Roman Savicky, DVM, DACVS-SA

WHO WE ARE

PEAK Veterinary Surgical Solutions is owned by Dr. Roman Savicky, a board certified veterinary surgeon (DACVS-SA). Doctor Savicky is committed to offering affordable, cutting-edge veterinary surgery to Arizona's veterinary community.

We work directly with the primary care veterinarian to offer advanced surgical care in the comfort and convenience of their hospital. We offer our services to veterinarians in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area.

EDUCATION

Dr. Roman Savicky was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from Arizona State University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness with a minor in Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

After graduation, Dr. Savicky was accepted into Veterinary School at Colorado State University, graduating with a DVM degree in 2007. This four-year program confirmed his desire to become a veterinary surgeon. After graduating, he accepted a one-year small animal rotating internship at Michigan Veterinary Specialists.

Following completion of his internship, Dr. Savicky completed a second one-year, more specialized internship in small animal surgery at the prestigious Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, TX. After completion of his surgical internship, Dr. Savicky accepted a three-year small animal surgical residency at VCA All-Care Animal Referral Center (now VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital) in southern California. During his residency, Dr. Savicky was exposed to a high volume of state-of-the-art orthopedic, soft tissue, and neurologic surgical procedures.

After completion of his residency, Dr. Savicky passed the rigorous American College of Veterinary Surgery Boards testing to become a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS-SA).

ADVANCED TRAINING

For over a decade & a half, Dr. Savicky has dedicated himself to learning, practicing, and teaching advanced veterinary surgical procedures. He has mentored numerous interns, specialty interns and residents, and helped guide them to achieve their desired goals. Dr. Savicky has continued to master his profession with advanced training specifically in orthopedic surgery, stem cell therapy, platelet rich plasma (PRP) therapy, tracheal stenting, subcutaneous ureteral bypass surgery (SUB), plastic/reconstructive surgery, minimally invasive surgery (arthroscopy, thoracoscopy, and laparoscopy), and total hip replacement.

PUBLICATIONS

• Accuracy of external measurements of 3-dimensional (3D) printed biomodels of the canine radius used in an in-hospital setting.
• Outcome following removal of TPLO implants with surgical site infection.
• Advances in Veterinary Medicine: Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
• Advances in Veterinary Medicine: Portosystemic Shunts, Diagnosis and Medical Management Prior to Surgical Referral
• Risk factors for excessive tibial plateau angle in large-breed dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease.
• Comparison of surgical treatment options for cranial cruciate ligament disease in large-breed dogs with excessive tibial plateau angle.
• Use of a rectus abdominis muscle flap to repair urinary bladder and urethral defects in a dog.

PERSONAL

When not at work, Dr. Savicky enjoys time with his wife, as well as his Pugs, Henry and Lucy. Dr. Savicky also has a passion for travel, sports, and scuba diving.