Who We Are
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Karl Kraus DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Professor and Section Head
Clinical and research interests: Many aspects of orthopedic and neurosurgery, specifically TPLO or TTA repair of ruptured cranial crutiate ligaments, arthroscopy, fracture repair, laminectomy for intervertebral disk disease, repair of spinal fractures, hip replacements/triple pelvic osteotomy, correcting limb deformities, elbow conditions, and lameness.
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William Hoefle DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Professor
Clinical and research interests: Dr. Hoefle's clinical research interests include total hip prosthesis, bone grafts and osteosarcoma treatment.
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James Toombs DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Professor
Clinical and research interests: Small animal orthopedic surgery, external skeletal fixation, and small animal neurosurgery.
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Mary Sarah Bergh DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Assistant Professor
Dr. Bergh joined the ISU from her alma mater, the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. She has spent time at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Georgia, and the Ohio State University, where she earned her Masters of Science degree and completed her small animal surgical residency. Her clinical and research interests include joint replacement, arthroscopy, angular limb deformity correction, TPLO/TTA, and racing/athletic injuries. She also has interests in sports medicine and rehabilitation therapy and is the supervisor of the ISU Canine Rehabilitation Service.
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Dr. Angel Thompson Dr. Thompson is in her third year of surgical training. She is a very proud to be a native Texan. She earned her DVM at Texas A&M University and spent 4 years in private practice in both northern Texas and southern Florida. She completed a surgical internship at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center prior to joining the ISU-LVMC. When not at work, Dr. Thompson enjoys spending time with her husband and two beautiful daughters.
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Dr. Megan Templeton
Dr. Templeton is in her second year of surgical training. She is originally from San Diego. She was a member of the charter veterinary school class of Western University of Health Sciences in 2007. She completed a small animal rotating internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York City, a surgical internship at Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center, and a companion animal surgery fellowship at Louisiana State University. When not in the clinic she enjoys outdoor activities, photography, and the company of her dog Kili.
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Dr. Nina Kieves Dr. Kieves is in her first year of surgical training. After completing her DVM at the University of Minnesota, she continued on as a rotating small animal intern. Following her time at Minnesota, she completed a surgical internship at Veterinary Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Group in Maryland. Outside of veterinary medicine she can be found on the ice rink playing hockey, or spending time with her husband outdoors hiking, biking, and hunting.
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Tara Akers
Tara grew up in Ames and has lived here most of her life. She received a AAS degree in Veterinary Technology from Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA in 2006. After graduation, she worked in a small animal practice and became the head technician. She worked there for almost 5 years prior to joining the ISU LVMC. She enjoys doing yard work, being outdoors, reading, and spending time with her daughters. |
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Beth Griffis
Beth recently joined the ISU LVMC. |
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Diane Perry
Diane Perry received certification as a veterinary technician from the University of Minnesota, Waseca in 1984. She worked for 3 years in private practice in the Des Moines area before joining the surgery department at Iowa State University in 1987. Diane currently enjoys working in the Sophomore and Junior teaching labs during the school year and assisting the surgery department during the summer months. When not working, Diane enjoys spending time with her family and 2 Brittanys, doing almost any kind of outdoor activity. |
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