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Maria A. Fahie DVM, MS, DACVS
Associate Professor - Surgery
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Biographical Information
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- Associate Professor (Small Animal Surgery) , College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences, September 2002 present
- Chief of Surgery, City of Angels Animal Surgical Center, August 2005 to present
- Surgical Associate, Veterinary Surgical Specialists, 1999-2002
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1998
- MS, Small animal reconstructive surgery, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 1996
- Certificate of Residency, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 1996.
- Certificate of Internship, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, 1993.
- DVM, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 1992.
- BSc, major Biology, minor Psychology, Dalhousie University, 1986.
Dr. Fahie was born and raised in eastern Canada. She has most recently been employed in clinical private practice. She has a broad base of veterinary surgical experience including soft tissue, oncologic, neurologic, reconstructive and orthopedic procedures. Her primary area of interest is challenging soft tissue surgery including such procedures as skin flaps and grafts, biliary diversion, portosystemic shunts, thoracic duct ligation, pericardectomy and urinary diversion techniques. Maria lives in Orange with her husband Dan, daughters Mackenzie and Miranda, Great Dane Sue and kitty Barney. They enjoy outdoor activities including hiking, mountain bicycling and motorcycling.
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Personal Teaching Philosophy
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Knowledge and experience are the keys to career success. Knowledge is initiated during academic training and must be continued throughout your career. Experience is gained with time, practice and an enriched environment. It is the responsibility of a teacher to transfer knowledge and experience to students clearly and without intimidation.
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Professional Interests
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Research Interests
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- Clinically oriented veterinary surgery
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Contact Information
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Office:
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Western University, 309 East Second Street, Pomona, CA 91766 |
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Phone:
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(909)469-5668 |
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Fax:
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(909)469-5635 |
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mfahie@westernu.edu |
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Office:
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City of Angels Animal Surgical Center,
9599 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232 |
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Phone:
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(310)558-6140 |
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