Brisa Marie Hsieh
- Assistant Professor of Practice
- Oro Valley Veterinary Medicine, Rm. 100
- Tucson, AZ 85721
- brisahsieh@arizona.edu
Biography
Dr. Brisa Hsieh received her DVM from Kansas State University in 2009. After a one-year small animal rotating internship at Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group in Brooklyn, NY, she completed a three-year small animal internal medicine residency at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX, and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Dr. Hsieh brings 10 years of clinical experience and mentorship. Most recently she practiced small animal internal medicine at Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Tucson, AZ. Her medical interests include endoscopy, immune mediated disease, and endocrinology. Dr. Hsieh also has a strong interest in client communication. She appreciates the connection between humans and their pets and values the role a veterinarian serves in supporting this bond.
Degrees
- D.V.M. Veterinary Medicine
- Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, United States
- B.S. Animal Science
- University of California Davis, Davis, California, United States
Work Experience
- Tucson Veterinary Specialists (2023 - Ongoing)
- Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (2016 - 2020)
- Veterinary Specialists of North Texas (2015 - 2016)
- Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (2013 - 2015)
Licensure & Certification
- Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (2020)
- Veterinary, Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (2013)
Interests
Teaching
Veterinary medicine, fundamental and clinical aspects of the internal organ systems of the veterinary species with emphasis on small animal species (dogs and cats). Special interest in active teaching methods including Peer Instruction and Team Based Learning techniques.
Courses
2024-25 Courses
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Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 813 (Spring 2025) -
Foundations
VETM 801 (Fall 2024) -
The Sum of the Parts
VETM 812 (Fall 2024)
2023-24 Courses
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Clinical Logic in Doctoring
VETM 804C (Summer I 2024) -
Selectives
VETM 817 (Summer I 2024) -
Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 813 (Spring 2024) -
Vital Circuitry
VETM 808 (Spring 2024) -
Foundations
VETM 801 (Fall 2023)
2022-23 Courses
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The Cycle of Life
VETM 810 (Summer I 2023) -
Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 813 (Spring 2023)
2021-22 Courses
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The Cycle of Life
VETM 810 (Summer I 2022) -
Advanced Clinical Management A
VETM 813 (Spring 2022)
2020-21 Courses
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The Cycle of Life
VETM 810 (Summer I 2021)
Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Hsieh, B. M., & Beets, A. K. (2019). Coughing in Small Animal Patients.. Frontiers in veterinary science, 6, 513. doi:10.3389/fvets.2019.00513More infoCough is one of the most common complaints in human medicine. In veterinary medicine cough is equally frequent and plays a significant role in an owner's perception of their pet's quality of life. In human and veterinary medicine, therapy for chronic cough is often ineffective. The complexity of the cough pathway and species differences have made it difficult to develop an effective antitussive agent for veterinary patients. The few effective antitussive agents currently available are associated with significant adverse effects. Fortunately, several promising drugs currently being studied in human clinical trials may offer options for use of novel antitussive therapies in small animal patients. This article reviews current understanding about cough pathophysiology, diagnostic strategies used to uncover underlying etiology of cough, and examines available options for controlling cough, including novel antitussive therapies used in human medicine.
- Hsieh, B. M., & Burney, D. P. (2014). Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Clinician's Brief, 12(2), 75-80.
- Hsieh, B. M., Cohen, M., Levitzke, B., & Arndt, J. W. (2013). What is your diagnosis? Low-grade myxosarcoma arising from the heart valve. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 242(8), 1067-8.
