CURRICULUM VITAE OF DANIEL A. DEGNER, DVM

DIPLOMATE of the AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS

Highlights

Dr. Degner has 10 years of Education at various universities

He has published many research manuscripts which have contributed to the veterinary literature

He has been a guest lecturer at many national veterinary symposia

BUSINESS ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

• Michigan Veterinary Specialists
  • 3412 East Walton Blvd
  • Auburn Hills, MI 48326
• Phone: (248) 371-3713
• Fax: (248) 371-3714
• Email: ddegner@comcast.net

EDUCATION

Post-graduate

• Residency - Small Animal Surgery
  • Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
  • College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Michigan State University
  • East Lansing, Michigan
  • 1993 - 1996

• Internship - Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
  • College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
  • Colorado State University
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
  • 1992 - 1993

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
  • Western College of Veterinary Medicine
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • 1986 - 1990

Undergraduate

• Pre-veterinary Science
  • University of Alberta
  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • 1984 - 1986

LICENSURE

• Michigan

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

• Staff Surgeon
  • Michigan Veterinary Specialists of Auburn Hills
  • 3412 East Walton Blvd
  • Auburn Hills, MI 48326
  • October 2003 to present - full time duties

• Staff Surgeon
  • Michigan Veterinary Specialists
  • 21600 West Eleven Mile Road
  • Southfield, MI 48076
  • July 1996 to October 2003 - full time
  • Intermittently work at this location

• Resident and Instructor, Small Animal Surgery
  • Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
  • Michigan State University
  • July 1993 - 1996

• Intern, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
  • Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences
  • Colorado State University
  • June 1992 - June 1993

• Associate Veterinarian
  • Southside Animal Hospital
  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
  • May 1990 - June 1992

HONORS AND ACTIVITIES

• Phi Zeta Honor Society, Michigan State University (1994 to present)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Michigan State University

• VM 545 Principles of Anesthesia and Surgery, Spring 96, 2 hours
• VM 556 Digestive, Metabolic, and Endocrine Diseases, Fall 93; 1hour
• VM 554 Hematologic, Oncologic, and Dermatologic Diseases, Fall 94; 1 hour
• VM 557 Operative Surgery (Laboratory), Fall 1993, Fall 1994, Fall 1995; 48 hours total

Michigan Veterinary Specialists

• Surgical externship for veterinary students
• Problems in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery for veterinary students
• Intern training program - soft tissue and orthopedic surgery

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

As Principal Investigator

• Does the tumescent technique affect survival of pedicled myocutaneous flaps? Michigan Plastic Surgery Inc., January 1996.
• Evaluation of two myoperitoneal free flaps in the dog: an anatomical study. Internal departmental funding, Michigan State University, January 1995
• The medial saphenous fasciocutaneous free flap in the dog. Companion Animal Fund, Michigan State University, June 1994.
• A new, rapid technique for renal transplantation in the cat. Internal Department Funding, Michigan State University, May 1994.
• Evaluation of the cranial rectus abdominis muscle pedicle as a blood supply for the caudal superficial epigastric skin flap. Companion Animal Fund, Michigan State University, January 1994.

As Co-Investigator

• Hepatic lobectomy in dogs:  an anatomical study, Michigan Animal Health Foundation, 2002
• Orbital reconstruction in cats. Craniofacial institute, 1999.
• The vascularized medial tibial cortical bone graft in the dog. Intradepartmental Funding, Michigan State University, September 1997.

PUBLICATIONS - Peer Reviewed Journals

1. Covey J, Degner DA, Jackson, AH, Hofeling A, Walshaw R, et al. Hilar liver resection technique in dogs. Pending acceptance in Veterinary Surgery, April 2008.
2. Degner DA Perils of ectopic ureter surgery.
3. Rowe E, Degner DA. Sugar bandage case report
4. Degner DA. Surgical considerations of nasal discharge. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract. 2006 May;21(2):64-8.
5. Degner DA.  Facial reconstructive surgery. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract 22(2):82-8, 2007
6. Miller JM, Lanz OI, Degner DA. Rectus abdominis free muscle flap for reconstruction in nine dogs. Vet Surgery 36:259-265, 2007.
7. Hermann BA, Plansdorf KL, Degner DA. Medical and surgical management of traumatic elbow luxation in a juvenile ferret. Vet clin North Am Exot Anima Pract. 9(3):651-5, 2006.
8. Degner, DA, Walshaw, R., Fowler, J.D. et al: Surgical Approaches to Recipient Vessels of the Fore and Hindlimbs for Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Dogs. Vet. Surg. 34 (4), 297–309, 2005.
9. Degner, D.A., Walshaw, R., Fowler, J.D. et al: Surgical Approaches to Recipient Vessels of the Head and Neck for Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer in Dogs. Vet. Surg. 33:200-208, 2004
10. Goett SD, Degner DA: Suspected adrenocortical insufficiency subsequent to bilateral adrenalectomy in a ferret.
    Exotic DVM (Vol. 5) (No. 1) 15-18 2003.
11. Goett SD, Degner DA: Persistent urinary problems in a young golden retriever.  Vet Med 98:839-842, 2003.
12. Jackson AH, Degner DA, Myiawaki T, Jackson IT, Silverberg: The deep circumflex iliac free flap in cats. Vet Surg. 32 (4), 341–349, 2003
13. Elmazar H, Jackson IT, Degner DA, Tyiawaki T, Barakat K, Andras L, Bradford M: The efficacy of Gore-Tex versus hydroxyapatite and bone graft in reconstruction of orbital floor defects. Eur J Plast Surg 25:362-368, 2003
14. Myiawaki T, Degner DA, Eleszar H, Barakat K, Jackson IT: Easy tissue expansion of prelaminated mucosal-lined flaps for cheek reconstruction in a canine model.  Plast Reconst Surg 109:1978-85, 2002
15. Jackson AH, Degner DA: Cutaneopulmonary fistula in a dog caused by migration of a toothpick. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. 38:545-547, 2002
16. Calfee EF, Lanz OI, Degner DA, Peterson SL, Duncan RB, Broadstone RV, Martin RA, Austin B:  Microvascular free tissue transfer of the rectus abdominis muscle in dogs. Vet Surg 31:32-43, 2002
17. Lanz OI, Broadstone RV, Martin RA, Degner DA: Effects of epidural anesthesia on microcirculatory blood flow in free medial saphenous fasciocutaneous flaps in dogs. Vet Surg 30:374-9, 2001
18. Bebchuk TN, Degner DA, Walshaw R, Brourman JD, Arnoczky SP: Evaluation of a free vascularized medial tibial bone graft in dogs. Vet Surg 29: 128-44, 2000
19. Cellio LM, Degner DA: Testosterone-producing thecoma in a female cat. J Am An Hosp Assoc 36: 323-5 2000
20. Robertson H, Degner DA, Walshaw R: Replantation of a partially amputated paw in a dog. Vet Comp Ortho Trauma 12:40-42, 1999
21. Fowler JD, Degner DA, Walshaw R: Microvascular free tissue transfer: Results in 57 consecutive cases. Vet Surg 27:406-412, 1998
22. Poy NSJ, Degner DA, Hauptman J: Splenocaval shunting for alleviation of portal hypertension in a dog: a case report. Vet Surg 27:348-353, 1998
23. Degner DA, Walshaw R: Medial saphenous fasciocutaneous and myocutaneous free flap transfer in eight dogs. Vet Surg 26:20-25, 1996
24. Degner DA, Lanz OI, Walshaw R: Myoperitoneal microvascular free flaps in the dogs: an anatomical study and clinical case report. Vet Surg 25:463-70, 1996
25. Degner DA, Walshaw R, Lanz OI, et al: The medial saphenous fasciocutaneous free flap in the dog. Vet Surg 25:105-113, 1996
26. Degner DA, Walshaw R, Arnoczky SP, Smith RJ, Degner LA, Hamaide A: Evaluation of the cranial rectus abdominis muscle pedicle flap as a blood supply for the caudal superficial epigastric skin flap. Vet Surg 25:292-299, 1996
27. Degner DA, Walshaw R, Kerstetter KK: Vascular anomaly of the prescapular branch of the superficial cervical artery and vein of an omocervical free skin flap in a dog. Vet Comp Ortho Trauma 8:102-106, 1995
28. Degner DA, Bauer MS, Steyn PF, Toombs W, Orton CE: The cranial rectus abdominis muscle pedicle flap in the dog. Vet Comp Ortho Trauma 7:21-24, 1994
29. Degner DA, Bauer MS, Steyn PF, Toombs W, Orton CE: The cranial epigastric skin flap in the dog. Vet Comp Ortho Trauma 7:18-20, 1994
30. Degner DA, Bauer MS, Erhart EJ: Tonsillar cyst in a dog. J Am Vet Med Assoc 204:1041-1042, 1994
31. Degner DA, Bauer MS, Cozens M: Reverse saphenous conduit flap: a case report in a cat. Vet Comp Ortho Trauma 6:175-177, 1993
32. Degner DA: Pneumatosis coli in a dog. Can Vet J 33:609-611, 1992

Proceedings and Abstracts

• Fowler JD, Degner DA, Walshaw R. Results of microvascular tissue transfer in fifty-seven consecutive cases. Proceedings, 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1997.
• Degner DA, Walshaw R, Lanz OI, Smith JR, Rosenstein D. The medial saphenous fasciocutaneous free flap in the dog. Proceedings, 30th Annual Scientific Meeting, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1995.
• Lanz OI, Degner DA, Walshaw R: Evaluation of two myoperitoneal microvascular free flaps in the dog. Proceedings, 30th Annual Scientific Meeting, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1995.
• Degner DA. Reconstructive surgery in small animals. Proceedings, Michigan Veterinary Conference, 1995.
• Degner DA, Walshaw R. The cranial rectus abdominis vascular conduit-caudal superficial epigastric skin flap in the dog. Proceedings, 29th Annual Scientific Meeting, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1994.
• Degner DA, Walshaw R, Rosenstein D. A new rapid technique for renal transplantation in the cat. Proceedings, 5th Annual Research Day, Phi Zeta, 1994.

Book Chapters

• Degner DA, Walshaw R. Healing responses of the lower urinary tract. In: Osborne CA, ed. Feline lower urinary tract diseases. Vet Clin N Am [Small Anim]. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 1996 26(2):197-206.
• Degner DA, Walshaw R. Microvascular techniques. In. Bojrab MJ ed. Current Techniques in Small Animal Surgery. Philadelphia: WB Saunders, 4th Edition

LECTURES AND RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS

• Hilar Liver Resection Laboratory. American College of Veterinary Surgeon's Symposium, Washington DC, October 4, 2006 and October 17, 2007.
• Reconstructive Surgery Lecture Series - Initial Wound Care; Forelimb Reconstruction; Hindlimb Reconstruction; Facial Reconstruction; Principles of Oncologic Reconstructive Surgery; Case Presentations. New England Veterinary Medical Association. Mount Washington Resort, NH Sept 12, 2006
• Free tissue transfer in private practice.  American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Denver, CO, October 9, 2004
• Complications in Reconstructive Surgery.  American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, Denver, CO, October 8, 2004
• Free tissue transfer laboratory/lecture series.  Missouri University.  March 20, 2004
• GI surgery - To cut or not to cut that is the question.  Lima Veterinary Association, November 11, 2003
• Microureteral Surgery Laboratory, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 9 2003
• Facial Reconstruction, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 10, 2003
• Interactive case presentations, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 11, 2003
• Forelimb Reconstruction, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 2002
• Reconstructive Microsurgery, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 2002
• Small intestinal surgery, Northeastern Michigan Veterinary Association, February 2002
• Microvascular lectures and laboratory, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 2001
• Reconstructive techniques for fore and hind limb wounds in dogs and cats, Long Island Vet Assoc, New York City Vet Assoc, Manchester Vet Assoc, Feb 2001
• Tibial plateau Leveling Osteotomy. Michigan Vet Specialist Lecture Series, Southfield, MI September 1999
• Reconstructive surgery in dogs and cats. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 1998
• Designing a free flap project. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 1998
• Free muscle flaps. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 19, 1997
• Recipient vessels for free flaps. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 19, 1997
• Dealing with the failing free flap. American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium, October 19, 1997
• Transplantation techniques in small animals. Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Meeting. June 23, 1996
• Does the tumescent technique affect survival of myocutaneous pedicle flaps? Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Meeting. June 7, 1996
• Hollow Organ Surgery. Saginaw Valley Veterinary Association. April 24, 1996. Reconstructive surgery. Mid-Michigan Veterinary Association. November 16, 1995
• The medial saphenous fasciocutaneous free flap in the dog. 30th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, October 1995
• Orofacial surgery in small animals. Michigan State University, September, 1995
• Skin flaps in small animals. Saginaw Valley Veterinary Association, April 1995
• Tracheal collapse in the dog. Saginaw Valley Veterinary Association, April 1995
• Reconstructive plastic surgery in small animals. Michigan Veterinary Conference, January 1995
• The cranial rectus abdominis vascular conduit-caudal superficial epigastric skin flap in the dog. 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, October 1994
• Applications of microvascular surgery in veterinary medicine. Michigan Veterinary Conference, January 1994
• Feline renal transplantation. Michigan State University, April, 1994
• Microvascular surgery. Michigan State University, November, 1993

SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS AND SHORT COURSES ATTENDED

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium – 38th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, Oct 2003,
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium – 37th Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, Oct 2002
• Laparoscopy course, University of Georgia, Athens, GA June 28, 2002
• Michigan Veterinary Conference, Jan 2002
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium – 36th Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, Oct 2001.
• Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Meeting, Lansing, MI, Jan, 2000.
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium - 35th Annual Meeting, Washington DC, September, 2000.
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium - 34th Annual Meeting, San Francisco CA, October, 1999.
• Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, Eugene OR, August 1999
• Advances in canine total hip arthroplasty, San Francisco CA, June 1999
• Advanced AO-ASIF symposium (orthopedics), Columbus, OH, May 1999
• Small Animal Arthroscopy, ACVS meeting, Chicago, IL, October, 1998
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium – 33rd Annual Meeting, Chicago IL, October, 1998.
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium – 32nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October, 1997.
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium - 31st Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, October, 1996.
• Michigan Veterinary Medical Association Meeting, Traverse City, MI, June, 1996
• Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons Meeting, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June, 1996.
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium - 30th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October, 1995.
• American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium - 29th Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, October, 1994.
• Basic Course in Microvascular Surgery. Providence Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, September - December, 1993.
• Advanced Course in Orthopedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, March, 1992.
• Canine Total Hip Replacement Course, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, November, 1991.
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association Annual Meeting, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, June, 1991.
• Basic Course in Orthopedics, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, March, 1991.

AWARDS

Michigan State University

• Surgical Resident Clinical Publication Award, Honorable mention, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium – 32nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October, 1997.
• Surgical Resident Research Publication, Second place, American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium – 32nd Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, October, 1997.

Western College of Veterinary Medicine

• University Undergraduate Scholarship for Excellence, (1986 – 1987)
  • Awarded to the top 5 students in each class in the professional veterinary medical program
• University Undergraduate Scholarship for Excellence, (1987 - 1988)
  • Awarded to the top 5 students in each class in the professional veterinary medical program
• University Undergraduate Scholarship for Excellence, (1988 - 1989)
  • Awarded to the top 5 students in each class in the professional veterinary medical program
• MTC Scholarship, (1988 - 1989)
• John Tucker Award, (1989 - 1990)
  • Awarded to the student with highest four year grade point average from the province of Alberta
• Surgical Proficiency Award, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (1989)
• Graduation (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) with Great Distinction (1990)

Board-certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons

What does it mean?

• Four years of advanced training in surgery beyond the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree

• Experience in the development of new surgical treatments

• Rigorous examination by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons to ensure competency in advanced surgical techniques

• Certifies that a veterinarian is a surgical specialist