Board-certified veterinary surgeon. Orthopedic, soft tissue, neurologic, thoracic, minimally invasive, and emergency surgery for dogs and cats.
Dr. Morgan will walk you through what your pet's diagnosis means, what surgery involves, what the alternatives are, and what to expect afterward. Informed decision-making starts with a clear conversation.
Dr. Morgan accepts referrals across orthopedic, soft tissue, neurologic, thoracic, minimally invasive, and emergency surgical specialties. Detailed discharge summaries and direct communication with your team are standard.
Dr. Morgan manages a broad range of surgical conditions in dogs and cats, including complex referral cases and urgent surgical emergencies.
TPLO, patellar luxation, fracture repair, arthroscopy, elbow disease, and complex joint reconstruction.
View proceduresHemilaminectomy for IVDD, ventral slot, spinal fracture stabilization, and compressive lesions.
View proceduresGastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary, splenectomy, mass removal, and complex abdominal surgery.
View proceduresLung lobectomy, chylothorax, laryngeal paralysis, BOAS, pericardial procedures, and thoracic trauma.
View proceduresArthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy — applied where they reduce surgical trauma and improve recovery.
View proceduresPenetrating trauma, abdominal and thoracic emergencies, gastrointestinal obstruction, and urgent fracture repair.
View proceduresRepresentative cases illustrating surgical planning, technique, and outcome. Published with educational intent and without identifying patient information.
MRI evaluation demonstrating disc extrusion at T13–L1 with spinal cord compression. Surgical decision-making for hemilaminectomy and decompression.
Color 3D CT reconstruction demonstrating the extent and vascular relationships of a thoracic mass prior to surgical planning for lung lobectomy.
Before-and-after radiographs demonstrating internal fixation of a comminuted femoral shaft fracture with plate and intramedullary rod.
Dr. Morgan is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons — Small Animal Surgery (DACVS-SA), the board certification in veterinary surgery. He earned his BS in Animal Science from Cornell University, his DVM from St. George's University with clinical training at Cornell, and completed a three-year ACVS-accredited surgical residency at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Orlando, Florida.
Prior to residency, he held a research fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, focused on regenerative medicine and translational orthopedics. He currently serves as Chief of Surgery at VERG Brooklyn, lectures nationally and internationally on surgical technique and decision-making, and holds a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve Veterinary Corps.
Advanced imaging — including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and digital orthopedic planning — is incorporated into cases where it meaningfully improves diagnosis, informs surgical approach, or changes case management. Not every surgical patient requires advanced imaging, but when it is indicated, it is available at VERG Brooklyn.
CT is particularly useful for complex fractures, thoracic and nasal tumors, spinal pathology, elbow disease, and surgical planning for joint surgery. MRI provides soft tissue resolution that is difficult to match with other modalities, and is central to neurologic case evaluation. Fluoroscopy supports intraoperative implant positioning and fracture reduction.
Dr. Morgan has published peer-reviewed research in veterinary surgery journals and presents at national and international continuing education meetings on orthopedic and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Morgan holds an officer's commission in the U.S. Army Reserve Veterinary Corps. He has deployed to the CENTCOM area of operations, where he provided surgical and veterinary care for military working dogs and partner-force animals.
His military service has been recognized with the Meritorious Service Medal.
Read MoreConsultations are available by referral from your primary care veterinarian or by direct inquiry. For urgent cases, please call VERG Brooklyn directly.
For Pet Owners: Surgical consultations are typically initiated by referral from your primary care veterinarian. If your veterinarian has recommended a surgical specialist, please ask them to contact VERG Brooklyn to arrange a consultation.
This form is for professional referral inquiries. For urgent or emergency cases, please call (718) 522-9400 directly.