ABOUT US
ABOUT US
Houston Mobile Veterinary Surgery was created in order to provide local veterinarians with options in providing the best possible care and treatment for their patients.
Being a mobile surgeon, we are able to travel to different facilities and deliver specialty care in a comfortable and familiar environment.
Meet our TEAM at HMVS
Meet our TEAM at HMVS
Michael McFadden MS, DVM, DACVS
Michael McFadden MS, DVM, DACVS
Board Certified in Small Animal Surgery
Dr. McFadden is a Houston native who was happy to move back home after many years in various parts of the country. Following his residency Dr. McFadden spent several years as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Illinois teaching veterinary surgery to students, interns, and surgery residents. Most recently he has been in a busy multi-specialty private practice and is ready for a new adventure doing mobile surgery.
He enjoys all aspects of veterinary surgery including routine and traumatic orthopedic disease, soft tissue surgery, and even surgical diseases in exotic pets. In addition to his clinical duties he continues to publish case reports, scientific studies, review articles, and book chapters. He is also an active consultant on Veterinary Information Network (VIN) and enjoys the opportunity to reach out and help veterinarians from all over the world.
Education:
Residency, Small Animal Surgery, University of Illinois
Internship, Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, Louisiana State University
Doctor or Veterinary Medicine, Ross University
Master of Science, Biology, Texas State University
Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University of Texas
Research and Publications:
* indicates resident under my mentorship
** indicates intern under my mentorship
***indicates student under my mentorship
Oberhaus, Alicia**, MS McFadden. Prospective, randomized, comparison of suture materials with and without triclosan in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.
•McFadden, MS. (2022) Reptile Orthopedic Surgery. In RA Bennett and GW Pye (Eds.), Surgery of Exotic Animals (pp. 74-84). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
•McFadden, MS. (2022) Orthopedic Surgery in Small Mammals. In RA Bennett and GW Pye (Eds.), Surgery of Exotic Animals (pp. 227-239). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
•Oberhaus, Alicia**, MS McFadden. Use of vessel sealing system for multiple partial lung lobectomies for spontaneous pneumothorax. Can Vet J. 2020 Aug; 61 (8): 875-879.
•Oberhaus, Alicia** and MS McFadden. Surgical drains: Placement, Management, and Removal. Today’s Veterinary Practice 2019. July/August. 56-63.
•Watson, Mallory** and MS McFadden. Surgical drains: Indications, Types, and Complications. Today’s Veterinary Practice 2019. May/June, 64-72.
•Massie, A**, MS McFadden. Vascularized pedicle jejunal graft for closure of large duodenal defect in a dog. Can Vet J. 2016; 57 (11): 1180-1185.
•McFadden, MS. (2016) Musculoskeletal Disease in Exotic Pets. In MA Mitchell and T Tully (Eds.), Manual of Exotic Pet Practice. Second edition (pp. 352-391). St.Louis, MS: Elsevier.
•Perry, BS*, TA Harper, MA Mitchell, MS McFadden, BH Perry. Barbed versus smooth poly-propylene three-loop pulley sutures for repair of canine gastrocnemius tendon. VCOT 2014; 27:436-440.
•Marturello, DM***, MS McFadden, RA Bennett, GR Ragetly, G Horn. Knot Security and Tensile Strength of Suture Materials. Vet Surg 2014; 43: 73-79.
•McFadden, MS. Suture materials and suture selection for use in exotic pet surgical procedures. Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 2011; 20 (3): 173–181.
•McFadden, MS, RA Bennett, M Kinsel, MA Mitchell. Evaluation of the histologic reactions to commonly used suture materials in the skin and musculature of ball pythons (Python regius). Am J Vet Res 2011;72:1397–1406.
•McFadden, MS, RA Bennett, D Reavill, GR Ragetly, SC Clark-Price. Clinical and histologic effects of intracardiac administration of propofol for induction of anesthesia in ball pythons (Python regius). J Am Vet Med Assoc 2011;239:803–807.
•Burgdorf-Moisuk, A, J Whittington, MS McFadden, RA Bennett, M Mitchell, R O’Brien. Successful management of simple fractures of the femoral neck with femoral head and neck excision arthroplasty in two free-living avian species. Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 2011; 25(3):210–215
•Bauer, M, SC Clark-Price, MS McFadden. Anesthesia case of the month. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2009; 234: 1539-1541
•McFadden, MS 2002. Systematics of the polytypic snake Elaphe guttata (SERPENTES: COLUBRIDAE). MS Thesis, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
McFadden, MS. (2022) Suture Materials. In RA Bennett and GW Pye (Eds.), Surgery of Exotic Animals (pp. 11-22). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley
Off Duty:
Dr. McFadden enjoys spending time with his "Mutley Crue" of rescue dogs and enjoys several other hobbies including SCUBA diving and playing and collecting guitars.
Alicia Oberhaus, DVM
Alicia Oberhaus, DVM
Practice Limited to Surgery
Dr. Oberhaus grew up on a family farm in rural Northwestern Ohio, in a hardworking and loving family. Growing up, her pets were part of the family and showed her the importance of the human-animal bond.
She earned her DVM from Ross University in 2014 and spent the next several years in internships and a surgical fellowship at Louisiana State University. During her time at LSU, she enjoyed teaching veterinary students. Her professional interests include fracture stabilization, complex wound management, and soft tissue surgery.
Most of her family is still in Ohio and she visits them often. After completing her surgical internship with Dr. McFadden, Houston stole her heart and has become her home. She travels as often as she is able and loves experiencing new cultures – especially through food.
Education:
•Surgical Fellowship, Small Animal Surgery, Louisiana State University
•Surgical internship, Small Animal Surgery, BluePearl Veterinary Specialist
•Rotating Internship, Small Animal Intern, Carolina Veterinary Specialist
•Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Ross University
•Bachelor of Science, Biology life-emphasis, University of Findlay.
Research and Publications:
Oberhaus, Alicia, MS McFadden. Prospective, randomized, comparison of suture materials with and without triclosan in dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.
Oberhaus, Alicia, MS McFadden. Use of vessel sealing system for multiple partial lung lobectomies for spontaneous pneumothorax. Can Vet J. 2020 Aug; 61 (8): 875-879.
Oberhaus, Alicia, MS McFadden. Surgical drains: Placement, Management, and Removal. Today’s Veterinary Practice 2019. July/August. 56-63.
Off Duty:
Dr. Oberhaus currently resides in Magnolia with her husband, Nathan and their cluster of cats; Teddy, Ember, Autumn, Brock-Lee, Ripley and their dog named Kylo. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and trying out new recipes.
She is excited to be a part of the Houston Mobile Veterinary Surgery team, and is looking forward to working with referring veterinarians to provide the best surgical care for their patients.
Please call or email with any questions
Please call or email with any questions