Stephen A. Martinez, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM) Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist

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Stephen Martinez, DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (SAIM) is a Board-Certified Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist at MedVet Columbus where he has been part of the medical team since 2009. Dr. Martinez attended The Ohio State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999, as well as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2005. Following his graduation from veterinary school, Dr. Martinez completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery, a three-year residency in small animal internal medicine and a yearlong fellowship at Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Dr. Martinez has written scientific articles published in veterinary publications and is currently collaborating on clinical trials studying pancreatitis and platelets. He is also an active advocate of continuing education for veterinary professionals and has lectured on various small animal internal medicine topics including canine and feline urolithiasis, feline hepatic lipidosis, nutritional management of canine and feline chronic kidney disease, canine and feline protein losing enteropathy, canine patent ductus arteriosis and canine hyperadrenocorticism.

Dr. Martinez maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal internal medicine with particular interests in endocrine and liver diseases as well as performing minimally invasive procedures including laparoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and cystoscopy. When not treating patients, Dr. Martinez enjoys photography, hiking and traveling.

Education & Training

Bachelors of Science: The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio
Internship: Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Residency: Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship: Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Small Animal Internal Medicine)

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
American Veterinary Medical Association
Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine

What is a Veterinary Specialist?

A veterinary specialist is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who has completed extensive post-graduate education and clinical training in a focused area. After passing a certifying board examination in their chosen specialty field, they are called a diplomate of their specialty college and considered an expert in this area of veterinary medicine. There are over 20 veterinary specialties recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.

This expertise is complementary to the care provided by your family veterinarian. You may be referred to a MedVet hospital if your pet needs specific equipment and/or expertise that your veterinarian does not have. Collaboration between you, your veterinarian, and your veterinary specialist is critical to providing the best outcome for your pet.

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What others are saying

We received superb care from Dr. Stephen Martinez in Internal Medicine. He was very professional, compassionate and diligent in keeping me informed on the status of my cat. What an excellent doctor! – Julie O.

We’ve used MedVet for the past several years. They always take care of our pets, are ALWAYS kind and understanding…and provide exceptional care. Dr. Martinez is now taking care of our Westie “Tav”. He was very sick and was diagnosed with liver disease. Within a couple months Dr. Martinez had him up and going again…and now Tav is doing great. MedVet is wonderful! – Kelley Y.

I felt like Dr. Martinez and his staff at MedVet really cared about my pet. I appreciated the thorough updates we received while she was there. I am very happy with the care my pet received. – Christina B.