Chad Schmiedt

Dr. Chad Schmiedt is a Professor and Section Head of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine. He holds the Alison Bradbury Chair in Feline Health and specializes in soft tissue surgery, renal transplantation, and hypertension research. His research focuses on kidney disease in cats, including clinical studies in oncologic and minimally-invasive surgical techniques.

Educational Background:

• DVM, University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine (2000)
• Internships: Small Animal Medicine/Surgery (University of Tennessee), Surgical Internship (Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center)
• Residency: Surgical Residency (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
• Clinical Instructorship (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Research Interests:

• Renal transplantation
• Hypertension mechanisms
• Renal disease pathophysiology
• Advancements in soft tissue surgery

Publications: Dr. Schmiedt's work spans nephrology, surgical oncology, and veterinary critical care, with a focus on translational research to improve feline and canine health outcomes. Recent studies include innovations in hypertension modeling and renal transplantation techniques.

Awards:

• Alison Bradbury Chair in Feline Health

Advising & Grants: Leads the feline renal transplantation program at UGA and oversees clinical research initiatives. His work integrates surgical innovation with clinical practice to address complex cases in small animal medicine.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Section and collaborates with the Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Soft Tissue Surgery Service.