Ohad Levi

Ohad Levi is a Professor of Surgery and Director of Year Three at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Western University of Health Sciences. He holds a DVM from the University of Turin (1989), completed an Equine Surgery Residency at the University of California, Davis (2010), and earned specialty certificates in Equine Medicine and Surgery from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2001). His academic interests focus on surgery education and minimal invasive surgery, with extensive experience in laparoscopy and arthroscopy training.

Education:

• DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Turin, Italy, 1989
• Equine Surgery Residency Certificate, UC Davis, 2010
• Equine Medicine and Surgery Specialty Certificate, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, 2001

Teaching & Leadership: He has served as Head of the Large Animal Department at the Hebrew University (1997–2006), Clinical Lecturer there (1992–2007), and currently leads courses such as Surgery/Anesthesia and Minimally Invasive Surgery at WesternU. His philosophy emphasizes inspiring students to excel beyond their mentors.

Licenses & Certifications: Holds veterinary licenses in California, Israel, and Italy/EU, with advanced certifications in equine and small animal surgical techniques.