Research: bone/joint motion, particularly stifle joint motion in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease, before and after surgical therapy. Biomechanical testing of implants or implant configurations. Pain management.

Clinical: Angular limb deformity correction. Distraction osteogenesis. External fixation. Cranial cruciate ligament surgery. Treatment of trauma.

• 2018 – Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Small Animal
• 2018 – University of Florida, Canine Stifle Kinematics, PhD
• 2013 – Texas A&M University, Small Animal Rotating Internship Certificate
• 2012 – College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, DVM
• 2005 – College of Agriculture, Cornell University, BS (Animal Science)

After completing her residency and PhD at the University of Florida, Dr Tinga became an assistant professor in Small Animal Orthopedic Surgery at The Ohio State University. After 3 years in the city, she was excited to move back to the more rural Fingerlakes region of NY for a position as an assistant professor in Small Animal Surgery at Cornell University to work alongside numerous friends and mentors.

Clinically, Dr Tinga’s favorite cases are angular limb deformities, although she also loves treating the more common conditions like cruciate disease and traumas. Her research has primarily focused on studying bone motion in conditions of bony instability, like cruciate disease, and attempting to use this information to perfect the treatments for these conditions. She is also interested in creating evidence to guide implant selection and application where there are questions left to be answered. Additionally, she enjoys local and international veterinary outreach and educating future veterinary practitioners.

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University of Florida (small animal surgery resident)
2015     Veterinary Orthopedic Society Bloomberg Award
2015     Best Podium Presentation (Bloomberg Competition)
2017     Mark S. Bloomberg Invited Lecturer – International Canine Sports Medicine Symposium
2017     Charles F. Simpson Memorial Scholarship
2017     ACVS Small Animal Residents’ Forum – Clinical (1^st place)
2018     Phi Zeta Outstanding Presentation (departmental winner)
2018     Phi Zeta Outstanding Presentation (2^nd place overall winner)

The Ohio State University (faculty)
2020     Morris Animal Foundation Summer Student Research Program – exemplary project

• American College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Veterinary Orthopedic Society
• American Veterinary Medical Association