Person

William B Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)

Professor | Small Animal
Overview

Dr. Billy Thomas received his DVM in 1985 from Auburn University. He was in a mixed-animal practice for several years in Pensacola, FL before returning to Auburn to complete a residency in neurology and neurosurgery. After two years at NC State�s veterinary college as an instructor, he joined the faculty at UTCVM. He and his wife, also a veterinarian, live on a horse farm and raise Trakehners. His areas of interest are neurosurgery and epilepsy

Research Focus

Research interests include transcranial Doppler ultrasonography: Developing a non-invasive technique to measure blood flow velocity in the major cerebral vessels

Clinical Focus

My general clinical interest is neurology and neurosurgery, with a specific interest in brain surgery and imaging of brain disease.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
VMP 852 - Nervous System
3 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology, special pathology, medicine and surgery of diseases of the nervous system: clinical neurology and neuropathology.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

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C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4544
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Auburn University, 1985

William B Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)

Professor | Small Animal
Picture of William B Thomas, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology) image
C247 Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4544
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Medicine, General, Auburn University, 1985
Overview

Dr. Billy Thomas received his DVM in 1985 from Auburn University. He was in a mixed-animal practice for several years in Pensacola, FL before returning to Auburn to complete a residency in neurology and neurosurgery. After two years at NC State�s veterinary college as an instructor, he joined the faculty at UTCVM. He and his wife, also a veterinarian, live on a horse farm and raise Trakehners. His areas of interest are neurosurgery and epilepsy

Research Focus

Research interests include transcranial Doppler ultrasonography: Developing a non-invasive technique to measure blood flow velocity in the major cerebral vessels

Clinical Focus

My general clinical interest is neurology and neurosurgery, with a specific interest in brain surgery and imaging of brain disease.

Courses
Below are courses taught during the current or past three academic years. Consult Timetable for the most current listing of courses and instructor(s).
VMP 852 - Nervous System
3 credit hour(s)

Pathophysiology, special pathology, medicine and surgery of diseases of the nervous system: clinical neurology and neuropathology.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.