Chris Stauthammer, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM (Cardiology)
Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Contact Info
Comparative Cardiology, University of Minnesota
Small Animal Clinical Internship, University of Minnesota
DVM, University of Illinois
BS, University of Illinois
Summary
Dr. Stauthammer completed his undergraduate and veterinary studies at the University of Illinois. He continued his professional training as an intern and resident in Comparative Cardiology at the University of Minnesota. In 2009, Dr. Stauthammer joined the faculty as an assistant clinical professor of Cardiology. Dr. Stauthammer has received several teaching, service, and academic awards. He is actively involved in Clinical Research at the University of Minnesota and provides excellent training and education to DVM students, interns, and residents.
Awards & Recognition
Research
Research Summary/Interests
- Interventional Cardiology
- Chronic degenerative valve disease
- Arrhythmias
Research Funding Grants
- External cardiac basal annuloplasty for atrioentricular valve regurgitation in dogs. 2009 - 2011. $117,525 + devices and training. Sponsored by Mardil Inc. Co-investigator with Anthony Tobias, Robert Novo, Vicki Wilke and Jane Quandt.
- Minimally-invasive per catheter patent arteriosus occulation in small dogs (?3kg). 2009 - 2011. $22,099 + devices and training. Sponsored by AGA Medical Corporation. Co-PI with Anthony Tobias.
Publications
For a listing of recent publications, refer to PubMed, a service provided by the National Library of Medicine
Teaching
Academic Interests and Focus
Clinical
Specialties
- Cardiology
Board Certifications
Diplomate ACVIM (Cardiology)
Clinical Interests
Congenital heart disease Interventional cardiology Chronic degenerative valve disease Cardiomyopathies Arrhythmias Large Animal Cardiology