P.O. Eric Mueller, DVM, PhD, DACVS

P.O. Eric Mueller is a professor of surgery, Director of Equine Programs, Chief Medical Officer-Large Animal Hospital, and equine surgeon in the Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, Georgia, U.SA. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and D.V.M. from Michigan State University. He completed a residency in Large Animal Surgery and Ph.D. in gastrointestinal physiology at the University of Georgia. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He served as Chief of Staff of the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital at the University of Georgia from 2002-2008. His clinical interests are gastrointestinal surgery, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and the evaluation and treatment of equine lameness. His research interests have focused on the pathophysiology and prevention of postoperative intra-abdominal adhesion formation. Dr. Mueller has authored over 60 scientific publications and 20 veterinary book chapters. He is a frequent speaker at national and international scientific and continuing education meetings.