Dr. Paradies graduated from the University of Missouri and received her Bachelor's of Science from the University of Illinois in Springfield. Her medical interests include internal medicine and exotic medicine. She volunteered with the Raptor Rehabilitation Program at the veterinary school for all 4 years and personally rehabilitated 6 birds of prey during her last 2 years of school.  Dr. Paradies enjoys reading and spending time with her family, dog, and guinea pig!