Specialists at Veterinary Surgical Centers
Specialists at Veterinary Surgical Centers is a multi-specialty veterinary practice in Gaithersburg, MD, offering orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, and neurology, staffed by 2 DACVIM-credentialed specialists. Procedures include Urethral and ureteral stent placement, Nerve and muscle biopsy, Orthopedic Surgery, and Upper airway surgeries.
About
Veterinary Surgical Centers in Gaithersburg, MD, is a specialty referral hospital offering surgical, neurological, and internal medicine services. The facility utilizes advanced technology and approaches for patient care, with a focus on orthopedic, soft tissue, and neurological procedures, as well as minimally invasive techniques.
This location serves as a specialty referral hospital, providing advanced diagnostic options including on-site MRI and CT scans. The team includes board-certified specialists in surgery, neurology, and internal medicine, and the facility is committed to 24-hour care, seven days a week for its patients.
Surgical team
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Richard Wong
DVM, Diplomate ACVS-SA
Dr. Wong is a California native who completed undergraduate training at UCLA and attended veterinary school at Western University College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Daniel Cuff
DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Dr. Daniel Cuff is a board-certified Veterinary Neurologist and Neurosurgeon.
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Erin Galemore
DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)
Dr. Erin Galemore is a 2012 graduate of North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Meg Goodale
DVM
Dr. Margaret (Meg) Goodale received her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University in 2020.
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DJ Hiltner
DVM
Dr. DJ Hiltner is excited to join our Gaithersburg VSC as our overnight clinician.
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Stephanie Lotenberg
A proud Maryland native from Montgomery County, Stephanie Lotenberg graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland with a degree in Behavioral Science and a Minor in Education.
Procedures
- Urethral and ureteral stent placement
- Nerve and muscle biopsy
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Upper airway surgeries
- Urinary incontinence therapy (urethral collagen bulking)
- Treatment of ectopic ureters via laser ablation
- Fracture repair
- Hemilaminectomy
- Neurological Procedures
- Diagnostic Options
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
- Ruptured cruciate ligaments
- Non-surgical bladder stone removal (scope-guided procedures and laser lithotripsy)
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- Spinal tumor removal or biopsy
- Bloodwork interpretation
- Liver lobectomy
- Management and Treatment for Neurologic Diseases
- Endoscopy for the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary disease
- Fluoroscopy examination for the diagnosis of esophageal and tracheal diseases
- Joint fluid sampling and analysis
- Craniotomy (brain surgery) for brain tumors
- Arthroscopy
- Laryngeal paralysis
- Ventral slot decompression for IVDD
- Thyroidectomy
- Ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirates and biopsies
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Intestinal (foreign body/mass/tumor removal)
- Splenectomy
- MPL
- Bladder stone removal
- Cholecystectomy
- Parathyroidectomy
- Lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy
- TPLO
- Internal Medicine Services
Equipment
Frequently asked questions
- What types of surgical procedures are offered at Veterinary Surgical Centers in Gaithersburg?
- Veterinary Surgical Centers in Gaithersburg offers a range of surgical procedures including orthopedic surgery for ruptured cruciate ligaments, TPLO, MPL, and fracture repair. Soft tissue surgeries include intestinal foreign body/mass/tumor removal, upper airway surgeries, splenectomy, thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, liver lobectomy, cholecystectomy, bladder stone removal, perineal urethrostomy, and laryngeal paralysis.
- What neurological services are available at the Gaithersburg location?
- Neurological services at the Gaithersburg location include management and treatment for neurologic diseases such as Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), brain and spinal tumors, epilepsy, inflammatory brain disease, degenerative myelopathy, stroke, and chronic pain. Procedures include hemilaminectomy, ventral slot decompression, craniotomy, spinal tumor removal or biopsy, lumbosacral dorsal laminectomy, and nerve and muscle biopsy.
- Does the Gaithersburg clinic offer advanced diagnostic imaging?
- Yes, the Gaithersburg clinic offers advanced diagnostic imaging options, including on-site MRI and CT scans. Additionally, internal medicine services include ultrasound, CT scan interpretation, endoscopy for gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary disease diagnosis and management, ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirates and biopsies, joint fluid sampling and analysis, and fluoroscopy examination.
- What minimally invasive procedures are performed at Veterinary Surgical Centers in Gaithersburg?
- Minimally invasive procedures offered include non-surgical bladder stone removal using scope-guided procedures and laser lithotripsy, urinary incontinence therapy, treatment of ectopic ureters via laser ablation, urethral and ureteral stent placement, renal sclerotherapy for idiopathic hematuria, tracheal stent placement for tracheal collapse, balloon dilation for strictures and stenosis, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and treatment of intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.
- Who is the Practice Manager at the Gaithersburg location?
- Stephanie Lotenberg is the Practice Manager at the Gaithersburg location. She has 15 years of experience in veterinary care, including general practice, emergency, and specialty, with a strong background in management. She is leading the first VSC outside of Virginia.
Contact & hours
Address
9701 Washingtonian Blvd
Gaithersburg
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