Research/Areas of Interest:
Extracellular matrix modification in canine glaucoma; Alternative techniques for ocular surface reconstruction and stabilization; Ocular oncology; Ocular changes in systemic disease; Measurements of client compliance and use of novel tools to improve treatment outcomes
Education
- Doctor of Vet Medicine, Tufts-Cummings School of VM, USA, 2008
- Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, USA, 2003
- BA, Stanford University, United States, 1996
Biography
Dr. Stephanie Pumphrey joined the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine ophthalmology department in 2017. She provides medical and surgical treatment to a variety of veterinary patients with eye issues, including not just dogs and cats but horses, camelids, less traditional pets like rabbits and reptiles, and wildlife species including raptors and other birds. Commonly treated conditions include cataracts, glaucoma, corneal ulcers, eyelid and eyelash disorders like entropion or distichiasis, and uveitis and other inflammatory diseases.
Dr. Pumphrey took a less traditional route to her DVM, completing a PhD in American literature prior to applying to veterinary school. While a PhD student, she got her first dog, and in spending time with her local veterinarian she realized that veterinary medicine was a better fit for her skills and interests than the humanities. During veterinary school she completed several rotations on the ophthalmology service and was attracted to the discipline for its combination of medicine and surgery, and for its obvious impact on the quality of life of its patients. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Tufts in 2012 and became board certified the same year. After working in private practice for nearly 5 years, Dr. Pumphrey returned to Tufts out of a desire to contribute in the fields of teaching and research as well as clinical medicine.
Dr. Pumphrey lives nearby with her husband and dogs. Her hobbies include hiking, skiing, kayaking, and foraging for mushrooms and other wild foods.
Dr. Pumphrey took a less traditional route to her DVM, completing a PhD in American literature prior to applying to veterinary school. While a PhD student, she got her first dog, and in spending time with her local veterinarian she realized that veterinary medicine was a better fit for her skills and interests than the humanities. During veterinary school she completed several rotations on the ophthalmology service and was attracted to the discipline for its combination of medicine and surgery, and for its obvious impact on the quality of life of its patients. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Tufts in 2012 and became board certified the same year. After working in private practice for nearly 5 years, Dr. Pumphrey returned to Tufts out of a desire to contribute in the fields of teaching and research as well as clinical medicine.
Dr. Pumphrey lives nearby with her husband and dogs. Her hobbies include hiking, skiing, kayaking, and foraging for mushrooms and other wild foods.