James D. Lincoln DVM, MS 
Associate Professor Small Animal Surgery

jdl@vetmed.wsu.edu

Co-director: Comparative Orthopedic Research Lab (CORL)

Education
Dr. Lincoln received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University in 1974. He was in a small animal practice for three years in Denver, Colorado, followed by a residency and graduate program in small animal surgery at Washington State University, which he completed in 1979. Dr. Lincoln became board eligible in 1985 upon completion of requirements set by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Specific Research Areas
Orthopedic and neurosurgery, gait analysis, and lameness in small animals are Dr. Lincoln’s main interests. Research interests include hip dysplasia and pain management.

At Washington State University, Dr. Lincoln is currently an Associate Professor of small animal surgery in the department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences and chief of the small animal surgery section. He has received several teaching awards including the Norden Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Lincoln has given 67 scientific presentations to various veterinary groups, national meetings such as the American College of Veterinary Surgeons Forum, American Veterinary Medical Association, and the Western Veterinary Conference and has spoken internationally in Japan and Canada. He has 12 scientific publications and one book chapter.

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