Dr Michael Hamilton

EBVS® European & RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Founder & Clinical Director, Consultant Orthopaedic & Spinal Surgeon

Michael graduated from The University of Edinburgh in 1998 and following a period in general veterinary practice, in 2002 he embarked upon his specialist surgical training at The University of Cambridge. After completing his Residency, Michael became a European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery in 2007 and he is also an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics). He joined Fitzpatrick Referrals as a Senior orthopaedic and spinal surgeon in 2008 where he worked for five years before leaving to set up his own surgical referral service.

Michael has extensive experience in complex surgical procedures including; joint replacements, spinal surgery and advanced tumour resections. He has a particular interest in cruciate ligament injury, elbow dysplasia and spinal surgery and has lectured nationally and internationally on these and many other topics. He is also an accomplished soft tissue surgeon with an interest in oncologic and upper airway surgery.