Michael Stenstrom, DVM
Dr. Michael Stenstrom, co-owner of Cherokee Animal Clinic, has cared for pets here as a general practitioner since 1994. A native of White City, Kansas, he became a veterinarian due to his love of animals growing up on his family's farm. Dr. Stenstrom values the relationship that the veterinarians and staff at Cherokee Animal Hospital have with the clients and pets who come in each day and he loves working with the animals.
Dr. Stenstrom completed his undergraduate education at Kansas State University, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science in 1991. He continued his veterinary education at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine and was awarded his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1994.
Surgery, ultrasound and radiology are among Dr. Stenstrom's many veterinary medical interests. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas City Veterinary Medical Association, American Animal Hospital Association, American Association of Feline Practitioners, Prairie Village Lions Club, and the National Rifle Association. Dr. Stenstrom is also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Outside the hospital, Dr. Stenstrom enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening, landscaping, fishing, and watching KSU athletics. His animal companions include his dog Jinks, and four cats, Gin, Cricket, Max, and Fizz. He and his wife, Dr. Kristol Stenstrom, also a veterinarian, are the parents of three children, Sofia, Arik and Kjell.
