Surgeons
Cindy Eward
Dr. Cindy Eward has been a fixture of the Triangle veterinary community for over 15 years. She obtained her veterinary degree at the Ontario Veterinary College in Canada in 1996. This was followed by a rigorous internship, also at the OVC, and then a residency in small animal surgery at Auburn University (1997-2000). After completing her surgical training, Dr. Eward spent time on faculty at the Ontario Veterinary College and Auburn University as a small animal surgeon. Travels for her husband’s schooling led to work at a specialty hospital in Burlington, Vermont before moving to Durham, NC. Since her arrival in the state she has worked at multi-specialty referral hospitals in the region. She currently lives with her husband, Will, and their three children in North Durham. Their home and land is shared with dogs, cats, reptiles, sheep, horses, and plenty of chickens.
Marc Hirshenson
Dr. Marc Hirshenson grew up in Rockville, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Maryland and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Tufts University. After graduation, he completed a one-year internship in small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency and critical care, followed by a three-year residency in small animal surgery at Cornell University.
After completing his residency, Dr. Hirshenson worked as a staff surgeon at a large specialty referral practice in Maryland and later served as Chief of Surgery at a specialty hospital on Long Island. For nearly a decade, he has practiced in the Triangle as a surgeon and Head of Rehabilitation Services.
His clinical interests include surgical oncology, canine stifle disease and repair, elbow disease, and wound reconstruction. He is also experienced in minimally invasive procedures such as arthroscopy, cystoscopy, laparoscopy, rhinoscopy, and thoracoscopy.
Dr. Hirshenson lives in Cary with his wife, Joanne, a veterinary medical oncologist, their two energetic boys, a handful of four-legged pets, and several fish.
Liz Taylor
Dr. Elizabeth Taylor is one of the few veterinary surgeons in the country to hold board certification in both large animal and small animal surgery. She earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Washington, where she was a member of the women‘s soccer team and helped capture a Pac-10 Championship, before receiving her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of California, Davis.
Following a rotating internship in Florida, Dr. Taylor completed her large animal surgical residency and Master of Science at Kansas State University. After several years in equine surgical practice, she relocated to North Carolina to complete advanced training in small animal surgery and achieve board certification in small animal surgery.
Dr. Taylor enjoys all aspects of veterinary surgery, with particular interests in canine cruciate ligament disease, orthopedic surgery, and fracture repair. She is committed to providing exceptional surgical care through thoughtful communication, meticulous technique, and individualized treatment plans for every patient. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Taylor enjoys spending time with her husband, Scott, their toddler twin boys, and their two dogs.
