Santa Monica · Serving greater Los Angeles
Cruciate ligament (ACL) and knee surgery at Sevilla Veterinary Hospital, Santa Monica.
Free
Surgical consultation
Flat
All-inclusive written quote
15+ yrs
Practicing in Los Angeles
15+ years practicing in Los Angeles
Training & credentials
Canine Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) — performed by Dr. Antonio Pedraza Reales at Sevilla Veterinary Hospital, Santa Monica. Clear pricing, careful pain management, and follow-up that is included.
How we work
The same care principles apply to every TPLO we perform in Santa Monica.
Pricing
One quote. Flat, all-inclusive, in writing.
After a free surgical consultation you receive one written price that covers the surgery, anesthesia, pain management, hospitalization, medications to go home, and the scheduled post-operative rechecks including the follow-up X-ray — no surprise add-ons.
Comfort
Multimodal pain control — epidural and long-acting local anesthesia (Nocita) for every TPLO.
Experience
15+ years of surgical practice in Los Angeles; an experienced nursing and surgical team.
Credentials
DVM · MVM · cert SAS · MRCVS
Postgraduate surgical training in Spain and the United Kingdom (ESPVS, BSAVA). 15+ years of surgical practice in Los Angeles.
Communication
Dr. Pedraza and the team explain the plan before surgery and follow up after it, and you go home with printed post-operative instructions.
Follow-up
Rechecks
Post-op X-ray and rechecks included
The Patient Journey
Every patient follows the same clear protocol — from first consultation to the final recheck.
Diagnosis
In-clinic lameness evaluation, sedated stifle palpation, and standardized radiographic views to quantify tibial plateau angle.
Pre-op Planning
Digital templating on calibrated radiographs; implant selection tailored to bone morphology and patient weight.
TPLO surgery
Curved osteotomy, with the bone rotated to level the tibial plateau and secured with a locking compression plate.
Recovery at home
Restricted activity, leash-only walks and gradual return to exercise over roughly two to three months, with X-ray and recheck visits included.
Santa Monica · Greater Los Angeles
Every TPLO is performed by Dr. Antonio Pedraza Reales at Sevilla Veterinary Hospital, 2116 Main Street, Santa Monica. We have one location. Families and referring veterinarians come to us from across the greater Los Angeles area — the Westside, the San Fernando Valley, the South Bay, downtown and beyond — and from further afield in Southern California when a dog needs cruciate surgery.
If you are searching for TPLO surgery "near me" in Los Angeles County, we are a short drive from the 10 and the 405. Surgical drop-off is Monday to Friday, 8:00–9:00 am.
Where surgery takes place
2116 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 310-3704Mon–Fri 8:00am–6:00pm · Closed Sat–Sun (phones answered on weekends)
Surgical drop-off Mon–Fri 8:00–9:00am
DirectionsCruciate ligament repair
Dr. Pedraza performs TPLO, TTA, CBLO and lateral suture repair at Sevilla Veterinary Hospital in Santa Monica. The technique is chosen for your dog — by weight, age, activity and what the X-rays show — and explained to you before you decide. Every option comes with the same flat, all-inclusive written quote.
Most common
The technique we perform most often for cruciate ligament rupture in medium, large and active dogs. The tibial plateau is leveled and stabilized with a bone plate so the knee no longer depends on the torn ligament.
Read about TPLOAlternative
An alternative osteotomy that advances the front of the tibia and fixes it with a titanium plate. Suitable for many medium and large dogs.
Read about TTAOption
A more recent leveling osteotomy that is an option for some dogs.
Ask at consultationSmaller dogs
A non-osteotomy technique that stabilizes the knee with a strong suture outside the joint. Usually reserved for smaller dogs; typically the least expensive option.
Read about lateral sutureUnderstanding the terms
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is the dog's equivalent of the human ACL, so "dog ACL surgery" and "cruciate ligament surgery" mean the same thing.
The stifle is the dog's knee, so "stifle surgery" and "dog knee surgery" refer to procedures on this joint. TPLO is the most common procedure Dr. Pedraza performs for cruciate ligament repair.
Lateral suture (extracapsular) repair is the non-osteotomy alternative, usually for smaller dogs. Read about lateral suture repair.
FAQ
Common questions from families and referring vets about TPLO surgery, cost, and recovery.
Rather than a price range, we give you one flat, all-inclusive written quote after a free surgical consultation. It covers the surgery, anesthesia, pain management, hospitalization, medications to go home, and the scheduled post-operative rechecks including the follow-up X-ray, so there are no hidden fees. The final figure depends on your dog's size and the findings on examination and X-rays.
For smaller dogs a lateral suture (extracapsular) repair can be appropriate and is usually less expensive than TPLO or TTA. Which technique is right depends on your dog's weight, activity and the state of the knee — we discuss the options candidly at the consultation.
We accept CareCredit. Many pet insurance policies cover cruciate ligament surgery, but coverage, waiting periods and bilateral-condition clauses vary by insurer and by policy — check your policy wording or call your insurer before booking. We provide the written quote and medical records you need for a claim.
Dr. Pedraza performs TPLO, TTA, CBLO and lateral suture repair. TPLO and CBLO are usually recommended for medium, large and very active dogs; TTA is an alternative osteotomy technique; lateral suture is generally reserved for smaller dogs. You may also read about MMP (Modified Maquet Procedure) online — ask us at the consultation which technique is appropriate for your dog.
The correct term is TPLO — Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy. 'TLPO' and 'TPO surgery' are common misspellings of the same procedure.
All surgery is performed at Sevilla Veterinary Hospital, 2116 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405 — our only location. We see dogs from across the greater Los Angeles area and Southern California.
No. Families can book directly, and we also work with referring veterinarians. If you already have X-rays or blood work, ask your veterinarian to send them to us before the visit — see Medical Records & X-rays on our Contact page.
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