Veterinarians of the Year

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Our mission at Orlando Style Magazine is to bring visibility to professionals who exhibit excellence, integrity, client service and high standards that have made them preeminent and highly successful. Orlando’s Veterinarians of the Year are selected based on survey, referrals and feedback from their professional peers. The following pages exhibit this year’s Orlando’s Veterinarians of the Year.

Dr. Santiago Diaz

Dr. Santiago Diaz

Exotic Animal Hospital of OrlandoDr. Díaz is originally from Colombia but came to the United States in 2004 to pursue his dream of becoming an exotic animal veterinarian. In Colombia, he volunteered at two zoological institutions and a wildlife rehabilitation center....

Rikhil Patel

Rikhil Patel

Enhancing Pet Health through Expertise and EmpathyDr. Rik was born and raised in Orlando, FL, and has had a lifelong passion for working with animals. He began his journey in the veterinary field by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology at the University of Central...

Shirley Nigaglioni

Shirley Nigaglioni

A Journey of Compassion, Dedication, and Excellence  in Veterinary MedicineDr. Shirley Nigaglioni’s passion for animals began long before she earned her doctorate, shaping her into one of Florida’s most respected veterinarians. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, she...

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