About the Author
Dr. Vinayak received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Georgia at the age of 19 before starting veterinary school. She then completed a 3-year surgical residency at Texas A&M University and stayed on for a year as a clinical instructor, during which time she became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). Dr. Vinayak then spent the following 7 years as a private practice specialty general surgeon in the Chicago area. The next phase in her career came as she saw consultation patients with cancer. During a 3-year residency, Dr. Vinayak elected to pursue an ACVS-credentialed fellowship in surgical oncology and was thrilled to be accepted to Colorado State University’s Cancer Center. Dr. Vinayak is involved in research on numerous topics, as well as currently coauthoring a surgery textbook. She is blessed to have a wonderful husband, 2 boys, and her amazing cats.