Dr. Michael Ross

Professional Profile

Dr. Michael Ross serves as the primary surgical intervention lead for our network, specializing in high-stakes emergency procedures and complex orthopedic stabilization. His expertise is central to our emergency response protocols for life-threatening conditions like Gastric Bloat (GDV) and acute skeletal trauma. He focuses on rapid-response stabilization, utilizing advanced surgical techniques to restore structural integrity and organ function in critical care scenarios.

Areas of Clinical Expertise

• Emergency Abdominal Surgery: Specializing in the immediate surgical correction and gastropexy required to treat Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus.
• Orthopedic Stabilization: Expert in the surgical repair of acute ligament tears and the installation of prosthetic joints for severe hip dysplasia cases.
• Post-Operative Critical Care: Managing high-risk recovery in the ICU to prevent systemic shock and secondary complications following major trauma.

Academic and Professional Background

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM): Focused on Emergency Medicine and Soft Tissue Surgery.
• Specialization: Board Certified in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Network Role: Senior Surgical Consultant for Digestive & Internal Health and Joint & Mobility Issues.

Clinical Philosophy

Dr. Ross operates on the principle that surgical success is determined by the speed of intervention and the precision of post-operative management. He advocates for immediate decompression and stabilization in emergency cases, emphasizing that delaying surgery often results in irreversible tissue necrosis or systemic organ failure. By combining aggressive emergency protocols with meticulous surgical execution, he provides a critical safety net for the most severe medical crises encountered within our network.