Douglas R. Santen, DVM, DACVIM
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Dr. Santen is a graduate of Iowa State University with a B.S. in Animal Science and a B.S. in Biochemistry. He also attended graduate school for two years before enrolling in the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Santen obtained his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State in 1987. After practicing for one year in Boulder, Colorado, he completed a three-year residency in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Missouri. Dr. Santen is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Small Animal Internal Medicine. He joined Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in 1991.

Dr. Santen is well trained and experienced in all areas of internal medicine. However, his foremost interests include endocrinology, gastroenterology, oncology, respiratory disease, and renal disease. Dr. Santen also has a particular interest and expertise in feline medicine. He has substantial skill in endoscopic techniques including gastroduodenoscopy, esophagoscopy, colonoscopy, rhinoscopy, and tracheobronchoscopy. Over the last decade, Dr. Santen has also been involved with numerous clinical drug trials with various pharmaceutical companies.

Dr. Santen is a member of the local, state and national veterinary medicine organizations. He is also a member of the American Association of Feline Practitioners. Dr. Santen and his wife have been married for over 25 years. They have one daughter who is a student at Baylor University. His interests include skiing, hiking, traveling, and golfing.