Animal Surgical Clinic of the Rockies Lakewood, Colorado

Dr Belandria literally saved my sheltie. After she was attacked by another dog, his surgery on her broken leg and aftercare of that and all her wounds was the best. He made us feel like we were his only patients and he loved my little dog like she was his own. I just wish I could have him for all my veterinarian needs.

Easily one of the most in depth, caring, and professional vets I've been in contact with.

Very caring, kind, and compassionate in a time of sorrow!! Thank you very much for everything you did!!

Dr. Belandria is amazing. My American bulldog needed her first knee surgery(TPLO) about 2 years ago. I was referred to him from a friend saying he is the best and super friendly. Polly is quite aggressive at the vet and over 100lbs(now 95!). Dr. B was the only person that made the effort to gain her trust. I was amazed at how quickly she trusted him and from there it was easy. Her first surgery went great and she healed perfectly. Her recent 2nd TPLO(other knee) went flawlessly as well. She is still recovering but getting better and better everyday. I would strongly recommend using Dr B. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Dr. Belandria did not end up treating my dog, but I left a message on a Sunday looking for a second opinion before pursuing TPLO surgery for my dog and he called me back a few hours later and talked to me for at least 20 minutes before suggesting we make an appointment. He was very helpful and gave me a good sense of the different factors to consider with the surgery. It ended up not working out timing-wise but he was also honest with me and said he wasn't sure a second opinion is necessary. I appreciated the honesty and straightforwardness and would certainly consider going to Dr. Belandria in the future. He was very personable, explained things well and followed up personally via text message.

This surgical clinic is A+ and did a phenomenal job saving our little Luna’s life when an obscure, urgent surgery was needed. After being turned away from the VRCC and Aurora Animal Hospital, due to this necessary surgery being too complicated for their surgeons, Dr. B was an incredibly talented hero. He explained everything thoroughly and cared so much about being thoughtful, gentle and providing a favorable outcome. Pricing was fair and med techs were top notch. Thank you for being our heroes in dire straits. We are so grateful.

Dr. Belandria is absolutely amazing!! He saved my cat George's life. He had a freak accident and broke his leg and another animal hospital gave me two choices; amputate or put him down because his break could not be repaired surgically. He is only 2 1/2! But Dr. Belandria looked at his x-ray and said he could fix it and he did! Georgie is doing amazing and you can't even tell he had surgery. We love Dr. B. And his staff, they were amazing. We will always be grateful to him for saving Georgie's life! Heather G., Centennial, CO

Dr. Belandria performed a flawless surgery on short notice with the utmost care and attention. Our little one had punctured a salivary gland leading to a golf ball-sized bulge. Unable to eat or drink she was in urgent need of a complicated surgery that many vets aren't qualified to perform. Dr. Belandria quickly fit us into his schedule, clearly explained the surgical process and post-op treatment, and within 24 hours our pup was as good as new. Highly recommend Dr. B!!!

Dr. Belandria and his team are fabulous. I took my little boy Play Dough to see him after a shoulder injury that left my pup lame - through a referral from a member of our rescue network. The amount of time he spent with us and the way he patiently explains exactly what he is doing, what he is looking for, and what every finding might mean - is truly rare. This is who you want to look after your fur-baby when your baby breaks something Dr. Belandria has a bedside manner - with pups and with you - that I've never seen before. Our visit did not result in surgery - Doc B's evaluation and imaging eliminated the things that veterinary science can actually fix. He spent several hours with us and explained in detail how to care for my pup and give the boy the support to let the soft-tissue injury heal as well as it can. Dr. Belandria followed up several times in the days following our visit (to make sure Play Dough recovered completely from sedation), and then several times over the next month to check in on how PD was healing. This is who I and our rescue will use going forward - I highly recommend you give him a try.

Dr. Belandria is like family. Our dog has needed multiple surgeries and he has been there for us every step of the way. He has quoted us lower prices than other surgeons in the area and has a very realistic approach with his clients. I can’t recommend him enough.

It’s special when you get to meet someone who is as passionate and exceptional as Dr. Belandria. For 2 years no one could tell me what was wrong with Lucy, and I was so frustrated and disheartened to watch her limping with no explanations or solutions. Dr. Belandria knew what was wrong within the first meeting, and showed with models and photos what Lucy was experiencing with her hip. He explained the surgical options, including one not within his own practice, and we made our plan for him to do an FHO procedure. I wanted to go through Dr. B because I trusted him and knew he would do what was right for Lucy. We are about 3 weeks post-op and Lucy is healing wonderfully. Dr. B has been texting regularly to check up on her, and we just had our follow-up appointment with him. What I appreciate the most is how thoroughly he explains everything, from the procedure to the recovery and what we must do for her physical therapy. He explains with hands-on demonstration, then explains again in different or more clear ways, then answers any questions and will explain again if you need more clarification. He is not bothered with too many questions, and will never rush you out the door. I can’t recommend him enough. Thank you, Dr. B!

Dr. Belandria is a good surgeon and the animals are his top priority. He handles the animals very well and is happy to be doing his work at a reasonable price.

Dr. Belandria removed a very large, extremely fast-growing mammary tumor from my Siberian husky, Miracle. Not only this, the tumor was located very high on the groin, in a challenging spot, with not much skin for closure. I was a mess with worry, thinking this was the end for my beloved dog. Dr. Belandria exhibited great compassion and expertise, and it was evident the success of the surgery mattered as much to him as it did to me. Miracle lived at least another 5 happy, healthy years after the cancer removal, to the ripe age of 15. Thank You, Dr. Belandria for saving my dog's life! We are forever grateful. You are our Hero!

Dr. Belandria did an amazing job repairing my dog’s angular limb deformity. She could barely walk on her front leg because of the deformity, but after multiple surgeries, she is running, jumping, and playing like all the other dogs! I have no doubt we got the best care available at the best price. Dr. Belandria showed outstanding care and compassion when working with her, and was available whenever we had questions/concerns about the recovery. I would recommend this clinic to anyone in need of canine orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Belandria was the best! he took such good care of my dog after she fractured her wrist. He was professional and so loving to Kaia! i would recommend 10/10 to use this clinic.

There very helpful generous and kind they were comforting for me when my dog passed on

On Christmas day our 11 and a half year old, totally indoor cat, Cosmo, was diagnosed at an urgent care facility with a torn Achilles tendon. After waiting in our car for 5 hours, due to the pandemic we weren't allowed to go in, we were …

Our beagle had been limping for quite a while & our vet referred us to take us to an orthopedic surgeon. We got Dr. Belandria’s name and number and called him for advice. He was very happy to explain what was going on with our dog and how a TPLO surgery would be the best thing for him. He scheduled us for surgery a couple days later & took care of our little one so well. His instructions gave us all the information we needed & our pup healed just as expected. It’s been a real blessing to see our older dog act like a puppy again since having his surgery! Thank you, Dr. B!

Came to this vet by a recommendation. Handed over our our at about 10 AM. Was told to pick him up at 5 PM but that they’d probably be done earlier and they’d call. They didn’t call. Showed up at 5 and learned that the vet rents space there …

Seldom have I experienced such care and integrity. Dr. Belandria is an extraordinary veterinary surgeon which we experienced before and after a complex surgery for our 10 month old mini dachshund. Our puppy had elbow dysplasia, a rare …

Dr.Belandria is the best! He was kind, patient and cared so much for both my pups. Unfortunately, both my dogs needed a TPLO this year and after a great experience with my first dog, I didn’t even think twice to take my other dog to him. It was a little different the second time around because of COVID but Dr.B did a wonderful job with both my boys and now they’re slowly going back to normal activities. I recommend Dr. B over anyone else for ortho.

Dr. Belandria did an excellent TPLO surgery on our big bully pitty mix. He was caring, kind and available besides being an excellent specialist vet. He was also very conscientious following pandemic guidelines to keep everyone safe and …

Let me start by saying, Dr. Belandria has given me PTSD. He took our lab in for a specialty surgery. Upon meeting him for the appointment, he brought out cardboard boxes in the parking lot (he refused to let us inside because of COVID) and …

Dr. Belandria is an incredible surgeon. He is very personable and truly cares about animals. My cat was in desperate need of an emergency surgery because he had a urinary blockage/swollen urethra. This is a very common issue that male cats …

Dr. B is by far the best vet that I have worked with. The rescue that I foster with recommended him when my own dog tore his CCL. He required TPLO surgery and it was our first time with this particular operation. Our own vet gave a brief …

Could not ask for a better vet to take care of our dogs TPLO needs, he has had surgery on both legs and has never been better! Sometimes I think Dr. Belandria did too good of a job. My grand pup now catches birds, rabbits, squirrels and …

Dr Belandria did an amazing job with our Miss Polly. Our regular vet found a mass in her abdomen and referred us to Dr Belandria. He was incredibly kind, understanding and very levelheaded about the situation. There were many unknowns …

Finding Dr Belandria was a actual life saver for my 14 year old dog Bowzer who had been trampled by cows. The Dr plated and pinned his broken femur back together, in what was a very high risk surgery due to Bowzer's age. 5 weeks later and …

Dr. Belandria goes above and beyond most vets I've dealt with over the past 20 years. I currently have an 11yr old dog that has had various orthopedic issues over the past 2 years without being able to receive a clear diagnosis of what's …

What can I say about Dr. Belandria! He is a wonderful animal surgeon and has become family. Our 9 year old Siberian Husky Jasmine had to have her first TPLO surgery two years ago on her right leg. Dr. Belandria was referred to us by our vet …