from everyone involved in her care plan. Dr. Lind did not rush into surgery, instead opting for a conservative approach. Unfortunately, despite everyone’s efforts, Little Bit required surgery. We are pleased to share that she is doing fantastic, and the surgery was successful in restoring her mobility. Since every pet is unique, so are the outcomes. This is something that needs to be considered before going into surgery. We knew upfront that surgery may not restore Little Bit’s ability to walk. Thankfully, it did, but we were prepared to provide the long-term care she needed if it did not. Dr. Lind and everyone at SCAN went above and beyond to keep us informed about Little Bit’s care and recovery. Dr. Lind and her staff answered our questions, day or night, and continue to do so months later if we call. We received updated pictures of our Little Bit daily, and she was smothered by an abundance of hugs and cuddles during her stay at SCAN. Although surgery of any kind can be unsettling, we cannot imagine entrusting our Little Bit’s health to anyone other than Dr. Lind and her staff. Thank you does not begin to express our gratitude for the kindness and compassion everyone demonstrated while caring for our Little Bit. Dr. Lind and the supporting staff are truly exceptional!

posted: 06/24/2024