Need recommendation for ACL surgeon in IL

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Need recommendation for ACL surgeon in IL

Post by tp5056 » Mon Jan 09, 2012 11:39 pm

So my vet determined that my 5yr old EP has a ligament injury and said she will most likely require surgery.

The only problem is that he is not board certified and I really want to make sure to get this done right since this is a serious choice I am making.

Any recommendations on a experienced surgeon in Illinois would be greatly appreciated! (I don't mind travelling around either)

Thanks!

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Re: Need recommendation for ACL surgeon in IL

Post by jlp8cornell » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:22 am

I would join the "orthodogs" group on yahoo. I am sure someone there could answer your question...

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Re: Need recommendation for ACL surgeon in IL

Post by postoakshorthairs » Tue Jan 10, 2012 8:25 am

I have no experience with this but I know my vet sends most specialty issues to the University of Illinois Vetrinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana. I found this contact on their website: Small animal :: 217.333.5300

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Re: Need recommendation for ACL surgeon in IL

Post by ezzy333 » Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:31 am

There is a vet hospital in Aurora that is great. They have a couple of surgeons on their staff that do great work.

Ezzy
http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=144
http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=207

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Re: Need recommendation for ACL surgeon in IL

Post by dog dr » Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:55 am

where in IL are you??

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Post by tp5056 » Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:07 pm

ezzy333 wrote:There is a vet hospital in Aurora that is great. They have a couple of surgeons on their staff that do great work.

Ezzy
Can you let me know their contact info? Aurora is only 30 minutes away from me.

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Post by tp5056 » Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:07 pm

dog dr wrote:where in IL are you??
Joliet area.

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Post by ezzy333 » Tue Jan 10, 2012 12:49 pm

Dr Abel in Aurora
http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=144
http://www.perfectpedigrees.com/4genview.php?id=207

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Re: Need recommendation for ACL surgeon in IL

Post by dog dr » Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:46 pm

tp5056 wrote:
dog dr wrote:where in IL are you??
Joliet area.
i know of some good docs in springfield and jerseyville, but both would be a good drive for you.

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