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Paolo Pazzi, BVSc (Hons), MMedVet, DipECVIM-CA, PhD

Associate Professor | Small Animal

Specialization: Veterinary Internal Medicine

Overview

After qualifying, Dr Pazzi spent four years in private practice in South Africa and the United Kingdom before returning to the University of Pretoria to complete his Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency and subsequently his PhD. He joined the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine at the beginning of 2024.  

Research Focus

Dr. Pazzi’s primary research interests include the interrelationship between cancer, hemostasis, inflammation, the endothelium, and metastasis. Additional research interests include hepatic and pancreatic disease.

Teaching Focus

Dr Pazzi teaches veterinary students various aspects of the urinary system as well as clinical training of veterinary students, interns and residents.

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Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pretoria, 2022
  • Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, University of Pretoria, Issued 7/1/2016
  • Masters, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pretoria, 2012
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University Of Pretoria, 2005

Paolo Pazzi, BVSc (Hons), MMedVet, DipECVIM-CA, PhD

Associate Professor | Small Animal
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Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • PhD, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pretoria, 2022
  • Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, University of Pretoria, Issued 7/1/2016
  • Masters, Veterinary Medicine, University of Pretoria, 2012
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University Of Pretoria, 2005
Overview

After qualifying, Dr Pazzi spent four years in private practice in South Africa and the United Kingdom before returning to the University of Pretoria to complete his Small Animal Internal Medicine Residency and subsequently his PhD. He joined the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine at the beginning of 2024.  

Research Focus

Dr. Pazzi’s primary research interests include the interrelationship between cancer, hemostasis, inflammation, the endothelium, and metastasis. Additional research interests include hepatic and pancreatic disease.

Teaching Focus

Dr Pazzi teaches veterinary students various aspects of the urinary system as well as clinical training of veterinary students, interns and residents.