Veterinarian
Dr. Porfido was born and raised in Manhattan, NY. Despite having grown up in an urban setting, she cannot remember a time when animals did not play an important role in her upbringing. She earned a B.S. in Biology at Binghamton University. After working for many years in several NYC animal hospitals and at the Bronx Zoo, Dr. Porfido decided to return to school to earn a degree in veterinary medicine. She went on to study at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduation, she participated in an intense one-year internship program at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Upon completion of the internship, Dr. Porfido continued to work with the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Group and Shelter. She shares her apartment with her dog Gidget, whom she adopted from the ASPCA, and her senior kitty Sita, whom she rescued from the streets of Manhattan. Dr. Porfido is very excited to be a part of the Bensonhurst Veterinary Care team.