Dr Omri Belachsen is a board-certified veterinary cardiologist (Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine – Companion Animals, Cardiology). He graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and went on to complete a rigorous residency in cardiology at a leading European specialist centre, where he trained extensively in advanced diagnostic imaging, interventional cardiology, and management of complex heart disease in small animals.
His expertise spans the full spectrum of veterinary cardiology, including:
Advanced echocardiography (2D, Doppler, tissue Doppler, contrast)
Electrocardiography, Holter monitoring, and arrhythmia management
Interventional procedures such as PDA occlusion, balloon valvuloplasty, and pacemaker implantation
Comprehensive medical management of congenital and acquired heart disease (e.g., mitral valve disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure)
Dr Belachsen has contributed to clinical research and has presented at international cardiology conferences. He is passionate about integrating the latest evidence-based techniques with compassionate, patient-centred care.
As part of Beecroft’s multidisciplinary team, he works closely with colleagues in internal medicine, surgery, imaging, and critical care to deliver seamless and holistic cardiac care for pets across Singapore and the region.
Career Highlights Dr Patrick’s repute as a veterinarian surgeon is unparalleled in Singapore. He was the first and remains the only Singapore-based diplomat at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He was also fortunate to be mentored by Dr Arnold Lesser, a pioneering veterinary surgeon, who was credited as an early adopter of European fracture repair techniques now standard across the United States.
Dr Patrick’s surgical proficiency encompasses complex procedures, including joint surgeries, hip replacements, innovative angular limb correction techniques, so tissue surgeries, and neurosurgery. His research has been published in leading veterinary journals, including The Journal of Veterinary Surgery, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and The Journal of Veterinary Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
Industry Involvement Dr Patrick’s repute as a veterinarian surgeon is unparalleled in Singapore. He was the first and remains the only Singapore-based diplomat at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He was also fortunate to be mentored by Dr Arnold Lesser, a pioneering veterinary surgeon, who was credited as an early adopter of European fracture repair techniques now standard across the United States.
Dr Patrick’s surgical proficiency encompasses complex procedures, including joint surgeries, hip replacements, innovative angular limb correction techniques, so tissue surgeries, and neurosurgery. His research has been published in leading veterinary journals, including The Journal of Veterinary Surgery, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and The Journal of Veterinary Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
Guiding Principle Dr Patrick’s repute as a veterinarian surgeon is unparalleled in Singapore. He was the first and remains the only Singapore-based diplomat at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He was also fortunate to be mentored by Dr Arnold Lesser, a pioneering veterinary surgeon, who was credited as an early adopter of European fracture repair techniques now standard across the United States.
Dr Patrick’s surgical proficiency encompasses complex procedures, including joint surgeries, hip replacements, innovative angular limb correction techniques, so tissue surgeries, and neurosurgery. His research has been published in leading veterinary journals, including The Journal of Veterinary Surgery, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and The Journal of Veterinary Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
Leadership Style Dr Patrick’s repute as a veterinarian surgeon is unparalleled in Singapore. He was the first and remains the only Singapore-based diplomat at the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He was also fortunate to be mentored by Dr Arnold Lesser, a pioneering veterinary surgeon, who was credited as an early adopter of European fracture repair techniques now standard across the United States.
Dr Patrick’s surgical proficiency encompasses complex procedures, including joint surgeries, hip replacements, innovative angular limb correction techniques, so tissue surgeries, and neurosurgery. His research has been published in leading veterinary journals, including The Journal of Veterinary Surgery, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association and The Journal of Veterinary Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
