Surgery

A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. Mauricio Dujowich grew up in San Diego and attended veterinary school at the University of California, Davis. After graduating in 2004 he completed a rotating internship with us, here at the VSH. He then accepted a one year position as a surgical intern at Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in Denver, CO. Following his second internship Dr. Dujowich began his surgical residency at Iowa State University. During his residency, Dr. Dujowich pioneered a new technique for prevention of gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs by use of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Dujowich has been extensively trained in orthopedic, soft tissue, and neurological surgery. His particular interests include minimally invasive surgery, oncologic surgery, thoracic surgery, fracture repair, and cruciate disease. He is trained in both the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) and Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA). Dr. Dujowich has authored papers in surgical techniques of gastric dilatation volvulus, thoracic wall reconstructive surgery, and more recently a book chapter in mandibular and maxillary fractures.

While pursuing his career goals, Dr. Dujowich’s strong interests in improving veterinary education led to the founding of VetPrep.com, the veterinary field’s leading online veterinary board examination preparation resource for veterinary students. Dr. Dujowich is proud of helping over 12,000 veterinarians (and counting) pass their licensing examination. In addition, Dr. Dujowich has published peer-reviewed articles in several species including horses and California condors. Dr. Dujowich’s broad interests also resulted in his serving as surgeon for the Iowa State University Wildlife Care Center as well as a visiting surgeon for the Blank Park Zoo in Iowa.

Dr. Dujowich’s passion for veterinary medicine has led to multiple awards and recognitions such as the California Veterinary Medical Association’s award for Practice Excellence, Favorite Clinician at Iowa State University, and the VetPrep Lifetime Achievement Award.  An avid outdoorsman, during his free time you will likely find him surfing, skiing, hiking, running, or biking.

Dr. Seth Ganz obtained his doctorate of veterinary medicine from Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts, in 2005.In 2005-2006, he completed an internship in general medicine and surgery here at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital. He stayed with VSH for an additional year, completing a surgery internship. Dr. Ganz then went on to complete a 3-year small animal surgical residency at Fox Valley Animal Referral Center in Appleton, WI and became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2011.

Dr. Ganz has special interests in all aspects of orthopedic surgery including treatment of cranial cruciate ligament disease and joint replacement. Interests in soft tissue surgery include oncologic, abdominal, and reconstructive surgery. He also has training in neurosurgery. Dr. Ganz's research interests have included lower respiratory tract trauma, urinary tract disease, and complications of total hip arthroplasty. Dr. Ganz is passionate about small animal surgery and is rewarded by the opportunity to benefit the lives of his patients and their human companions.

In his free time, he enjoys surfing, running, hiking, crocheting, working on his VW van, and spending time with his wife Sara and their dog Winter.

A Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. Fred Pike has undergone broad training leading to clinical interests in both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. His special interests include trauma surgery and surgery of critically-ill patients. His soft tissue interests include reconstructive surgery and surgical management of diseases of the extrahepatic biliary system. Dr. Pike is trained in both the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) and the Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) for the surgical management of cruciate disease. He has an avid interest in arthroscopy, total hip replacement and diseases of the immature skeleton. He is a member of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society (VOS) and the Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery (SVSTS).

Dr. Pike is a graduate of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada (1996). Following completion of his DVM degree, Dr. Pike was an associate in a small animal practice in Portland, Oregon. Following two years of general practice, Dr. Pike completed internships in medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Medical and Surgical Group, Ventura, California (1999) and anesthesia and critical care at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, Massachusetts (2000). Dr. Pike completed his residency in small animal surgery at the combined Tufts University/Angell Memorial Animal Hospital program in Boston, Massachusetts (2003) and became board-certified in 2004.