Reviews of Sunstone Veterinary Specialists (Veterinarian)

The RPW Three

Last year, almost exactly a year ago, a small tumor was found in our dogs stomach. Sunstone discovered it via an ultrasound. The vet, Dr. Elliott, delivered the news to us, offering little hope and recommending euthanasia. To quote him, "it would be cruel to starve an animal to death, because that is what is going to happen." He seemed to think the tumor was going to prevent our dog from eating. I left ready to say good-bye to our beloved dog. Then I got a second and third opinion. Well, here it is a year later, our furry family member is still here, eating like a horse, and turning 16 next month. Not bad for a 70# lab/husky mix. Don't avoid this vet, just take what they say with a grain of salt and get seconds opinions.

Edward Finn

Dr. Tobin is amazing internal medicine doctor

Nicole Lara

We took our dog Foxy to Dr. Su for heart surgery. We are happy to report his heart has almost returned to normal and he no longer has to take any medications. We had expected he would be on medications the rest of his life, so to find out he does not need them anymore was amazing. Dr. Raush also saw Foxy and he was fantastic as well. Highly recommend Sunstone Vets.

Michael Fritz

Excellent vet!

Miranda Dean

Their job is not easy. But they showed patience, understanding, and care in our time of need.

Catherine Hess

I was so impressed with the thorough care, professionalism and knowledge of Dr. Su and the technician. I will definitely recommend to friends.

Sarah Long

My Boxer saw two of the doctors at Sunstone, Dr. Elliott and Dr. Su, and also Dr. Rausch with Portland Cardiology who also practices at Sunstone. I was always beyond grateful for their thorough exams and attention to detail. The facility is beautiful and the staff is the best I've ever come across. They were with me until the very end of his life and I could not be more grateful for their sincere compassion and understanding of the human-animal bond. I would recommend them to anyone looking for specialty care in the Portland metro area. Thank you, Sunstone!

Sandra Dixon

Jack and I truly appreciate Sunstone Veterinary Specialists! Dr Rausch has been the cardiologist for our 9-year-old Lab, Bishop, since he was diagnosed with severe heart disease at 18 months of age. Dr Rausch and his team are beyond excellent! Bishop would not be with us today without the expertise and loving care of Dr Rausch. Recently, Bishop developed a gastrointestinal problem and was seen by Dr Elliott on short notice. Dr Elliott was very thorough, concise, and attentive. He explained Bishop's condition in great detail and responded to our questions. Dr Elliott suggested a treatment plan, taking our needs into consideration, and then phoned us and followed up with a timely email. Sunstone is an inviting and friendly state-of-the-art clinic that provides a warm welcome for people and their pets. Their waiting area is spacious and comfortable. They are located near the Hawthorne District, so we were able to walk to shops and get some lunch while Bishop was undergoing tests. It was a nice diversion at a time of stress and anxiety. Bishop started a new medication today and appears to be feeling somewhat better already. We are very pleased and grateful!!

Chris Sandner

We couldn't be happier with the care both our dogs have received! Absolutely amazing staff!

Sheryl Obegi

Caring, knowledgeable staff. Couldn’t have asked for a more peaceful experience when we had to make some very difficult decisions about our beloved pet. Dr. Josh Elliott was not only amazing with our dog, but he helped comfort our family. Gorgeous facility.

Jeff Crowl

They really went above and beyond to care for our cat. ♥️

Cara Lee

My cat, T-Bone, means the world to me. When he stopped eating and wasn’t feeling well my vet recommended an internal medicine specialist for an ultrasound. I'm not normally the type to write reviews but I was so impressed with the care he received I want to spread the word. They were able to get us in right away and our entire visit was wonderful! The hospital is clean, beautiful and comfortable. I think my cat was more relaxed because they are so calm and quiet. The entire staff was friendly and caring. Dr. Elliot was extremely kind and compassionate, it's clear he loves his job. He spent a long time talking to us about what was happening with T-Bone and how we could help him now and how we can manage his condition in the future. The good news is T-Bone is doing much better- thanks to the excellent care he received. If we need more help in the future I'll definitely go back to Sunstone Veterinary Specialists!

Kayte Wolf

Dr. Su and the staff at Sunstone Veterinary Specialists are incredibly passionate about their patients and the people who love them. I came in to see Dr. Su an emotional wreck after seeing three other veterinarians who gave me nothing but negative prognoses and I had pretty much lost hope on saving my dog who suddenly became paralyzed in his back legs at only age four- as many dachshund and other long-backed dogs are unfortunately prone to. The atmosphere was very calming and comforting and Marie the office manager was so kind and understanding. She treated me like family and made me feel like I was leaving my loved one in good hands. My pup is still recovering from his surgery but is doing so well. I am glad that I went to Sunstone as they did a fantastic job with him and continue to be available to answer any questions I have day or night as my dog heals. Dr. Su also recommended a fantastic physical therapist for continued rehabilitation and I am so grateful for that. I could not say enough about the appreciation I have for Dr. Su and the team at Sunstone Vet Specialists. The treated my boy like family and I will be forever grateful for that. Thank you so much Sunstone!

Lucille Snellgrove

We LOVE Sunstone Veterinary Clinic! The front office staff (Jenn) is patient, kind & polite to all the fur-moms & dads. The Vets are all specialists. We see Dr. Regina Tobin, Internal Medicine & just love her. She is extremely knowledgeable, very thorough & so compassionate with us & our diabetic dog. I heartily recommend her & this clinic.

Lori Braun, DVM

Visited to chat about Lap of Love veterinary hospice - what a warm and welcoming clinic! I'm always impressed by the staff and their kindness to the clients. #lapoflove

Sparka Zoing

Doctor Elliot was thorough, informative, and helped us make decisions with the last months of our cat with cancer. Highly recommend.

Chris King

Not cheap, but the quality of care is beyond compare. Believe it or not, there is a cardiologist here and he saved our ill cat's life.

Jacquee Allran

Great service. They spend as much time with you as you need. Never feel like they need to move on to the next animal. Have brought my Havanese here for serveral different major life threatening aliments. Dr. Elliott has been wonderful and caring each and every time, even when I call after hours.

Eli Lynch

What a spectacular waiting room! Seriously, nicer than most people's houses. I was there to see a cardiologist for my cat. The staff were kind and considerate and seemed to know what they were doing. I say, "seemed", because unbeknownst to me it was a drop-off appointment. I wasn't thrilled. 1. I don't like dropping my pets off. It stresses them out. And me. I had to hand my cat over to someone I don't know. And he's not well. I had also cleared off a few hours in my schedule to be a part of this appointment. But, it's hard to get an appointment and he really needed to see Dr. Rausch. I chose to wait in the extremely comfortable waiting room. Wi-fi, Kureg, treats for people. Okay! Super comfy furniture. Okay! The staff were great about updating me. We got to see the doctor after my cat was evaluated. Cool set-up of an office. Dr. Rausch was super personable, smart, and knew how to talk to people so they could understand what's going on. He answered my question and worries. Definitely would be glad to see him if needed, again. I gotta hand it to the receptionists.. Actually of both my referring vet and this office. My cat's records were there and there were no hiccups. Well done!

Doug Edmiston

Very happy with Sunstone Veterinary. The staff were very friendly, helpful, prompt more importantly, and very courteous. I would definitely recommend Sunstone Veterinary Specialists.

Laurianni Nirschl

My husband and I took our dog to Sunstone Veterinary Clinic after our regular Vet found her to have elevated pancreatic enzymes. She had not been eating or drinking and had bloody diarrhea. She had already received supportive care with IV fluids. When we first got to Sunstone, we were greeted warmly. The atmosphere was calming, the clinic beautiful, and the staff very caring. Our pup saw Dr. Josh Elliott, an Internist who was very thorough and our normally nervous dog was quite at ease in his care. We found Dr. Elliott to be very knowledgeable, and also reassuring. He explained things to us in great detail, and answered our many questions, alleviating our fears. We knew we were in the care of a very special group. Our dog did get better and she is thriving. This clinic is specialized and highly skilled. I recommend them with the highest of confidence.

Sonja S

My regular vet recommended the Sunstone clinic because my dog was very sick and she needed to see a specialist. Upon entering , I was greeted very professionally and kindly by the receptionist. After I short wait, my husband and myself were taken back with our dog to speak to Dr. Elliott's technician. She was very thorough, succinct, and friendly. Before examining her, Dr. Elliott explained in detail the possible causes of her illness, which included ones that were fixable and ones that were more dire. he was very professional, kind, compassionate, and pragmatic. When the prognosis was given, and I realized it was not good, he helped me through a very difficult decision and outcome. He made sure that I made the decision myself armed with all of the knowledge and statistics about every possible option. He cared about my animal and our family and that is all I can ask for.

Jesse Cramer

Thank you Dr. Elliott and Dr. Su! This past April, our 3-year-old fawn Doberman Isabel was seen at your Sunstone Vet clinic for perplexing recurrent UTIs which she'd had her entire life. Dr. Elliott astutely honed in on the specific cause of the problem--a type of congenital anomaly--then kindly and clearly explained to my wife and I the rationale, our options and expected outcomes. We went forward with surgery for Isabel and Dr. Su's great work speaks for itself--to this date, more than half-a-year later, Isabel hasn't had any return of symptoms of her problem! She recovered well without complications and we greatly appreciated the staff's reassuring updates during Isabel's overnight stay before returning home. We are truly thankful for your skill and dedication. We and Isabel are very happy! Best, Jesse and Chrystal Kelso, WA

Jessica Coleman

My Husband and I unfortunately had to put our sweet kitty down yesterday. It was obviously an awful experience, but I will be forever thankful to Dr. Klaser and her team for the level of professionalism and empathy they displayed. They were unbelievably kind and patient. I knew right away that I could trust their diagnosis and that they would treat our baby girl with dignity. I hope we are never in that situation again, but if we are, we won’t consider anyone other than Sunstone and Dr. Klaser.

Debra Sanchez

Although VERY EXPENSIVE Dr Elliott & his crew have giving our Mini Schnauzer great

Cherisa Sandrow

Dr Elliott went above and beyond for our best buddy, Takoda. He started having a nosebleed and we had taken him to our primary vet. It turned out to be a tumor in his nose. Dr Elliott helped us coordinate his care before he even saw him in the office. He was actually across the country at a conference and was communicating with our primary vet, and arranging care for us. He spent so much time on the phone with us discussing options and then on the phone with specialists from the vet school where we decided to take him for radiation treatment. He was getting back to me with results before the main vet office did. He was calling the lab to bug them for results ....He is amazing. Nobody wants to wait when they are waiting to hear if their family member has cancer. We are forever grateful. Takoda got the radiation treatment and is doing great. We will never go to anyone else for any issues that come up with our dogs. We trust him more than any vet or human Dr. we have ever seen. I am a primary care Dr for humans....if only we had more Drs in the world like him!

Gwenn Mullins

Amazing caring & educated staff! Highly recommend.

Kevin Hudson

Top rate professionals.

Sheena Bjork

Sunstone Veterinary was so great with my pet. I have a dog who needed urgent surgery and they took the best care of my best friend. I would recommend them to anyone especially because my pets are like my kids and I trust them that much. Dr. Su has great people skills and animal skills. Five stars for sure!

Alex Penn

Such wonderful staff! I knew that my puppy was in the best of hands when I dropped him off for surgery. Picked up a very happy little guy the next day.

Patricia Skramturner

Very accommodating, and clean. First time my dog was soooo calm and relaxed at the Vets.

Hanna Mattis

Couldn't of had a better experience at Sunstone!. I brought in my 3 year old American bully who torn her ACL in both back legs. This was very stressful and time consuming. But they were friendly everytime we came in, my dog loved it there and they made sure to have the same vet tech help us each time (we were there a lot with 2 surgeries being done). My dog has recovered amazingly and we are back to normal doggy living! Cant thank Sunstone enough! !

Venecia Rauls

Caring and kind and also extremely skilled!

Ron Person

Our precious aging kitty needed to be evaluated for thyroid treatment with complications of kidney disease. I cannot express how grateful we were to find Sunstone Veterinary and Dr. Elliott. The Staff were extremely kind, caring and helpful in getting us quickly into the Clinic. Our experience with Dr Elliott was beyond our expectation. He has a gift, an exceptional skill to us. Not only did Dr Elliott make a comprehensive diagnosis for our Jenny, but explained the complicated test results and prescribed a treatment specific to her that has allowed her to thrive when we were expecting to lose her. His compassionate care of our kitty family member was beyond our expectations. We are grateful to have Sunstone Veterinary and Dr Elliott in our lives!

charles black

Helpful and friendly people taking great care of our cats

Rick M

Dr. Elliott is extremely detailed, thorough, and direct. He explains things in a very easy to understand way. He never rushes you and asks you if you have questions. My only regret is I did not find him sooner. I moved over from Cascade Referral Veterinary and it was an incredible improvement for me and my dog. Dr. Elliott communicates directly with you by phone and email and is very accessible. He even checks in on days off for complicated cases. He truly cares and is very compassionate. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Sunstone is a beautiful state of the art facility that addresses internal medicine, surgery, and cardiology at the highest standards in one location. You can't find a better place for your animals care here in Portland. I highly recommend you set an appointment for a consultation to see for yourself.

Sierra Lynn

Last summer our puppy (7 months at the time) was brought in for an evaluation. He had been limping for some time, without any evidence of trauma. Immediately, upon entering Sunstone, we were warmly greeted and made comfortable. The environment is very comfortable, with little extraneous stimulus; calm environment = calm pup. Sarah (front desk) was wonderful. She answered all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns in detail. Dr. Su was our consulting surgeon and was proficient, compassionate and honest. I appreciated her directness in describing Charlie's situation and needs (he had developed a growth on his right femoral head that was impeding growth and movement; he required surgery). She was very sweet to Charlie and took time to listen to my concerns and address any worries I had. She was upfront about cost, prognosis, and her procedures. Charlie went in for surgery and, after a lengthy recovery, is running and jumping around pain-free. Every staff member we interacted with was kind, attentive and treated Charlie like family - something that is so important to me. While I am hopeful to not need to request their surgical services again, we would without a doubt return and recommend them to anyone who required the services they offer.

Bryan Walker

Dr Elliott is an excellent veterinarian and internal medicine specialist. He has been helping me keep my animals healthy for years. My dog, and best pal, Simon was sick and continually declining, we were treating him for the wrong thing until we had him seen by Dr Elliott. We though we would lose Simon but Dr Elliott diagnosed the true issue and was able to give us 2 more years with him. Dr Elliott and Sunstone will always be my first call when I need a veterinary specialist.

Scott Winkler

Dr. Elliott and everyone at Sunstone were extraordinary in their treatment and care for our dear cat Shelly. Thorough, compassionate, caring, direct, Dr. Elliott took all the time we needed. Thank you so much, we can recommend Sunstone to anyone in need of an internal med specialist. You'll get the best care and the best advice. Thank you.

Poppy Dotson

Dr. Elliot is an extremely knowledgeable specialist that I had followed since he worked at Columbia Vet hospital in Washington. My two year old maltipoo was very sick and we had no idea what was going on. After being referred from our regular vet to Dr. Elliot, he discovered that our dog had an autoimmune disease. Dr. Elliot is thorough and executes great follow through. The office at Sunstone is very nice and so is the staff!