Dr. Whitaker has been the medical director and owner of Newport Hills Animal Hospital since 1988. His special interest is internal medicine and he is very experienced in endoscopy and ultrasonography. Dr. Whitaker also has a special interest in treating brachycephalic breeds such as English Bulldogs and French Bulldogs. He has over 20 years of experience treating English Bulldogs and has been recognized and listed as a referral by several English Bulldog organizations.
Dr. Whitaker has two daughters. His interests include tennis and traveling with his wife.
Dr. Whitaker has two pets at home including a toy poodle named Coco and a tabby cat named Dexter.
Dr. Whitaker is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Dr. Moto graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2014 with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Moto is a strong advocate for preventative care and has special interests in internal medicine and soft tissue surgeries.
Dr. Moto and his wife have two daughters and a new baby on the way. They share their home with a miniature poodle and a Pomeranian mix named Hershey. In his free time Dr. Moto loves spending time with his family and exploring local food spots.
Dr. Lyle has traveled extensively and has visited all seven continents. He has several pets and enjoys many hobbies including gourmet cooking and fine wines.
During her studies in the English countryside, Dr. Wennell gained valuable hands-on experience working with various farm animals, including sheep and dairy cows. Despite this exposure, she discovered her true passion lay in small animal medicine. Over time, Dr. Wennell also developed a keen interest in dermatology and ultrasonography.
After completing her veterinary degree, Dr. Wennell decided to remain in the United Kingdom for a period, working at a small animal clinic in Tiptree, Essex. More recently, she and her husband, who is also a veterinarian, relocated back to her hometown of Tustin, California. They currently share their home with a chihuahua mix named Toby.
Outside of her professional life, Dr. Wennell enjoys fostering animals. Over the past year, she and her husband have fostered three cats, in addition to caring for their own dog
