Laurent P. Guiot, DVM, DACVS (SA), DECVS

Guiot, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, graduated with a veterinary medicine degree from the University of Liege (Belgium) in 2004. Board-certified by the American and European College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2011, he has held prominent positions, including assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Michigan State University. Since his arrival at ACCESS Specialty Hospital-Los Angeles, he co-developed with Reunan Guillou the first comprehensive total joint replacement center in California, offering surgeries like total elbow, hip, knee, and ankle replacements. The ACCESS Bone and Joint Center, a part of Thrive Pet Healthcare’s community of hospitals, is the only complete orthopedic center for pet joint replacements on the West Coast.

Recognized for his expertise, Guiot is a Founding Fellow in minimally invasive orthopedic surgery and a Founding Fellow in joint replacement surgery for the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, facilitating the establishment of an official training center for such procedures. Actively engaged in national and international orthopedic programs, he serves as the past-chair of the educational commission for AO Vet North America. He also recently served as the president of the Veterinary Orthopedic Society, a group of surgeons dedicated to the advancement of veterinary orthopedics. Guiot is dedicated to advancing patient care through innovative surgical techniques, instruments, and implants, solidifying his position as a leader in the field of veterinary orthopedics.