Dr. Rolf Becker Modesto, VMD, Diplomate American College of Veterinary Surgeons – Large Animal
Veterinary Medicine Doctor (VMD): Pontificia Universidade Catolica do Parana – Brazil
Internship: University of Minnesota; Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Residency: University of Minnesota
Originally from Sweden and raised on the island of Florianópolis in southern Brazil, Dr. Rolf Becker Modesto brings an international background and extensive surgical expertise to Becker Equine. He earned his VMD from the School of Veterinary Medicine at the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná and completed a two year surgical residency at UNESP–Botucatu-SP in Brazil.
Driven by a passion for advancing his education and clinical experience in the United States, Dr. Modesto completed internships at Brazos Valley Equine Hospital, University of Minnesota, and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. He also served as a two-year research fellow at the Comparative Orthopedic Research Laboratory (CORL) at University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center, where he contributed to drug and medical device development focused on equine orthopedic care.
After completing his three year residency at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Modesto became board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2016. Since then, he has practiced equine surgery and sports medicine in Texas, with a special passion for supporting the long-term soundness and career longevity of rodeo and performance horses.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Modesto enjoys training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, snowboarding, and spending time with his wife Britt, daughters Brooke and Chloe, their Great Dane Kiera, and their ever-growing herd of horses.
