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Edward Kochin
VMD, Diplomate ACVS
Dr. Kochin
joined our practice in January 2000. He was born and raised in Carnegie,
just south of Pittsburgh, PA. He received his veterinary degree from the
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where he
was ranked #1 in his class. Dr. Kochin completed his surgical residency
at the University of California at Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine.
In 1993, he became board certified by the American College of Veterinary
Surgeons. Dr. Kochin is proficient in orthopedic, cardiovascular,
respiratory, neurologic, oncologic, reconstructive, urogenital, and
gastrointestinal surgeries. He enjoys boating and fishing.
EDUCATION:
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1977-1981:
Pennsylvania State University, BS Animal Bioscience, Graduated with
Highest Distinction
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1981-1985:
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine. Ranked #1 in a class of 106. Graduated Summa
Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
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1985-1987:
Limerick Veterinary Hospital, Limerick, PA.
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1987-1988:
Newark Animal Hospital, Newark, DE
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1988-1991:
Surgical Residency, University of California at Davis
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1991-1995:
Surgeon, South Shore Veterinary Associates, Weymouth, MA.
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1996-2000:
Surgeon, Medical Director, VCA South Shore Animal Hospital,
Weymouth, MA.
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2000-Present: Cape
Cod Veterinary Specialists Director
BOARD
CERTIFICATION:
AREAS OF
EXPERTISE:
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Lameness:
Diagnosis and medical and/or surgical treatment.
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Management of
severe or complicated fractures of limbs, pelvis or spine.
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Arthroscopic
Surgery, Joint Cartilage Surface Injuries;
shoulder, elbow,
knee and ankle.
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Soft
Tissue Surgery: Skin (including reconstructive surgery), ear nose
and throat, cardiovascular, urogenital, respiratory, and gastrointestinal.
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Knee
Injuries: Cruciate ligament injuries, Tibial Plateau Leveling
Osteotomy (TPLO), meniscus and multiple ligament injuries.
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Oncologic
Surgery
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Correction
of Hereditary Limb Abnormalities: Luxating patellas, hip dysplasia,
angular limb deformities, and growth plate injuries.
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Surgical treatment and
management of hip dysplasia in young and older dogs
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Spinal
Disease: Disc ruptures causing paralysis or weakness, lumbo sacral
disease.
USEFUL LINKS:
www.acvs.org
www.massvet.org
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