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Reza Seddighi, DVM, MS, DVSc/PhD, cVMA, cACLS, Dip ACVAA

Professor | Large Animal

Specialization: Veterinary Anesthesiology & Pain Management

Overview

Dr. Seddighi earned his DVM and DVSc from Shiraz University, a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois, and completed a residency in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia at the University of Illinois. Dr. Seddighi is a specialist and expert in Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management, a Founding Fellow in Pain Management and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA). Dr. Seddighi is also certified in veterinary medical acupuncture and veterinary and human advanced cardiac life support. His special interests are in the area of practicing advanced anesthesia and analgesia, with a clinical focus on anesthesia, pain management, and acupuncture in companion and farm animals. 
Dr. Seddighi conducts extensive research in the areas of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetics and analgesics. He is involved in the teaching of all aspects of anesthesia and pain management of animals including dogs, cats, and farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, alpacas, swine), and exotic species. Dr. Seddighi enjoys providing seminars on advanced topics in anesthesia and analgesia, including anesthetic management of animals with co-existing diseases, cardiac diseases, geriatric anesthesia and analgesia,  management of anesthetic complications, and the pharmacokinetics and dynamics of anesthetic and analgesic drugs.

Research Focus

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (MAC-Sparing) of analgesics/anesthetics; Partial and Total Intravenous Anesthesia (PIVA & TIVA); Locoregional Analgesic techniques.

Clinical Focus

Practicing balanced Anesthesia using partial and total intravenous anesthesia; Medical Acupuncture; Management of acute and chronic pain; Locoregional Analgesic techniques.

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).
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Dhar, Madhu S | Miller, Deb | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Risalvato, Jacquline | Anderson, David Edgar | Springer, Nora Lynn | Smith, Joe | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Sultana, Hameeda | Herrin, Brian H | Linn-Peirano, Sarah C

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Sommardahl, Carla S | Smith, Joe | Ursini, Tena Louise | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Newby, Steven Douglas | Anderson, David Edgar | Dhar, Madhu S

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 803 - Clinical Rotation in Anesthesiology
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in sedation and anesthesia of companion animals, food animals and horses. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Hampton, Chiara

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 853 - Advanced Veterinary Anesthesiology
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training and additional medical responsibilities with complex anesthesia patients. Intended for students who may pursue post-graduate training in anesthesia.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours. (DE) Department Enforced Prerequisite(s): VMC 803.
Comment(s): Permission of rotation coordinator required.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Hampton, Chiara

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 881 - Elective Clinical Rotation II
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Cushing, Andrew

Semesters Offered: Summer
VMP 890 - Pain Management Elective
1 credit hour(s)

Elective explores clinical pain and pain management with emphasis on typical veterinary clinical problems. Fundamentals of nociception and comparative algology will underlie the focus on clinical relief of pain. Nociceptive pain, procedural pain, postoperative pain, maladaptive pain, chronic pain, cancer pain, and related syndromes will be addressed. Case scenarios and practical examples will serve to reinforce the principles of pain management, including preemptive analgesia, balanced analgesia, and recognition of varying patient needs. Includes discussion of typical and atypical uses of the principle classes of analgesics, including NSAIDs, opioids, and local anesthetics, as well as adjunctive medications and non-drug methods for pain relief.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring
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865-974-8387

mseddigh@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0003-3537-4232
C203D Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia , University of Tennessee, 2009
  • Residency, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Issued 7/29/2009
  • Masters, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Illinois, 2005
  • PhD, Veterinary Science and Anesthesia, Shiraz University, 1995
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, 1991

Reza Seddighi, DVM, MS, DVSc/PhD, cVMA, cACLS, Dip ACVAA

Professor | Large Animal
Picture of Reza Seddighi, DVM, MS, DVSc/PhD, cVMA, cACLS, Dip ACVAA image

865-974-8387

mseddigh@tennessee.edu

ORCID: 0000-0003-3537-4232
C203D Veterinary Medical Ctr
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996
Education and Training
  • Doctorate, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia , University of Tennessee, 2009
  • Residency, Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, Issued 7/29/2009
  • Masters, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Illinois, 2005
  • PhD, Veterinary Science and Anesthesia, Shiraz University, 1995
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, Shiraz University, 1991
Overview

Dr. Seddighi earned his DVM and DVSc from Shiraz University, a Master of Science degree from the University of Illinois, and completed a residency in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia at the University of Illinois. Dr. Seddighi is a specialist and expert in Veterinary Anesthesia and Pain Management, a Founding Fellow in Pain Management and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA). Dr. Seddighi is also certified in veterinary medical acupuncture and veterinary and human advanced cardiac life support. His special interests are in the area of practicing advanced anesthesia and analgesia, with a clinical focus on anesthesia, pain management, and acupuncture in companion and farm animals. 
Dr. Seddighi conducts extensive research in the areas of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of anesthetics and analgesics. He is involved in the teaching of all aspects of anesthesia and pain management of animals including dogs, cats, and farm animals (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, llamas, alpacas, swine), and exotic species. Dr. Seddighi enjoys providing seminars on advanced topics in anesthesia and analgesia, including anesthetic management of animals with co-existing diseases, cardiac diseases, geriatric anesthesia and analgesia,  management of anesthetic complications, and the pharmacokinetics and dynamics of anesthetic and analgesic drugs.

Research Focus

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (MAC-Sparing) of analgesics/anesthetics; Partial and Total Intravenous Anesthesia (PIVA & TIVA); Locoregional Analgesic techniques.

Clinical Focus

Practicing balanced Anesthesia using partial and total intravenous anesthesia; Medical Acupuncture; Management of acute and chronic pain; Locoregional Analgesic techniques.

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).
CEM 510 - Graduate Research Participation
1 - 6 credit hours

Advanced research techniques while conducting individual biomedical research projects under supervision of faculty.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Comment(s): Open to all graduate students.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.

Other Instructors: Dhar, Madhu S | Miller, Deb | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Risalvato, Jacquline | Anderson, David Edgar | Springer, Nora Lynn | Smith, Joe | Whitlock, Brian Keith | Neelakanta, Girish | Sultana, Hameeda | Herrin, Brian H | Linn-Peirano, Sarah C

Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
CEM 613 - Journal Club in Large Animal Clinical Sciences
1 credit hour(s)

Readings and discussions based on current literature.

Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 12 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Minimum student level – graduate.

Other Instructors: Sommardahl, Carla S | Smith, Joe | Ursini, Tena Louise | Mulon, Pierre-Yves | Gerhold Jr, Richard William | Newby, Steven Douglas | Anderson, David Edgar | Dhar, Madhu S

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 803 - Clinical Rotation in Anesthesiology
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training in sedation and anesthesia of companion animals, food animals and horses. Direct responsibility for diagnosis, care and treatment of clinical patients.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Hampton, Chiara

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 853 - Advanced Veterinary Anesthesiology
2 - 4 credit hours

Clinical training and additional medical responsibilities with complex anesthesia patients. Intended for students who may pursue post-graduate training in anesthesia.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 8 hours. (DE) Department Enforced Prerequisite(s): VMC 803.
Comment(s): Permission of rotation coordinator required.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Hampton, Chiara

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
VMC 881 - Elective Clinical Rotation II
1 - 4 credit hours

Special rotations in applied clinical education in Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Comparative Medicine and Pathology. Novel experience not associated with required clinical rotations may be arranged.

Grading Restriction(s): Honors or Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Other Instructors: Cushing, Andrew

Semesters Offered: Summer
VMP 890 - Pain Management Elective
1 credit hour(s)

Elective explores clinical pain and pain management with emphasis on typical veterinary clinical problems. Fundamentals of nociception and comparative algology will underlie the focus on clinical relief of pain. Nociceptive pain, procedural pain, postoperative pain, maladaptive pain, chronic pain, cancer pain, and related syndromes will be addressed. Case scenarios and practical examples will serve to reinforce the principles of pain management, including preemptive analgesia, balanced analgesia, and recognition of varying patient needs. Includes discussion of typical and atypical uses of the principle classes of analgesics, including NSAIDs, opioids, and local anesthetics, as well as adjunctive medications and non-drug methods for pain relief.

Grading Restriction: Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
Registration Restriction(s): Veterinary Medicine Students only.

Semesters Offered: Spring