Veterinary Orthopedic Surgery Singapore
Orthopaedic & Neurologic Surgery & Conditions We Treat
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Fracture Repairs (All Types) - Pin stabilisation, Plate and screws, Plate and Intramedullary pin stabilisation, ESF (External Skeletal Fixator) stabilisation
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Arthroscopy (keyhole) - Elbow arthroscopy, Stifle arthroscopy, Shoulder arthroscopy
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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease – Stifle arthroscopy (for diagnosis and meniscal injury treatment) and TPLO (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy), CWO (Closing Wedge Osteotomy), Extracapsular repair (Tightrope)
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Hip Luxation – FHNE (Femoral Head and Neck Excision), Hip Toggle
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Hip dysplasia - JPS (Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis), FHNE
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Medial Patellar Luxation - Block recession trochleoplasty, Tibial tuberosity transposition, Distal femoral osteotomy​
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Elbow Dysplasia - Elbow arthroscopy, medial coronoid disease / fragmented medial coronoid process, ununited anconeal process, OCD (osteochondritis dessicans) debridement, SynACART (joint resurfacing), elbow incongruenceShoulder
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Dislocation/Instability - Shoulder arthroscopy, Medial glenohumeral reconstruction, OCD debridement, SynACART
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Angular Limb Deformity - Surgical realignment and stabilisation
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Arthrodesis (Fusion of joint) - Management of degenerative joint disease / osteoarthritis, Pancarpal arthrodesis, Pantarsal arthrodesis, Partial tarsal arthrodesisLigament injuries - Primary reconstruction of ligament +/- augmentation with prosthesis
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Amputation - Tumour removal
Expert Surgical Care, Peace of Mind
Specialist care you can trust, with a dedicated team and seamless support.
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Rest assured that your pet is in expert hands, with care provided by a board-certified specialist surgeon and registered Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists.
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A dedicated, compassionate team at a vet-owned and led hospital—no corporate influence or fly in fly out staff.
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A streamlined referral process designed to minimize stress for referring vets, pet owners, and patients.
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Transform patient outcomes with evidence based medicine & tailored surgical solutions
Dr Derniese Goh
BSc, DVM, MANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery), FANZCVS (Small Animal Surgery)
Board Certified Specialist Small Animal Surgeon
Head of Surgery Department
Singapore Veterinary Association, Executive Committee
Dr Derniese Goh is an Australian Board-Certified Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, holding Fellowship qualification with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS). Her clinical interests include minimally invasive surgery, orthopaedics, neurologic and soft tissue procedures.
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Dr Goh completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Master’s degree at the University of Melbourne. Singaporean born and bred, her early academic foundations were laid at Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Girls’ High School through the Integrated Program. With years of experience in multidisciplinary referral hospitals across Australia, Dr Goh is now back in Singapore, ready to serve and contribute to the local community.​​
​​Dedicated to clinical excellence and the advancement of the veterinary profession, Dr Goh was part of the Surgery Chapter Committee of the ANZCVS in Australia, and currently sits on the Executive Committee of the Singapore Veterinary Association.​
She strives to provide the best possible care for each pet, by building strong relationships with both pet owners and referring veterinarians. Pet owners can trust that she will be there for them throughout the entire process, offering reliable support and clear communication. She believes in giving excellent aftercare and ensures follow-up to make sure pets are doing well.
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At home, Dr Goh is a devoted pet parent to two dogs—a Border Collie and a Japanese Spitz—and two cats, a Domestic Shorthair and a Ragdoll—all of whom accompanied her from Australia. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors through cycling, running, swimming, and hiking.
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PUBLICATIONS
D GOH, A House, AP Moores, A Renwick, C Franklin, E Kulendra, S Polak, J Pink, M Triglia, J Neville-Towle, M Hamilton, D Sajik, C Pfeiffer
Surgical management of superficial digital flexor tendon luxation in dogs: 48 cases (2005-2020), Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2021
D GOH, A House
Presumed septic sacroiliitis in a puppy with unilateral hind limb lameness and sciatic nerve neuropathy, Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2021
A Beer, T Hernon, Z Halfacree, R Mullins, A Moores, B de la Puerta, J Timmermans, C Shales, D GOH, E Best, P Bristow
Complications associated with and outcome of surgical intervention for treatment of oesophageal foreign bodies in dogs, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 2022
E Kulendra, A Beer, G Hockley, D GOH, P Lafuente, K Perry
Outcome of Supraglenoid Tubercle Fractures in 12 Dogs, Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 2021
C Howes, J Sumner, K Ahlstrand, R Hardie, D Anderson, S Woods, D GOH, B de la Puerta, H Brissot, S Das, M Nolff, L Liehmann, G Chanoit
Long-term clinical outcomes following surgery for spontaneous pneumothorax caused by pulmonary blebs and bullae in dogs - a multicentre (AVSTS Research Cooperative) retrospective study, Journal of Small Animal Practice, 2020