TPLO Surgery for Dogs in Coral Springs, FL
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, coordinated by Dr. Abel Lera and performed at Heron Lakes Animal Hospital by mobile veterinary surgeon Dr. Randy Dominguez.Your dog’s torn cruciate ligament is painful, and deciding what to do next can feel overwhelming. Dr. Abel Lera and the Heron Lakes Animal Hospital team help you understand the diagnosis, compare your options, coordinate the surgical process, and remain involved throughout your dog’s recovery.
Dr. Randy Dominguez is a mobile veterinary surgeon who performs TPLO procedures and other advanced orthopedic surgeries at Heron Lakes Animal Hospital.
Complete TPLO Recovery Program: from $8,000
Arthroscopic evaluation and treatment: typically $4,500 additional when clinically appropriate.
Dr. Lera or a member of the Heron Lakes team will contact you within 1 business day to review your dog’s situation and next steps.
Meet the Doctor Coordinating Your Dog’s Care
Dr. Abel Lera is the owner and medical director of Heron Lakes Animal Hospital and your primary point of contact throughout the TPLO process.
Dr. Lera reviews your dog’s records and imaging, explains the available treatment paths, coordinates Dr. Dominguez’s surgical care, manages recovery and follow-up, helps address complications, and assists with insurance documentation.
You will not be handed a surgical recommendation and left to figure out the rest alone.
Meet the Mobile Veterinary Surgeon Performing Your Dog’s Procedure
Dr. Randy Dominguez is a mobile veterinary surgeon who performs TPLO procedures and other advanced orthopedic surgeries at Heron Lakes Animal Hospital.
For TPLO cases, Dr. Dominguez performs the surgical procedure. Dr. Lera and the Heron Lakes team manage the consultation, anesthesia support, recovery, follow-up care, owner communication, and insurance documentation.
Essential TPLO and Complete TPLO Recovery Program
| Essential TPLO - Weight | Price | Complete TPLO Recovery Program - Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-20 lb | $6,000 | 0-20 lb | $8,000 |
| 21-40 lb | $6,480 | 21-40 lb | $8,480 |
| 41-80 lb | $6,960 | 41-80 lb | $8,960 |
| Over 80 lb | $7,440 | Over 80 lb | $9,440 |
Essential includes:
- TPLO procedure
- Anesthesia and monitoring
- Standard medications
- Immediate post-operative care
- Immediate post-operative X-rays
- One scheduled recheck
Complete includes everything in Essential, plus:
- Written 8 to 12 week recovery calendar
- Four pressure-plate assessments
- Follow-up X-rays with radiologist interpretation
- PRP, shockwave, or laser when clinically appropriate
- Insurance documentation assistance
- 12-Week Recovery Concierge
- Recovery coordination and complication follow-through
12-Week Recovery Concierge
You will have one Heron Lakes point of contact throughout the recovery process to help coordinate appointments, reminders, records, included therapies, and questions about the recovery plan. Routine messages are answered during business hours, generally by the next business day. If a concern requires clinical attention, our team will escalate it appropriately.
Included for 12 weeks after surgery:
- A 20-minute recovery kickoff call within 48 hours of discharge
- Scheduled check-ins at post-operative day 3, week 1, week 4, week 8, and week 12
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Help coordinating rechecks, radiographs, pressure-plate assessments, and included therapies
- A single point of contact at Heron Lakes
- Text or email support during business hours, with routine questions answered by the next business day
- Escalation to the clinical team when a concern requires veterinary review
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic evaluation and treatment is typically $4,500 additional when clinically appropriate. The recommendation depends on examination, imaging, anatomy, and surgical findings. The additional investment will be reviewed before proceeding.
The Surgery Is One Day. Recovery Is the Program.
Days 1 to 3
Weeks 1 to 4
Weeks 5 to 8
Weeks 9 to 12
During recovery, your dog will be confined to a crate or small room when not supervised. Stairs are blocked off, slippery floors are covered with rugs or runners, and bathroom breaks happen on a short leash – no running, jumping, or playing off leash until Dr. Lera clears the next stage. Your recovery calendar spells out what is allowed each week.
Call Heron Lakes Animal Hospital right away if your dog stops using the leg, the incision is swollen, red, or draining, your dog won’t eat, or anything seems wrong. Your Heron Lakes team is your first call throughout recovery – for urgent after-hours concerns, contact your nearest emergency hospital.
Measuring Recovery, Not Guessing
Complete TPLO Recovery Program patients receive four pressure-plate assessments. The pressure plate measures how much weight your dog places on each leg, so Dr. Lera can track how your dog is using the surgical leg over time and adjust the recovery plan based on measurements rather than appearance alone.
Reviews and proof
Today was my first time bringing my Cavachon to Heron Lakes Animal Hospital, and we had an amazing experience with God-fearing Dr. Lera and his staff! They were very professional and actually loved animals! The facility is very clean and is located in a great area as well!
Dr. Lera and his staff are amazing. They were great with my dog. This was our first but definitely not our last visit. Dr. Lera is very thorough, he takes time to explain everything. I’m glad I came to Heron Lakes!
Insurance and financing
If your dog has pet insurance, our team helps prepare the medical records and documentation your insurer requests. Coverage decisions are made by your insurance company. Financing options are available through the link below.
TPLO Surgery FAQ
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Request a TPLO Planning Consultation
With Dr. Lera’s Team
Post-TPLO Adequan Mobility Support
Up to 25 lb: $399 | 26 to 75 lb: $549 | 76 to 125 lb: $749
Includes: Stifle Evaluation • Adequan Protocol • Follow-up Evaluation • Brief Consultation Reviewing Findings
Available after surgery when clinically appropriate.