"You and the staff in the surgery department and ICU were fabulous! I have alerted many people in the Dayton area about your facility."
- Kathryn
We operate with optimal care and best possible outcomes in mind
Having your pet go through surgery can be stressful. That’s why we care for your dog or cat like we’d want our own cared for: exceptionally.
The MedVet team of surgeons, surgical technicians, surgical assistants and administrative personnel are wholly experienced and highly dedicated to providing state-of-the-art surgical care for your pet.
We perform a wide variety of specialized surgical procedures every single day. And because we’re pioneering some of the country’s most innovative veterinary surgeries, our surgeons are at the forefront of modern veterinary surgery procedures and techniques.
Services
- Abdominal surgery for conditions of the spleen, liver, pancreas, gastrointestinal tract, adrenals, hernias of the abdominal wall and colorectal organs
- Cardiothoracic surgery including procedures for diseases of the heart, lungs, trachea, chest wall, diaphragm and esophagus
- Colorectal/Perianal/Perineal surgery including diseases of the anal sacs and rectum, and, perineal hernia repair
- Ear, nose, and throat surgery including surgeries for brachycephalic syndrome, tracheal collapse, laryngeal paralysis, end-stage ear canal disease (otitis externa), and ear polyps
- Endocrine surgery for diseases of the adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid glands
- Gastrointestinal surgery for conditions of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and colon. Common examples include foreign body removal and gastric dilatation-volvulus [GDV] correction
- Hepatobiliary surgery for diseases of the liver and gallbladder including portosystemic shunt repair, gallbladder removal/repair
- Minimally invasive surgery employing laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, cystoscopy, and tracheoscopy for common conditions such as gastropexy, bladder stone removal, and tracheal stenting
- Urogenital surgery for conditions of the kidney, ureters, bladder and urethra, and also genital organs
- Complete orthopedic examinations (diagnosis of causes of lameness and pain)
- Comprehensive treatment of cranial cruciate ligament rupture (suture-based repairs of all types, tibial tuberosity advancement [TTA] and tibial plateau leveling osteotomy [TPLO])
- Arthroscopic surgery for diagnosis and repair of joint injuries and disease including OCD lesions
- Bone tumor surgery (including limb sparing surgery)
- Fluoroscopic guidance for minimally invasive repair of certain types of fractures
- Fracture repair of all types using the most sophisticated techniques and implants available
- Hip dysplasia and hip osteoarthritis surgery [Total hip replacement, triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO), femoral head ostectomy (FHO), juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) and neurectomy]
- Joint dislocation repair
- Limb deformity corrective surgery
- Patella luxation (dislocation) correction
- Nonsurgical management of arthritis, including stem cell therapy
TTA/TPLO Discharge Video Front Passive Range of Motion Rear Passive Range of Motion
- Abdominal tumor removal
- Adrenal, thyroid and other endocrine tumor removal
- Amputation including hemi-pelvectomies
- Brain tumor removal
- Cytoreductive surgery for invasive tumors
- Facial reconstruction after oral tumor removal
- Feeding tube placement
- Heart and lung tumor removal
- Limb sparing surgery for primary bone tumors
- Mammary gland tumor removal
- Perianal and rectal tumor removal
- Peripheral nerve tumors
- Skin reconstruction after tumor removal
- Spinal tumor removal
- Thoracic wall reconstruction
- Atlantoaxial instability
- Brain Surgery
- Intervertebral disc disease (ruptured disc or slipped disc)
- Lumbosacral disorders
- Vertebral fractures
- Wobbler's Syndrome
Meet the Team
Ohio
Columbus
- Matthew Barnhart, DVM, MS, DACVS
- Eric R. Schertel, DVM, PhD, DACVS
- Robert M. Dudley, DVM, MS, DACVS
- Shawn Kennedy, DVM, DACVS
- Diane Wilson, DVM, MS, MRCVS, DACVA
- Surgery Residents:
Cincinnati
- Karl C. Maritato, DVM, DACVS
- Susanna Hinkle Schwartz, DVM, DACVS
- Surgery Resident:
Dayton
Louisiana
Mandeville
- David Kergosien, MS, DVM, DACVS
- Anemone Andronescu, DVM
- Brian W. Bufkin, DVM Residency Trained in Surgery
- Maria M. Rivera, DVM (Hospitalist)
- Frankie Triveri, DVM, Surgery Intern
New Orleans
- David Kergosien, MS, DVM, DACVS
- Jenny Lang, DVM, DACVS
- Maria M. Rivera, DVM (Hospitalist)
- Frankie Triveri, DVM, Surgery Intern
What to Expect
Please know that the MedVet Surgery team is committed to providing the best, most appropriate care for your pet in partnership with your family veterinarian.
Surgery is not performed until we discuss and agree on the details, expectations and possible outcomes of the procedure, as well as potential risks, costs and required home care. Preoperative preparation will also be discussed in detail.
