Board-certified veterinary surgical specialists, Dr. Curcio and Dr. Oshin perform complex soft tissue, orthopedic, oncologic and neurologic procedures, as definitive treatment and as ancillary treatment for other therapeutic measures by you and other members of your patient’s healthcare team. We offer the latest equipment and employ minimally invasive techniques when appropriate. Our veterinary surgical specialists perform these and other surgical procedures:

Soft tissue:

  • Head and neck surgery, including surgery of the salivary gland and Total Ear Canal Ablation with Bulla Osteotomy (TECA-BO)
  • Gastrointestinal surgery including gastric dilatation and volvulus surgery
  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Portosystemic shunt surgery
  • Splenectomy
  • Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA)
  • Patent Ductus Arteriosus ligation (PDA)
  • Thoracic duct ligation
  • Pericardectomy
  • Respiratory Surgery including surgery
  • of the nasal cavity, airway, and lungs
  • Urogenital tract surgery
  • Hernia repair
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Adrenalectomy
  • Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy
  • Skin grafts and flaps

Orthopedic:

  • Management of cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency
  • Total Hip Replacement (THR)
  • Femoral Head and Neck Excision (FHO)
  • Juvenial Pubic Symphysiodesis
  • Osteochondrosis (OCD)
  • Elbow Dysplasia (FCP, UAP, OCD, UME)
  • Limb deformities
  • Biceps Tenosynovitis and Shoulder Instability Complex
  • Patella luxations
  • Joint luxation repair
  • Fracture management
  • Tendon and Ligament injuries
  • Arthrodesis
  • Management of osteoarthritis including stem cell therapy
  • Limb salvage
  • Sports medicine

Oncologic:

  • Exploratory surgery and biopsy procurement
  • Mandibulectomy and Maxillectomy
  • Limb amputation
  • Vascular Access Port (VAP) placement for chemotherapy
  • Tissue/organ/body wall reconstruction
  • Tumor Excision/Debulking Procedures

Neurologic:

  • Management of vertebral fracture and deformities
  • Atlantoaxial luxation
  • Degenerative intervertebral disc surgery
  • Management of caudal cervical myelopathy (Wobbler Syndrome)
  • Management of Lumbosacral Disease
  • Vertebral and spinal tumor resection
  • Cerebrospinal (CSF) tap

If you do not see a particular procedure listed, please call North Georgia Veterinary Specialists to talk with one of our veterinarian surgical specialists to find out how we can help you and your patient. Call: 678.717.0892.