Felix Duerr

Associate Professor Clinical Sciences

B207 VTH

(970) 297-4140

About Felix

Dr. Duerr is a faculty member in the Small Animal Orthopedic Medicine and Mobility service at CSU. He is passionate about finding new treatment options for animals with mobility concerns. Dr. Duerr believes that translational, clinical research has the ability to not only improve the health of individual animals but also to make a difference for other pets and people. His passion is solving problems that impact quality of life related to musculoskeletal problems with a particular interest in osteoarthritis. Dr. Duerr completed his veterinary degree in Germany followed by internships in Canada and his surgery residency at CSU. He spent a number of years in private practice before returning to academia in 2011. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS), and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR).

Education

MS, Colorado State University, 2007DVM, School of Veterinary Medicine in Hanover, Germany, 2001

Certifications

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation: 2012
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal: 2008
Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgeons: 2008

Research Specialty

Dr. Duerr’s specific interest is to improve the quality of life for dogs suffering from orthopedic disease.