Jorge Gomez, MVZ, MS, DACVS

Dr. Jorge Gomez earned his veterinary degree from the University of Caldas in Colombia, where he practiced equine medicine for 14 years. He then moved to the United States to pursue advanced training, completing a Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences and a Surgical Residency at Auburn University. Following his residency, Dr. Gomez served as a Clinical Instructor in Equine Surgery and, in 2004, achieved Diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS). 

In 2005, Dr. Gomez joined the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute as a staff surgeon and sport horse veterinarian. Five years later, he and his family relocated to Wellington, Florida, where he continued his work in equine surgery and sports medicine at Palm Beach Equine Clinic. 

Dr. Gomez is a frequent speaker at national and international veterinary conferences, including the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention and meetings of the ACVS. He has also contributed to the field through authorship of two book chapters and multiple peer-reviewed publications focused on equine lameness and surgery. 

Dr. Gomez has been an invited speaker at numerous national and international veterinary conferences and has served as a panel moderator on the topic of “Lameness in Sport Horses” at the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention. He is the author of two book chapters and several peer-reviewed articles focused on equine lameness and surgery, published in leading veterinary journals. In addition to his academic contributions, Dr. Gomez has served as a team veterinarian at the Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, and Pan American Games, representing teams from multiple nations.