Lewis Gelfand DVM: I am from Long Island originally, obtained an MS in genetics and my doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. I returned to New York in 1983 and started All Creatures in 1985 as a visiting at home service.  Opened All Creatures Veterinary Hospital in 1987 and have happily provided care for Long Beach and the surrounding communities since. I am dedicated to keeping up with the technologic developments which veterinary medicine has experienced in the last 20 years.  I became a laser surgeon in 1996 and transformed All Creatures into a digital practice over the last few years.  I am advocate of stem cell therapy and the future applications it promises.  I have been blessed with a lovely family with my wife, son and daughter and I am the proud owner of 3 dogs, Ritz, Packer and Yogi.  I love to watch baseball, Packer football and I enjoy movies and reading science fiction when I am not working.