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Dr. Courtney A. Campbell

Board certified veterinary surgeon. Veterinary Medical Correspondent. Host.

 
 
 

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Who Is Dr. Courtney?

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Dr. Courtney A. Campbell, DVM, DACVS-SA

Dr. Courtney is a board-certified veterinary surgeon and the founder of Stitches Veterinary Surgery—the first veterinary specialty hospital in his favorite city of Long Beach, California. Beyond the operating room, he is a leading voice in veterinary health communication, renowned for translating complex medical science into engaging content for the public. A dynamic media personality and avid conference speaker, his expertise is regularly featured on national television and digital platforms. This skill in medical correspondence and journalism earned him the prestigious Excellence in Journalism award from the Global Pet Expo. He also shares his knowledge as an experienced educator with the Colorado State Translational Medicine Institute.

Dr. Courtney’s Practice

Stitches Veterinary Surgery

Stitches Veterinary Surgery, is Long Beach’s premier specialty surgical hospital. We are dedicated to advancing pet health through cutting-edge minimally invasive, orthopedic, soft tissue, and oncologic (cancer) surgery. Our expert team delivers compassionate, personalized care, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of surgical treatment in a state-of-the-art facility

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THE BEST IS YET TO COME. Celebrating 8 amazing months since our grand opening at Stitches Veterinary Surgery! The journey has been one of challenges, growth, and triumphs. We’ve faced complex cases, long days, and moments that tested our r
LIFT AS WE CLIMB. The Summer Enrichment and Reinforcement Program (SERP) at Tuskegee University. This ten week immersive program was designed to prepare aspiring veterinarians for the rigorous challenges of vet school. It felt akin to a 'coming of ag
THE ROAD NOT TAKEN. As I stand alongside Dr. Michael Bailey, the current president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), I am reminded of the profound impact he has had on my journey in veterinary medicine.  The story begi
ONE STEP AT A TIME. For many, the idea of progress through perseverance, steady effort and dogged determination, is natural, almost instinctual. So much so, that steady effort is often overlooked. Today, we highlight a moment that unfolded in 1964,at