RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Questions that improve care.
Clinical work raises questions. Research offers a disciplined way to investigate them, communicate uncertainty, and contribute to better decisions for patients, the profession, and animal welfare.
AREA OF INQUIRY
Where the questions begin.
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Small Animal Surgery
Clinical decision-making, operative planning, and outcomes in surgical patients.
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Surgical Oncology & Reconstruction
Oncologic control, functional reconstruction, and thoughtful management of complex defects.
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Animal Welfare & Policy
The ethical and policy responsibilities of veterinarians across different social contexts.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Work in print
Peer-reviewed work spanning clinical surgery, veterinary ethics, and animal-welfare policy.
01 · 2026 · CASE REPORT
Ahn R, Hawker W, Dobberstein R, Richardson D, Singh A. Modified bilateral labial/buccal rotational flap with surgical nasal orifice creation following rostral maxillectomy in a dog with nasal planum squamous cell carcinoma. Canadian Veterinary Journal. 2026;67(7):758–766. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42368690/
02 · 2025 · REVIEW
Rhee GS, Ahn R. Animal Abuse Reporting and the Ethical Role of Veterinarians: A Comparative Review of Practices in South Korea, Canada, and the United States. Animals. 2025;15(23):3408. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41375466/
03 · 2025 · POLICY REVIEW
Rhee GS, Ahn R. Animal Welfare and Policy Reforms for Korean Traditional Bull Fighting: Harmonizing Traditions with Animal Rights. Animals. 2025;15(23):3440. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41375498/