How do you choose the best surgeon for your pet? Just like you would for yourself.
Meet Rise. We’re a newer privately owned Specialty and Emergency veterinary hospital setting a new standard in Veterinary Surgery.
Our board-certified surgeons, Dr. Simon and Dr. Nucci have been working together for over 9 years and employ some of the most advanced techniques and cutting-edge equipment.
We’ve modeled our hospital and practices after human medicine and assembled a stellar team including some of the brightest technicians in our region … All so that we can deliver the top-notch care your pet deserves.
Rise Surgery does everything the other veterinary surgery centers do… and more

Medicine is a team sport, and the Rise team is here for you & your pet.
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Our board-certified doctors in Oncology, Neurology, and Internal Medicine frequently collaborate, bringing the best minds together to heal your pet.
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Rise’s dedicated ICU (unique in our industry) is overseen by our board-certified Critical Care doctors, ensuring your pet’s access to the highest quality care for more complicated surgeries.
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Rise provides one of the most technologically advanced environments in Southern California, enabling our team to deliver exemplary care for your pet.


Leveraging 3D Printing to Deliver Superior Results
Dr. Nucci and his team create custom 3D prints made in-house, which can enhance surgical outcomes by:
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creating precise anatomical models that are used for preoperative planning in complex procedures
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building guides to ensure precise bone cuts for angulated limbs, reducing surgery time
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creating highly customized implants to perfectly fit reconstructed bones
Dr. Nucci is the only veterinary surgeon in Orange County with this expertise, and is proud to supply surgery teams across the world with 3D printed pieces for their patients.
Rise Veterinary Surgery Services in Laguna Hills, CA
VETERINARY SURGERY
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Arthroscopy
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Laparoscopic
Adrenalectomy
Cholecystectomy
Gastropexy
OHE
Near Infrared imaging -
Thoracoscopy
Chylothorax
Pericardiectomy
Advanced Abdominal Surgery
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Adrenalectomies
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Portosystemic Shunt
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Abdominal Exploratory
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Liver lobectomy
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Nephrectomy
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Cholecystectomy
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Bladder surgery and reconstruction
Orthopedic Surgery & Management
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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
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Extracapsular Stifle Stabilization
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Custom orthotic devices and supports
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Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
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Open Hip Luxation (Toggle Pin)
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Fracture Fixation
Internal and External Fixation
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Angular limb deformity correction
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Medial Patella Luxation
Soft Tissue Surgery
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Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
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Salivary Mucocele
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Surgery of the Ear canal
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Nasopharyngeal and aural polyps
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Wounds and burns
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Skin reconstruction (flaps, grafts, Wound Vac)
Thoracic Surgery
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Lung lobectomies
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Chylothorax
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Esophageal surgery
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Foreign body removal
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PRAA
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PDA ligation
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Pericardiectomy
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Spontaneous Pneumothorax
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Rib resection
Oncologic Surgery
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Adrenal Tumors
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Limb Amputation
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Mammary Tumors
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Parathyroid Tumors
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Splenic Tumors
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Thyroid Tumors
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Lung Tumors
Emergency Surgery
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C-section
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Abdominal Exploratory
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Foreign Body Obstruction
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Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
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Hemoabdomen
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Polytrauma
Maxillofacial Surgery
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Mandibulectomy
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Maxillectomy
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Maxillofacial Fractures
ADVANCED TESTING & DIAGNOSTICS
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Arthrocentesis
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Soft tissue and bone biopsy
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Computed Tomography (CT)
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Digital X-ray
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
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Ultrasonography
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
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PRP
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Stem cells
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Shock wave
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Cold laser