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    Stitches Veterinary Surgery

    4.8 (21 reviews)
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    Pouncey now living the good life
    Angela L.

    Really can't say enough about the care I received at Stitches Veterinary Surgery with Dr. Campbell and the rest of his team. I had just moved to Long Beach, within two weeks of my ragdoll cat Pouncey's diagnosis of a large kidney tumor that needed to be removed. Truly fortunate that Stitches opened up just earlier this year and is right down the street from me, a beautiful modern surgical clinic and OR suite in one. From the moment Liz took my intake information down to the initial surgery consult, I knew I was in good hands. Dr. Campbell understood my anxiety regarding the urgency of the situation and basically held my hand through the entire process, with frequent phone calls and detailed visit notes. He scheduled Pouncey for surgery the very next week. Prices were fair including itemized invoices with which I had no issues getting reimbursed by my insurance. The nephrectomy surgery itself couldn't have gone any better - Dr. Campbell called me immediately afterwards to give me an update. Pouncey healed up quickly without any complications, and his surgical scar improved to the point you can't even see the incision. The best news about all of this was that the tumor pathology turned out to be benign. Thank you to all of the team at Stitches for making Pouncey and my experience so amazing and low stress, and for allowing him to live many more healthy years to come.

    Missy preparing Quentin for surgery, Liz at the front desk.
    Kat C.

    I would drive from anywhere in California to bring my pets to see Dr. Campbell and the amazing staff at Stitches. They truly performed the impossible for my 15 year old chihuahua at a fraction of the cost that a local Los Angeles vet would have cost us. We were devastated to learn that our Quentin doggie had a spleen tumor that was probably bleeding intermittently.... We were told by his vet to either have a splenectomy or put him down to avoid a fatal internal bleed. Dr. Campbell removed his spleen and overgrown parathyroid tissue. Everything from the pictures of the surgery to the incision sites was a work of art- he truly performed human quality medical procedures on our dear doggo. Liz and Missy took care of me all day while I was an absolute WRECK. Together with Dr. Campbell, they have the highest standards for thorough and timely communication. You can tell that each staff member cares about every patient like it is their own pet. Not only did he save Quentin's life, but the transformation in his quality of life has been truly unbelievable. He has reverse aged by 5-8 years!!! He walks with the strength and endurance that he did when he was around 8. Before the surgery he couldn't stand or walk for more than about two minutes. Yesterday, he alternated between walking and standing to sniff for over 25 minutes straight without sitting down once!!! In the house, he used to just lay in his bed with his head down. Now he is curious, active, awake, holding his head hp high, looking around, and interacting with us. To all of the Stitches staff members, you have truly given me the best gift of my lifetime. I think about you every day as I treasure every walk, snuggle, nap, and treat with Quentin.

    Caramelos first day of recovery.
    Daisy M.

    If I can give 6 stars I definitely would. My whole experience from the consultation to the recovery process was so wonderful. I brought my pup Caramelo to this clinic for his tumor removal surgery & a huge thanks to Dr. Campbell & his awesome team my Caramelo is happy & healthy again. When I went to the consultation I went in so nervous not knowing what to expect & Dr. Campbell gave me a peace of mind knowing everything was going to go well. They truly care so much about your pets/baby's & it truly shows. I feel eternally grateful for Dr. Campbell & the whole staff at Stitches!

    jack recovering from surgery

    Amazing experience here at stitches! My dog, a two year old cane corse was recently diagnosed with bilateral elbow dysplasia. As any concerned dog mom I called so many clinics looking for pricing and orthopedic specialist, even drove my dog to Mexico and had a terrible experience at a well know clinic Vet Playas. When back I came across stitches and gave them a call the receptionist was extremely friendly and immediately gave me rough estimates on pricing for surgery. I made an appt for the following day 8 am for a CT scan. Dr. Courtney and his team are incredible. My Corso is not so friendly, they did everything to make him feel comfortable. They took him in did his CT Scan and by the following day had a diagnosis and plan for treatment. We went ahead did the surgery and we have proceeded with therapy shock wave and PRP therapy to ensure he lives his best pain free life. I am incredible grateful for this whole team from the nurses who greet Jack from the moment we walk in to the friendly receptionist. Dr. Courtney is very knowledgeable and truly has a passion for what he does. Me and my fiancé are both grateful for the care and patience shown to our big bog who is recovering amazingly no longer in pain or limping. Thank you all at Stitches!

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    Clara P.

    I took my tripod dog there for an exam because we suspected a torn ligament. Dr. Campbell is extremely knowledgeable and professional. My husband had a ton of questions about the procedure and recovery process. Dr. Campbell was thorough in his explanation and helped prepare us for what to expect after surgery.

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    Thank you so much! I am glad that we were able to help!

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    Thank you so much! We love what we do and hope that shows!!!

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    Thank you so much, Clara. Merida was SOOO sweet!

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    Thank you so much, Joyce! Brook was an absolute pleasure to work with!

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    Great overall experience at Stitches Veterinary Surgery Center. They took amazing care of my french bulldog when she needed a mass removed.

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    Ask the Community - Stitches Veterinary Surgery

    How much is boas surgery?

    Hello. We would need to do a thorough exam prior to giving any treatment plan, but BOAS surgery normally is around $6000 for the soft palate shortening and nares opening.

    Do you have an orthopedic surgeon that is well versed in soft palate surgery/nares?

    Hello Criss. Yes, Dr. Campbell has performed many BOAS surgeries. We would love to help if you would like to make an appointment. You can give us a call at 562-579-4899 or use this link to book an appointment online.… 

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