About Dr. Kevin Byrne:

Kevin Byrne, DVM, MS, DACVD is the chief of staff of AESCA. Dr. Byrne is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology, which is the only institution whose members are recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association as veterinary dermatology specialists.

Dr. Byrne helped develop the use of endoscopes as a therapeutic tool for management of ear disease including otitis. He also developed the use of new therapies for treatment of life-threatening skin disorders. His main interests currently are managing allergic skin disorders, ear infections (otitis), and immune-mediated disorders in dogs and cats.

Dr. Byrne earned his veterinary degree (DVM) from the Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984.

Dr. Byrne completed a 3 year residency in veterinary dermatology at the University of Illinois in 1995.  He then completed a 1-year residency in veterinary nutrition at the University of Illinois.

In 1996, Dr. Byrne received an advanced degree in Veterinary Science (dermatology and nutrition) at the University of Illinois.

Dr. Byrne taught veterinary dermatology at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania for six years.

He opened Allergy Ear and Skin Care for Animals (AESCA) at its present location in Bensalem, PA because he saw a need for a facility dedicated to the needs of dogs and cats who suffer from skin and ear disorders.