Christina Maglaras, DVM, DACVECC; Medical Director
Dr. Maglaras was born and raised in Rockland County, NY. She attended SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry for an undergraduate degree in biology and environmental science. She earned her DVM degree at Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After veterinary school, she completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, NJ. She then spent four years of additional training at the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, for a specialty internship and residency in Emergency and Critical Care. She has worked as a board-certified critical care specialist at Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Tinton Falls, Garden State Veterinary Services in Iselin, NJ, as well as in Charlotte, NC. Just prior to coming to Greater Staten Island, she was acting as a private consultant in the tri-state area. Since January of 2023, she is now the head of the Emergency and Critical Care Department at Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services, as well as Medical Director of the hospital. Dr. Maglaras has a special interest in transfusion medicine, coagulopathies, shock, toxicities, and trauma. Dr. Maglaras is committed to showing compassionate care for all of her patients.
In her spare time, Dr. Maglaras enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons and her pets (Bailey an English Springer Spaniel, Lexi a Pit Bull, her cats Sassafras and Finley, and a California King Snake named Kaia). She also enjoys cooking, refinishing antique furniture, and she will gladly find any excuse to find a beach or a mountain to spend time exploring around.
Gabriella Iannuzzi, DVM
Dr. Iannuzzi was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. She graduated from Pace University where she majored in Biology. She went on to earn her DVM degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St. Kitts, West Indies and completed her clinical training at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. From a very young age she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian and with that passion she started her own dog walking/pet sitting business. She also volunteered at animal shelters, the Staten Island Zoo and various veterinary practices to gain animal experience. She joined the GSVS and GSiVS Emergency family in 2018. Her special interests include emergency medicine/critical care, endocrinology, and radiology. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her 2 pit bulls (Layla and Roxy) and rabbit (Lola).
Alexandra Pasaturo, DVM
Dr. Pasaturo was born in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Staten Island, NY where she attended Wagner College. She then went on to earn her DVM degree at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Her love for animals was evident at a very young age. Alex pursued her passion during her younger years by volunteering at the Staten Island Zoo and various veterinary practices. Dr. Pasaturo joined Greater Staten Island Veterinary Services department of Emergency Medicine. Her special interests include emergency medicine/critical care and radiology. She is a proud mom to her three rescue animals, Mini, Khloe, and Baci. Mini attended all of Veterinary School with her on the Island of St. Kitts. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her three dogs.
Camille Petrizzo, DVM
Dr. Petrizzo was born in Manhattan NY and moved to Staten Island, NY at an early age. She attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn, NY where she majored in Biology. She then went on to earn her DVM degree at St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies and completed her clinical rotation at Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Her love for animals was obvious at a very young age. She has volunteered and worked at various practices throughout the tri-state area during her younger years and throughout veterinary school. Dr. Petrizzo joined Greater Staten Island as a rotating small animal medicine and surgery intern in 2018 and is currently a staff ER doctor. Her special interests include emergency medicine/critical care, surgery and shelter medicine. She is a proud mom to her two rescue animals, Jenny and Vinny and her toy poodle Maddy. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and pets as well playing tennis and traveling.
Joseph Cutrone, DVM
Dr. Joseph Bassano, DVM
No Referral or Appointment Needed for Emergency Care
Our Hospital Remains Open 24/7 to Accept Emergency & Critical Patients
It is requested, whenever possible, that the referring veterinarian alert GSiVS staff members that an emergency case is being sent to our hospital from their office. Advance notice will assist our staff members in preparing for the arrival of the patient.
Patients referred for emergency treatment or care will be referred back to their primary veterinarian for follow-up care upon the completion of treatment at GSVServices.
GSiVS has established an Emergency/Trauma unit for its critical patients which has all of the resources of the hospital available to the patient, including oxygen cages, heated recovery cages, ECG/blood pressure monitoring, isolation unit and ventilation support unit.
The Emergency/Critical Care Team Provides the Following Services:
- 24-hour Emergency Care
- Continuous nursing care 24/7, 365 days/year
- Veterinarian and trained technicians always in attendance
- Team of Board Certified Specialists available for consultation
- Intensive Care Unit & initial diagnostics for emergency patients
- Oxygen supplementation
- High flow nasal oxygen therapy
- Critical care monitoring
- Chest tube placement
- Tracheostomy tube placement
- Ultrasound
- Pericardiocentesis
- Thoracocentesis
- 24-hour ICU monitoring/hospitalization
- Bloodwork including profile, CBC, coagulation panels, infectious disease tests, blood gas analysis, blood typing, and crossmatching
- Digital radiography
- Emergency surgical procedures
