Orthopedic Surgeon/Medical Director
Skylos Sports Medicine, Maryland
Frederick, Maryland
Dr. Peter Lotsikas is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Lotsikas graduated with a BS degree in Biology from Virginia Tech and a DVM degree from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He then completed a general small animal internship at Kansas State University, followed by a surgical internship at the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center. He received his formal surgical residency training at Iowa State University.
Dr. Peter Lotsikas co-founded Skylos Sports Medicine in 2015 with current locations in Frederick and Woodstock, Maryland. The practice specializes solely in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and the rehabilitation of performance and working dogs, as well as companion animals. The practice was aquired by BluePearl in 2020, along with the urgent care facility he cofounded, VetUrgency. Dr. Lotsikas now serves as medical director of both locations. Dr. Lotsikas also enjoys entrepreneurial endeavours, having recently cofounded Apodeixis, a three dimensional educational company and is a member of the Veterinary Angel Network (VANE).
In addition, Peter is a veterinary surgical consultant for Arthrex Vet Systems and Morvora (specifically the BioMedtrix division). He is a national instructor in arthroscopy and minimally invasive surgery, as well as joint resurfacing and joint replacement. Dr. Lotsikas is very active in the continuing education of other veterinarians and has a particular interest in post-residency surgical skill development.
Needle Arthroscopy and Thoracic Limb Fracturoscopy
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
abs: Evaluation of an Arthroscopic Lever
Saturday, October 14, 2023
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM