Dr. Sherman Canapp, originally from Maryland, completed his graduate work at Johns Hopkins University in biochemistry with a research emphasis in surgical and pharmaceutical research. He was the first to complete a combined DVM/MS in clinical science in surgery at Kansas State University. He then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the University of Missouri, followed by a three-year residency in small animal surgery at the University of Florida. Dr. Canapp is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, and charter diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, of which he was past president.
Dr. Canapp is double boarded in small animal surgery and sports medicine rehabilitation. He is a consultant for numerous pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and veterinary and medical schools, as well as working and performance dog organizations. His particular area of interest and current research lies in regenerative medicine for the treatment of soft-tissue injuries and osteoarthritis, treatments and modalities for sports-related injuries, and minimally invasive surgery – specifically arthroscopy. Dr. Canapp has extensive experience in developing and testing orthopedic and arthroscopic devices, implants, and systems, as well as validating and testing regenerative medicine systems and protocols.