Dr Tinsley grew up in Ottawa, and knew that he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. He opted to become a veterinarian, and has enjoyed every minute of it. He became a board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist in 1994, and has worked here at Alta Vista since then. His favorite part of the job is seeing how happy the dogs and cats (and their owners) are when he is able to restore vision. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Tinsley enjoys spending time with his kids as well as photography, camping and canoeing. He also enjoys many sports, most notably competing in Ironmans.

• 1991 To 1994, Iowa State University Ames, Iowa, Combined Ophthalmology Residency/ Master Of Science Degree
• 1989 To 1990 Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Rotating Internship In Small Animal Medicine And Surgery
• 1982 To 1987, Ontario Veterinary College, Guelph, Ontario, Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine
• 1977 To 1981, University Of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Honours Bachelor Of Science

Professional Degrees

• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
• Master of Science
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Bachelor of Science- Honours

Publications

• Tinsley DM, Niyo Y, Tinsley LM, Betts DM. In Vivo Clinical Trial of Perioperative Mitomycin-C in Combination with Baerveldt Drainage Device Implantation in Normal Canine Globes. Veterinary & Comparative Ophthalmology 1995; 5(4):231-241
• Tinsley DM, Niyo Y, Tinsley LM, Betts DM. In Vitro Evaluation of the Effects of 5- Fluorouracil and Mitomycin-C on Canine Subconjunctival and Subtenon’s Fibroblasts. In press: Veterinary & Comparative Ophthalmology 1995; 5(4):218-230
• Tinsley DM, Betts DM. Clinical Experience with the Baerveldt Gonioimplant in Dogs with Glaucoma. Prog Vet Comp Ophthal. 1994;4(2):77-84.
• Tinsley DM, Betts DM. Glaucoma: Past and Present Management Techniques. ISU Vet 1993;55(1):36-43
• O’Grady MR, Allen DG, Tinsley DM, Houston DM, Carley B. Exercise in Electrocardiography. Can Vet J 1991 Aug;32:503-504.

Organizations

• American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
• International Society of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
• College of Veterinarians of Ontario

Presentations

• Ottawa Kennel Club 2014
• Community Vet Outreach Program Mini Vet School 2013
• Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) (2007)
• Canadian Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (CAVO)- Ottawa 2007
• Ottawa Kennel Club, 2005
• Johns’s Newfoundland Veterinary Association, 2004
• Johns’s Newfoundland Veterinary Association, 2003
• Montreal Veterinary Association, 2002
• Kingston Veterinary Association, 2001
• Bellville Veterinary Association, 1999
• Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), 1999
• Bellville Veterinary Association 1998
• Canadian Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (CAVO)- Toronto1998
• Ottawa Kennel Club 1995