Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon

Matthew Morgan, DVM, DACVS-SA

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (Small Animal)  ·  Chief of Surgery, VERG Brooklyn  ·  New York City

Matthew Morgan, DVM, DACVS-SA — Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon
DACVS-SA

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons
Small Animal Surgery

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Board Certification

DACVS-SA — Diplomate, ACVS

Dr. Morgan is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS-SA) — the board certification in veterinary surgery. To earn this credential, a veterinarian must complete an ACVS-accredited surgical residency, demonstrate surgical competency over thousands of cases, pass a comprehensive written and oral board examination, and publish peer-reviewed research. Fewer than a thousand veterinarians in the United States hold the DACVS designation.

He practices at VERG Brooklyn, where he serves as Chief of Surgery. His surgical interests include orthopedic surgery, minimally invasive surgery, neurologic and spinal surgery, thoracic surgery, soft tissue oncology, and complex abdominal surgery.

Education & Training

Academic and Clinical Background

Bachelor of Science · Animal Science
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine
Clinical year completed at Cornell University · Pfizer Excellence in Small Animal Surgery Award · Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society
Rotating Internship
Long Island Veterinary Specialists
Small animal medicine and surgery
Surgical Specialty Internship
Long Island Veterinary Specialists
Advanced small animal surgical training
Research Fellowship
Hospital for Special Surgery — New York City
Regenerative medicine and translational orthopedics research
Surgical Residency (3 years)
Affiliated Veterinary Specialists — Orlando, FL
ACVS-accredited residency in small animal surgery · Assistant surgery laboratory instructor, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Board Certification
American College of Veterinary Surgeons — DACVS-SA
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Small Animal Surgery
Current
VERG Brooklyn — Chief of Surgery
Emergency and specialty referral hospital · 196 4th Ave, Brooklyn, New York
Credentials & Honors
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS-SA)
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine — St. George's University School of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science — Cornell University
Pfizer Excellence in Small Animal Surgery Award
Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society
Research Fellowship — Hospital for Special Surgery, New York City (regenerative medicine and orthopedics)
Assistant Surgery Laboratory Instructor — University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
National and international lecturer in orthopedic surgery, surgical decision-making, and minimally invasive surgery

Clinical Interests

Orthopedic surgery
Cranial cruciate ligament disease (TPLO)
Fracture repair and reconstruction
Arthroscopy and laparoscopy
Neurologic and spinal surgery
Soft tissue and oncologic surgery
Thoracic and airway surgery
Emergency and trauma surgery
Research

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications

Comparison of TPLO tibial tuberosity fractures with and without an in situ rotational pin.
Morgan MJ, Frazho JK.  BMC Research Notes 11, 368 (2018). doi:10.1186/s13104-018-3475-3
Evaluation of tumor volume reduction of nasal carcinomas versus sarcomas in dogs treated with definitive fractionated megavoltage radiation: 15 cases (2010–2016).
Morgan MJ, Lurie DM, Villamil AJ.  BMC Research Notes 11, 70 (2018). doi:10.1186/s13104-018-3183-z
Discrepancy between true distance of tibial tuberosity advancement and cage size: An ex vivo study.
Jin DW, Peck JN, Tano CA, Morgan MJ.  Veterinary Surgery 2019;48(2):186–191.
A novel motor-sparing locoregional nerve block technique for stifle surgery in dogs.
Gingold BM, Milloway MC, Morgan MJ.  Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia 2020;47(5):731–732.
Surgical Practice

In the Operating Room

Dr. Morgan performs a broad range of procedures across orthopedic, soft tissue, neurologic, thoracic, and minimally invasive surgery. He uses arthroscopy and laparoscopy as standard diagnostic and therapeutic tools.

Arthroscopy in the operating room
Orthopedic surgery
Laparoscopic surgery
Fluoroscopy C-arm in use at VERG Brooklyn
Equipment
Intraoperative fluoroscopy — C-arm at VERG Brooklyn
Dog resting in post-operative recovery
Patient Care
Post-operative recovery care
Surgery at VERG Brooklyn
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Arthroscopy, Laparoscopy, and Thoracoscopy

Dr. Morgan performs minimally invasive surgery across multiple body systems. Arthroscopy allows diagnosis and treatment of joint pathology with smaller incisions and better visualization than open techniques. Laparoscopy is used for abdominal procedures including prophylactic gastropexy, liver biopsy, cryptorchidectomy, and adrenalectomy. Thoracoscopy allows thoracic procedures with reduced chest wall morbidity.

These techniques are chosen when they offer a clinical benefit for the individual patient — not as a default. For some conditions, open surgery remains the more appropriate approach.

VERG Brooklyn surgical team with a patient in a recovery jacket
VERG Brooklyn
Surgical outcomes depend on the entire team — technicians, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff.
United States Army Reserve

Veterinary Corps Service

Dr. Morgan holds a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve Veterinary Corps at the rank of Major. He deployed to the Middle East in support of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), where he provided surgical care and specialty consultation for military working dogs and partner-force animals in operational environments. He served as a regional clinical advisor for military working dog surgery during deployment.

Dr. Morgan performing surgery with the U.S. flag — deployed military veterinary facility, Qatar
Operating room — Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar
Dr. Morgan with Army Veterinary Corps team, Qatar
Veterinary Medicine Team — AUAB, Qatar
Dr. Morgan with a military working dog (German Shepherd)
MWD evaluation
Dr. Morgan examining a Belgian Malinois military working dog
Belgian Malinois — MWD examination
Dr. Morgan with a Siberian Husky during deployment
Partner-force animal care — deployment

Meritorious Service Medal

Awarded in recognition of Dr. Morgan's service as a regional clinical advisor for military working dog surgery during his CENTCOM deployment.

Personal

Outside the Hospital

Dr. Morgan's career has never been confined to a single path.

Pilot

Single-engine and glider-rated pilot

Scuba Diver

Certified scuba diver

Volunteer Firefighter & EMT

Village of Quogue Volunteer Fire Department

Doug

Lives with his wife and their rescue mallard duck, Doug.

Doug the rescue mallard duck on Dr. Morgan's shoulder

Doug the Rescue Mallard

Doug arrived as a rescued duckling and has remained part of the Morgan household. He is, by most accounts, better adjusted to domestic life than most ducks have a right to be. He does not require surgery.

Referrals & Consultations

Schedule a Surgical Consultation

Consultations are available at VERG Brooklyn. Referrals are welcomed from primary care veterinarians across New York City and the surrounding area.

Referral Information (718) 522-9400