Dr Nicholas, a dedicated pet orthopaedic surgeon, brings with him over 15 years of experience in helping dogs and cats overcome pain and injuries. He founded Advanced Vetcare to provide quality care and modern treatment methods for all furry patients.
- Graduated from the University of Queensland in 2008.
- Trained under Dr Rod Straw, a renowned veterinary oncology specialist from Australia
- Gained oncology experience at Australia’s only veterinary centre equipped with a Megavoltage Linear Accelerator for cancer radiation therapy.
- Awarded Memberships in the Surgery Chapter of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS).
Dr Nicholas has honed his skills in these areas of interest:
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Spinal surgery
- Soft tissue surgery
- Reconstructive surgery
- Oncology
- Total Hip Replacement Surgery
An active contributor to the veterinary community, Dr Nicholas has presented at numerous scientific meetings and promotes continuing education. He also served as Vice President of the Singapore Veterinary Association in 2017 and chaired the local host committee for the 2018 World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress.
Consult Dr Nicholas TodayAt Advanced VetCare, our skilled team offers wide range of surgeries for common orthopaedic conditions in pets.
- Treat hip dysplasia
- Fully restores the range of motion and mobility
- Treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture
- Stabilizes the joint and allows for a full return to activity
- Treat traumatic and chronic conditions of the hip
- Removes the femoral head to eliminate pain
Hip dysplasia is a common skeletal condition where the protective cartilage around the hip joint erodes, leading to abnormal friction between the bones. This friction causes inflammation, resulting in pain, uneven walking, and poor support of body weight.
Common symptoms include an uneven gait or weakness in the rear legs. It is a common conditions for certain breeds, such as Golden Retrievers, Labradors, German Shepherds, Shiba Inus, and Poodle.
Dr Nicholas Woo is an experienced veterinary surgeon with expertise in total hip replacement for dogs.
Total Hip Replacement is a surgery where the damaged parts of a pet’s hip joint are removed and replaced with artificial parts to help them move better and feel less pain. This is the only treatment that fully restores the range of motion and mobility while preventing hip dysplasia from recurring. This is a complex surgery that require to undergo special training.
Restores Mobility
Long-term Pain Relief
Prevent Recurrence
Improves Quality of Life
We believe every pet deserves trusted and high-quality medical care.
Some of the services we provide include:
- PennHIP (Hip Dysplasia Screening)
- Ultrasound & CT Scan
- Laparoscopic / Keyhole Surgery
- Spinal Surgery
- Cancer Treatment
- 24/7 Vet Emergency & Critical Care
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