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Hsuan-Ping (Sissy) Hong, DVM, MVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), CCAT

Department of Clinical Sciences

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology)
Certified Companion Animal Rehabilitation Therapist (CCAT)
Assistant Clinical Professor, Section of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Department of Clinical Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
930 Campus Road
Ithaca, NY 14853

Fax: 607.253.3271
Email: hh799@cornell.edu 

Clinical/Research Interest

  • Central nervous system inflammatory diseases
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Neurorehabilitation/acupuncture 

Education and Training

  • 2020   Neurology and Neurosurgery Residency, Purdue University 
  • 2020   MS, Purdue University 
  • 2017   Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Rotating Internship, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island
  • 2014   MVM, Graduate Institute of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University 
  • 2012   DVM, School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University 

Biography

Dr. Hong obtained her DVM degree from School of Veterinary Medicine, National Taiwan University (NTU) in 2012. She also earned her master’s degrees from NTU and Purdue University. Dr. Hong moved to the USA and received her ECFVG certification during her clinical year at Louisiana State University. She completed her small animal rotating internship at University of Prince Edward Island and neurology/neurosurgery residency at Purdue University. Dr. Hong was an Assistant Teaching Professor at University of Missouri before joining Cornell University in 2025. Her clinical and research interests involve CNS inflammatory diseases, neuromuscular disorders, seizures, neurorehabilitation and acupuncture. Hong is a board-certified neurologist and a member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She is also certified in companion animal rehabilitation. In her free time, Dr. Hong enjoys reading, playing the piano, hiking, and traveling. She and her husband love exploring the nature with their cuddly black labrador Stix. 

Publications

Please click on the ORCID link for a listing of Dr. Hong publications.

Awards and Honors

  • 2020 Johnson and Hoffman Residency Teaching Award

Professional/Academic Affiliations

  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine