James A. Orsini

James A. Orsini is an Associate Professor of Surgery, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Orsini received his DVM from Cornell University and completed his internship, surgery residency, and lectureship training at the University of Pennsylvania'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 of importance to the horse. He has published extensively on equine pediatric surgery, antimicrobials, laminitis, gastric ulcers, pain and anti-inflammatory medications with several hundred publications. He is co-editor of "Equine Emergencies" 5th edition with Dr. Nora Grenager. Previous editions of "Equine Emergencies" are co-edited with Dr. Thomas Divers and published in seven foreign languages. "Comparative Veterinary Anatomy: A Clinical Approach" is co-edited with Drs. Nora Grenager and the late Alexander de Lahunta. Dr. Orsini's current research interests are in understanding the pathophysiology of laminitis, prevention, and improved treatments, and newer generations of antimicrobials, pain medications, and management of insulin dysregulation.