Brian Trumpatori, DVM, DACVS-SA

A native of New York, Brian obtained his undergraduate degree from Cornell University before moving south to Raleigh, NC where he attended veterinary school at North Carolina State University.  He completed a one year rotating medicine/surgery internship at Colorado State University before returning to NC State to complete a three year surgical residency, during which time he conducted research related to pain management, receiving top resident research honors from the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2009.  Following residency, Brian completed a one year fellowship with the Comparative Pain Research Laboratory at NC State, during which time he also served as a clinical instructor for the general and orthopedic surgery services.  He became a member of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2010.  

Brian worked at a large referral specialty and emergency hospital in the Triangle region of NC for over 10 years, serving as the Chief of Surgery and residency program coordinator.  Dr. Trumpatori served as an adjunct faculty member at NC State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine from 2010-2021, is a former member of the board of directors of the International Academy of Veterinary Pain Management and the ACVS Continuing Education Committee.

Brian enjoys all aspects of orthopedics with a particular interest in arthroscopy, joint replacement, limb deformity treatment and the management of developmental orthopedic diseases. He is passionate about research and teaching, having authored numerous publications on pain management, fracture repair, joint disease and stabilization.  He has authored book chapters and lectured on various topics related to pain management, wound management, oncologic surgery, joint stabilization and arthroscopy.

Brian Trumpatori is an active consultant and lecturer for Arthrex Vet Systems, AO Vet, is a Designated Campus Colleague for the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine and an adjunct faculty member at Midwestern College of Veterinary Medicine.

Dr. Trumpatori has also served as an Associate Editor for Topics in Companion Animal Medicine and as an editor for Veterinary Surgery and the Journal of Small Animal Practice.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys live music, mountain biking, hiking and travel.  He is enjoying the desert life in North Scottsdale with his wife, 2 children, dog (Luna, a pit/boxer mix) and Nacho the cat.