Alan R. Cross

Alan took my love and interest in surgery and helped me grow into the surgeon I am today through countless hours of mentorship. He provided mentorship with both clinical based research and surgical skills both in person and from a distance. To this day, I know I can rely on him for guidance when I need an opinion on a tough case.

- Christina L. Boekhout-Ta, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)

Alan was instrumental in my transition from a resident who was not sure of his path to an orthopaedic surgeon.

- Ross C. Elliott, BVSc, MMedVet (Surgery)

Alan respects and supports credentialed veterinary technicians. Through 15 years as colleagues and friends, Alan has helped me reach beyond traditional technician limitations, mentoring me as a medical professional (veterinary technician specialist) and clinical scientist.

- Steven W. Frederick, LVT, VTS (Surgery)

Dr. Cross was a great resource for me during my residency. I did some out rotations with him and learned so much from him. He also helped mentor me through my chief blocks as a resident and I appreciate his willingness to help me out, even though he was not a faculty in my residency program.

- Janet A. Grimes, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal)

Alan applies intelligence and an analytical approach to both simple and complex problems. I have been fortunate enough to witness him teaching this approach to students, interns, and residents – a process that helps them to become more astute clinicians and surgeons.

- Daniel Dean Lewis, DVM, DACVS

Alan Cross has made a great impact on our profession through research, surgical skill, and mentorship. There are many people, including myself, who have become better surgeons under his tutelage. While Alan’s scientific contributions have been considerable, his greatest quality is that he truly cares about the personal and professional wellbeing of those around him. He inspires loyalty from support staff, house officers, and fellow surgeons as a result. We are lucky to have him.

- Abigail A. Lockwood, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)

I worked with Alan as an intern and then as a new associate and have known him for 11 years. He has patiently assisted me and fostered my interest in orthopedic surgery.

- Rachel Tulipan, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal)

Alan is the single most influential person in my veterinary surgical career. His mentorship began when I was a student and continued as my Master’s and resident advisor. Alan is knowledgeable, intelligent, innovative, practical, and technically excellent. After more than 20 years of practice, his advice is whose I seek for difficult cases. I value his advice above all others and feel lucky to count him as one of my closest friends.

- Jason L. Wheeler, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal)