Matthew D. Barnhart, DVM, MS, DACVS Veterinary Surgeon

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Matthew D. Barnhart, DVM, MS, Diplomate, ACVS, is a Board-certified Veterinary Surgeon at MedVet Columbus, where he has been a part of the team since 1999. He is also the Surgery Specialty Leader for all MedVet locations.

Dr. Barnhart attended The George Washington University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1991 and the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine where he earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1995. Following his graduation from veterinary school, he completed a yearlong internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Oradell Animal Hospital and a three-year residency in small animal surgery at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He also earned a Masters of Science in Veterinary Clinical Sciences during his residency program.

Since becoming a board-certified Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2000, Dr. Barnhart has become a leader in the veterinary surgery community. He is the author and co-author of several scientific papers widely published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association and Veterinary Surgery and contributed to veterinary textbooks including The Small Animal Emergency Manual – The First 24 Hours. He has served as principal investigator in several clinical trials, studying veterinary orthopedic implants and pain control in dogs.

Dr. Barnhart is also an active advocate of continued education for veterinary professionals and has lectured nationally and internationally on such veterinary orthopedic topics as pathophysiology of cranial cruciate ligament rupture, fracture repair techniques, and management of osteoarthritis.

Although Dr. Barnhart maintains an interest in all aspects of small animal surgery, his practice is focused on orthopedics including cranial cruciate ligament repair, joint replacement, and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Barnhart is a pioneer of veterinary orthopedics in the state of Ohio. He was the first to perform such innovative procedures as tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA), sliding humeral osteotomy (SHO) and minimally invasive fracture and joint surgeries.

Education & Training

Bachelor of Science: The George Washington University, Washington, DC
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, Minnesota
Internship: Oradell Animal Hospital, Oradell, New Jersey
Master of Science: Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Residency: The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio

Specializations

Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal

Professional Affiliations

American College of Veterinary Surgeons Foundation, Board of Trustees Member
AOVet (AOVet represents a global network of surgeons highly specialized in the field of veterinary orthopedic surgery. The mission of AOVet is to advance the practice of veterinary surgery to improve patient outcomes.)
American College of Veterinary Surgeons
American Veterinary Medical Association
Ohio Veterinary Medical Association
Columbus Academy of Veterinary Medicine
Miami Valley Veterinary Medical Association

What others are saying

It was a very emotional day when we brought Oscar in and the staff did a great job of making sure he was comfortable through everything. I feel the words “thank you” is not enough! Dr. Barnhart and his staff saved my dogs life. – Jason R.

We appreciate the very successful surgery by Dr. Barnhart, timely recovery, and physical therapy given to my dog. The doctors and staff have been very helpful and are always available to address questions or concerns. – David J.

Our dog suffered a spinal fracture and Dr. Barnhart and the surgery team were so knowledgeable about what she needed and even more…cared so much for my dog while treating her. I could not have asked for more skilled, dedicated and loving professionals in her treatment. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

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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