BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: JAMES A. ORSINI, DVM, DIPL ACVS
James A. Orsini, is an Associate Professor of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Orsini received his DVM from Cornell University in 1977 and completed his internship and surgery residency training at Penn's New Bolton Center campus. He is board certified in surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons with a special interest and expertise in orthopedic and reconstructive surgery and laminitis, amongst other surgery areas. He is course director of Clinical Pharmacology in the School of Veterinary Medicine and published extensively on equine pediatric surgery, antimicrobials, laminitis, gastric ulcers, pain and anti-inflammatory medications and related fields with more than 400 publications. He is co-editor of Equine Emergencies: Treatment and Procedures, which is in its fourth edition and published in six languages. He serves on multiple regional and national charity boards and several editorial boards completing a stint as Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Techniques in Equine Practice and currently Associate Editor of Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. Dr. Orsini's current research interests are in understanding the pathophysiology of laminitis, prevention and improved treatments.
Dr. James Orsini founded and directed seven "International Equine Conferences on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot," a biennial conference and more recently as co-director for the third "Laminitis West Conference" in Monterey, California. An equine surgeon with more than thirty years of experience, Dr. Orsini has treated many well-known horses afflicted with laminitis and other important surgical and medical diseases. Dr. Orsini is Director of the Laminitis Institute at Penn Vet leading the research, clinical and educational components of the Institute with the goal to "conquer laminitis" by 2020! Dr. Orsini also serves as Penn's Director of Equi-Assist - the first home care nursing programming for horses - providing compassionate and continuity of care from hospital to home.
