Thaibinh Nguyenba, DVM, DACVIM

Thaibinh NguyenbaThaibinh Nguyenba, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology), is a Cardiologist at MedVet Columbus and has been on staff since 2007.

Dr. Nguyenba is an expert in veterinary interventional cardiology and played a leading role in the research and development of the first cardiovascular device designed specifically for the dog, the Amplatz Canine Duct Occluder, for minimally invasive correction of patent ductus arteriosus.

He is a global consultant to veterinary cardiologists for cardiovascular interventional procedures and has traveled nationally to administer training sessions and to perform cardiac procedures. Dr. Nguyenba also consults for a number of medical technology companies. He is a past member of the Cardiology Credentials Committee for the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and serves on the Review Board for the Journal of Veterinary Cardiology.

In addition to appearing on Animal Planet’s Dogs 101, Dr. Nguyenba lectures nationally on the patent ductus arteriosus occlusion procedure. His work has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and American Journal of Veterinary Research.

He has collaborated on several clinical trials, including novel cardiovascular device and drug trials for veterinary patients. He has also participated in other studies evaluating the utility of new diagnostic blood tests for cardiac disease, arrhythmias in cats, and long term outcome in feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Nguyenba’s Background:

  • Veterinary School: Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine,
    College Station, Texas
  • Internship: North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine,
    Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Residency: University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Board Certification: Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology)

Selected Professional Memberships and Organizations:

  • American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
  • American Veterinary Medical Association

Links:

“Dogs 101” Animal Planet, Bichon Frise episode

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