Veterinarians

M. Alexandra Sumerlin, DVM

Dr. M. Alexandra Sumerlin opened The Orlando Cat Hospital in 1992. Dr. Sumerlin grew up in Missouri and has cared for pets for almost three decades. She attended the University of Missouri, Columbia, and received her Bachelor's Degree in Biology in 1978. She continued her veterinary education at the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. She has always had an interest in feline medicine, and her other professional interests include geriatric medicine, internal medicine and surgery.

Dr. Sumerlin shares her home with her four faithful feline friends, Silver, Skylar, Aja and Lexie. Her animal companions also include a Sheltie named Emmie and a canary named Tibbett.

Sherri Basso, DVM

A veterinarian at The Cat Hospital of Orlando since 2007, Dr. Sherri Basso has cared for pets as a general practitioner since 1998. A native of Ft. Myers, Dr. Basso attended the University of Central Florida, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Zoology. She completed her veterinary education at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. Dr. Basso is a member of the Feline Veterinary Medical Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

When she's not at the hospital, Dr. Basso's outside pursuits include gardening, watching movies and spending time with family and friends. At home, she enjoys the company of two cats, Rascal and Stormy.

Angela Avok, DVM

Dr. Angela Avok is a 2010 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She received a bachelor's degree in Economics from South Dakota State University, and completed MBA and Master of Science in Management degrees from UCF in Orlando.

Dr. Avok enjoys all aspects of feline medicine and surgery, and has a great fondness for geriatric kitties. She is a member of the American Association of Feline Practioners, and the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Avok is “owned” by two Persian cats, Mikala McKenzie and Molokini. In her free time, she enjoys training for sprint triathlons, SCUBA diving, travelling and enjoying all the activities that the greater Orlando area offers.