Skylos Sports Medicine – a BluePearl Pet Hospital.
Skylos believes there is an inner athlete in every dog. We are committed to working with you to unleash that potential, whether your companion athlete requires orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation therapy, or return to sport and fitness.
We are located in Frederick, Maryland, and serve pets in Ellicott City, Baltimore, the DMV area, and beyond.
-TightRope stabilization
-Lateral suture and/or anchor stabilization
-Lateral patella luxation (LPL)
-Femoral condyle osteochondritis dissecans
-Triple or double pelvic osteotomy (TPO or DPO)
-Femoral head ostectomy (FHO)
-Supraspinatus tendinopathy
-Infraspinatus tendinopathy
-Medial shoulder syndrome
-Biceps tendon injury
-Shoulder dislocation
-Humeral condyle osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
-Ununited anconeal process
-Incomplete humeral ossification
-Elbow dislocation
-Flexor carpi ulnaris strains
-Collateral ligament injury
-Common calcanean tendon rupture repair
-Talus osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
-Collateral ligament injury
-Sesmoiditis
Our services.
Our hospital provides a unique orthopedic and rehabilitation team focused on treating and preventing injury, aiding recovery, and enhancing performance. Helping dogs live well is what drives us.
Our veterinarians.
Caring for your pets is our passion. Meet our team of veterinary specialists here to help you and your pet.
About Skylos Sports Medicine.
The vision for Skylos Sports Medicine was developed in 2015 and is the realization of Dr. Peter and Faith Lotsikas' united dream of providing personalized orthopedic and rehabilitation therapy for the canine companion.
Our mission is to restore and maintain the basic canine freedom to feel good and run for the fun of it. To uphold our vision, we have endeavored to create the best possible environment for those who work here and those who visit us, human and canine alike. We also believe in supporting global sustainability efforts, and leverage the Mars Sustainability Plan to act with purpose and intention.
Our hospital provides a unique orthopedic and rehabilitation team focused on treating and preventing injury, aiding recovery, and enhancing performance. Helping dogs live well is what drives us.
Pet owners
At Skylos and BluePearl, providing our customers with remarkable service is a top priority. We’re committed to making your veterinary visit as smooth as possible. Have questions prior to your visit? We’re happy to help. Contact our hospital team at 410.465.2428 or [email protected].
Testimonials.
We had to bring our cat Seamus here for surgery after he broke his leg, and the service from start to finish was top tier. From the front desk, to all the techs, Dr. Leasure, plus everyone we spoke to on the phone every single person we dealt with was so friendly and caring. We will always recommend Skylos to anyone in need of an orthopedic surgeon!
We are so grateful to the entire team at Skylos Sports Medicine for the incredible care they gave our sweet Emily. After our family vet discovered an issue with her ACL and referred us for a consult, we immediately felt we were in the best hands possible. The medical team was kind, compassionate, patient, and truly caring every step of the way.
Emily’s surgery went wonderfully, and we are so happy to see her getting stronger and doing better every single day. The love, attention, and professionalism shown to both Emily and our family meant more to us than words can express.
We had a wonderful experience with Skylos. From our very first call to schedule a consult through the day after surgery, every single staff member was amazing. We especially appreciated the open communication and the continued updates on our sweet girl throughout the entire process. Their compassion, professionalism, and care made such a stressful time so much easier. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend them!
The entire team has been incredible, every part of our journey with Skylos has been amazing. Everyone has been so knowledgeable and thoughtful throughout the entire process. My entire family will be singing your praises to all with ears for years and years. We are so appreciative of the entire staff and Dr. Leasure!
We have had nothing but an exceptional experience at Skyos. All of the staff members are kind, professional and so caring. Our pup loves going to her PT sessions and we can see a huge improvement in her movement and comfort.
Our experience with Dr. Lotsikas was great! My dog underwent a total hip replacement and he was extremely helpful and kind throughout the entire process. My dog’s healing process was extremely straightforward and easy, the PT exercises were easy to follow, and she is now able to do everything she wants to do without restriction. I would make this choice a thousand times again.
My dog has been to Skylos several times now - first for her TPLO surgeries and now most recently to work with Dr. Schwartz. Everyone I've spoken to or worked with has been excellent - helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable all while taking top-notch care of my pup.
We have had nothing but an exceptional experience at Skyos. All of the staff members are kind, professional and so caring. Our pup loves going to her PT sessions and we can see a huge improvement in her movement and comfort.
The quality of service provided is unmatched! Every staff member is friendly, extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to caring for your pet. My dog was treated with such great care after her surgery and we were able to check on her progress 24/7. Dr. Fink is amazing! He's such a personable and professional surgeon that gives a thorough diagnosis and honest prognosis. Very trustworthy!
We've had 2 golden retrievers that required TPLO surgery and thankfully, we were referred to Skylos. Excellent customer service, kept us informed with cost, procedure and staff sent texts/pics after the surgery until we picked them up. Dr. Kennedy is the best!
Our 3yr old Rottie needed knee surgery and Skylos came highly recommended. Great experience from very 1st phone conversation thru discharge after surgery. Dr.Hummel was extremely thorough explaining how the operation would be done and post-op. Also, the overnight crew put us at ease by sending us pictures and text updates.
Skylos has been amazing through our entire experience so far. We brought our dog in with a suspected CCL and meniscus tear. From our initial consultation through surgery, Dr. Hummel and his staff were very thorough and informative, to ensure we understood our pet's injury, treatment and possible outcomes. During the surgery process itself communication was great. Since our dog had to stay overnight, their night staff sent picture updates and were available via text/call if we wanted to check in. We were nervous about post-surgical care but Skylos provided us with detailed step-by-step instructions which has helped ease our nerves. I cannot recommend them enough!!
My dog injured her CCL- and needed surgery. My girl is very, very anxious. Prior to coming to Skylos I was turned down by another vet, saying they couldn’t handle a dog like mine in their facility. Skylos worked with us every step of the way to make sure my anxious girl was accommodated, and did the best they could to ease her nervousness. All of the staff from front desk, to vet techs and doctors were amazingly kind and patient. Everything is thoroughly explained, all questions answered quickly. I could not be more pleased with our experience.
From the first initial consultation to days after the surgery these guys exceeded expectations. I only say days because it hasn’t been a week since his surgery and they’ve already checked in multiple times post op. They truly understand that your animals are apart of your family. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else!
Staff worked quickly to review my cat's files thoroughly and get him in for surgery. They provided detailed information about his surgery and care. Over night staff sent text updates. The surgeon was available outside of office hours to answer a concerned call from me. Overall they could not do one more thing to be over and above expectations.
I had an amazing experience here, despite the unfortunate reason that had us referred. My 6 month old BC needed an arthroscopy for shoulder OCD. Dr. Lotsikas was kind, informative, and thorough with his explanation for everything that would be done. All of the technicians and front staff were friendly and also created a positive visit for us. Dr. Lotsikas was considerate of the long drive from out of state and was able to accommodate us all in one day. I am super thankful for the Skylos team and would definitely recommend them.
Had a very good experience with our dog needing surgery on his knee. Dr. Kennedy is great and he and the staff are all super competent and friendly. Felt our dog was in good hands and is healing really nicely. Recovery directions were explained well and easy to follow.
My 12 year old pup Kahlua had a TPLO preformed in December & I can’t say enough how great my experience was. I will always recommend Skylos & Dr. Hummel. They gave my girl her spunk back & now she’s enjoying her long walks & hikes again. Thank you to Skylos & their incredible staff.
Hands down the BEST around. Took my cat Priya here after fracturing her left femoral head a week ago. Skylos was so helpful with the process from start to finish. I’m a veterinarian and can attest to this being the best speciality orthopedic hospital. I would take my pets here any day. They had consistent communication, the techs and front desk were helpful and timely. Dr. Hummel was SO AMAZING, and provided reassurance along the way. They even sent me photos of her while she was hospitalized overnight. Also giving her cat TV to watch while she recovered, which she loves. 10/10 and highly recommend for your pets!
The team at Skylos are unmatched. We had our dog Ollie go in for a CCL Surgery this morning. Prior to the surgery, the techs, and doctors were incredibly thorough and responsive. After the surgery, Randi and Caitlin with the overnight team sent us a wonderful update on how he’s doing and their plan for the evening with a photo of our boy. They truly care for your pets and it shows.











