Dr. P. Ravi Kumar
Dr. P. Ravi Kumar is a surgeon, teacher, researcher, and administrator with over 13 years
of experience in veterinary education, clinical practice, research, and extension services.
He obtained his B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., and Ph.D. in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
from prestigious veterinary institutions under SVVU.
His areas of expertise include small animal surgery, orthopaedic surgery, diagnostic
imaging, fracture management, osteoarthritis therapy, and minimally invasive surgical
techniques. He has successfully led externally funded research projects on intramedullary
interlocking nailing for long bone fractures and nutraceutical interventions for
osteoarthritis and fracture healing in dogs. His research has contributed to the development
and standardization of advanced orthopaedic procedures that improve clinical outcomes and
reduce treatment costs in companion animals.
He has published extensively in reputed national and international peer-reviewed journals,
with more than 120 scientific publications, including numerous first-author papers in the
fields of veterinary surgery, orthopaedics, wound healing, and diagnostic imaging.
An active extension specialist, he has organized and served as a resource person in several
training programs for veterinarians, imparting practical skills in anesthesia, surgery,
radiology, ultrasonography, and fracture management. He has also participated in health
camps, farmer interactions, and veterinary outreach programs across Andhra Pradesh.
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