Darryl Millis
DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, CCRP, Dipl. ACVSMR
College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
About Me
Education
1987: DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithica, NY
1988: Rotating Small Animal Internship, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University
1991: Residency, Small Animal Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine Michigan State University Board Certification
1993: Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
2010: Founding Charter Diplomate, American College of Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation
Employment
1991-1993: Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University
1993-1998: Assistant Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee
1998-2004: Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee
2004-present: Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Acree Endowed Chair in Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee
Clinical Focus
- Small animal orthopedic surgery including tibial plateau leveling osteotomies, patella luxation correction, fracture repair, angular limb deformities, tendon repair, arthroscopy, a number of osteotomies for fragmented coronoid disease, total hip replacements and other surgical procedures
- Physical rehabilitation and sports medicine
- Primary faculty member of the Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee.
Research Focus
- Regenerative medicine, such as platelet rich plasma and stem cells for treatment of various orthopedic conditions
- Physical modalities for osteoarthritis, gait evaluation, and biomechanical testing of implants.
Honors and Awards
- 2004: Best Programming Award, Learning Resource Network) for the Veterinary Physical Therapy Certification Program
- 2006: Iams Paatsama Award, World Small Animal Veterinary Association
- 2006: Pfizer Award for Research Excellence
- 2010: Charles and Julia Wharton Distinguished Professor Award from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
- 2016: Fellow, International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- 2017: AVMA, Career Achievement Award in Canine Research
