Service Options
In Clinic Surgery:
Clients can contact Bishop Veterinary Hospital or Mountain View Animal hospital directly. Your pet's health consultation and surgical procedures can be scheduled directly with Dr Joel Figueroa.
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Client Direct Consultations:
Telemedicine consultation appointments with pet owners are available to discuss case specifics and surgical planning and treatment options. If deemed necessary, surgery may be arranged at your local veterinary hospital.
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For Veterinary Professionals:
For emergency and general cases you see at your clinic, I offer direct case consultations. We will discuss surgical plan options and procedure scheduling at your hospital versus referral to out of area specialty hospitals. Extremely complex cases may still need referral.
Our Services
Orthopedic Surgery
Common Orthopedic Surgeries
I offer orthopedic surgeries to treat joint disease such as Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease. Specific CCL surgeries include:
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Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO)
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Cranial closing wedge osteotomy (CCWO)
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Tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA)
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Standard lateral suture with crimps
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Tightrope lateral suture
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We can discuss hip diseases such as hip luxation/dysplasia and procedures as FHO, toggle pin, or total hip replacement (referral procedure).
In catastrophic cases I perform frontlimb and hindlimb amputations where needed.
I utilize Spryng intraarticular injections for OA. Furthermore, I am working to bring arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery to the area.
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Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures
Soft Tissue Surgical Expertise
I perform a range of soft tissue surgical procedures to address various medical conditions. My goal is to educate pet owners and ensure excellent surgical outcomes while addressing the specific needs of your pet and ensuring a speedy recovery.
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General Soft Tissue Surgery
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Routine open spay and neuter
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Tumor and mass removal
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Gastrointestinal surgery (foreign body removal, GDV correction, open gastropexy)
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Wound repair and laceration management
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Enucleation
Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery
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BOAS surgery such as Soft Palate Resection and Stenotic Nares Surgery (Rhinoplasty) - Improves airflow in patients with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome.
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Skin Fold Reduction
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Eyelift – Corrects eyelid abnormalities such as entropion or ectropion
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Revision surgeries where possible.
Fracture Repair and Trauma Surgery
Internal Fracture Fixation and Trauma Reconstruction
Accidents happen and unfortunately bones break or joints are damaged. I provide consultations on trauma cases and fracture repair.
I employ internal fixation methods including bone plates and interlocking nails where appropriate in combination with other common internal fixation methods (screws, wires, IM pins).
I have been working to bring tendon and ligament repair to traumatic cases where these structures have been compromised.
I utilize high quality titanium implants for all internal fracture fixation cases from a reputable veterinary surgical implant company.
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My ultimate goal is to appropriately advise and perform fracture fixation repairs to ensure a great outcome and avoid amputations if possible.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Laproscopic Procedures
Minimally invasive procedures utilize Laproscopic technology for procedures such as spay (ovariectomy) prophylactic gastropexy, cryptorchid neuter, biopsy (intestinal, liver), and exploratory abdominal procedures. They can include removal of the spleen/gallbladder, cystotomy, cystoscopy, etc.
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While more expensive, minimally invasive techniques result in less time under anesthesia, decreased blood loss, quicker recovery time, and a lot less pain for your pet.
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Get in touch via email to discuss your pet's minimally invasive surgical needs and to schedule a consultation for surgery as these procedures have specific equipment requirements.
Surgery Services based out of Bishop California.
Local Presence Based out of Bishop California
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Local Surgeon Available
At Your Regular Clinic
Flexible Scheduling
To Optimize Support and Recovery Based on Your Schedule
Advanced Surgery and Affordable Services
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Othopedics
Soft Tissue Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Case Consultations
Based in Bishop, California I collaborate closely with Bishop Veterinary Hospital and Mountain View Animal Hospital. This ensures flexible local scheduling and allows for lower surgical costs than referral hospitals. I also work with local animal shelters in Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties and offer high quality high volume spay and neuter (HQHVSN) services.
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I am happy to consider collaborations with clinics, shelters, and non-profit groups throughout California.
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Get in touch via email or by filling out the contact form to discuss your pet's surgical needs and to schedule a consultation.
About GREY GHOST VETERINARY SERVICES
Grey Ghost Veterinary Services was started by me, Dr. Joel Figueroa, in an effort to provide advanced orthopedic procedures in Bishop California and has expanded from there. Grey Ghost Veterinary Services is dedicated to providing exceptional surgical and medical consultation services for pets. I will help you make honest decisions about your pet family members' health and needs. With a focus on trauma, advanced orthopedic procedures and soft tissue surgery, I aim to offer affordable and high-quality care to pet owners while continuously developing surgical expertise, all while remaining close to home in the Eastern Sierra.
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I have been practicing as a general practitioner at Bishop Veterinary Hospital since graduating from UC Davis Veterinary School in 2017. I have always maintained strong interests in mechanisms of disease and anatomic pathology and I naturally gravitated towards advanced surgical procedures. I have sought out specialty training and mentorship by attending teaching seminars and labs, in order to develop expertise in orthopedics, soft tissue, and minimally invasive surgery, as well as general medicine. I am committed to expert surgical technique in advanced procedures. I have developed a network for both professional training and consultation in order to best advise pet owners in decisions regarding pet health care. I only take cases where we as a team are comfortable together or I will help you find the best option for your pet.
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My wife and I live in Bishop, Ca. with our family of two Weimaraners (the real "Grey Ghosts") Stanley and Lennard, and our tortoise, Guinevere. We are committed to helping the local Bishop and surrounding communities receive the high quality health care that all family members deserve. In my free time, I enjoy the trails by foot and on mountain bikes with my family and long distance running.
"All things are difficult before they become easy"
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