AVALA CMO SAMER SHAMIEH, MD NAMED IN BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW 2025 CMO’S TO KNOW LIST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 17, 2024
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Covington, Louisiana— Becker’s Hospital Review, a national healthcare reporting organization, honored AVALA Chief Medical Officer, K. Samer Shamieh, MD by including him in their list of “180 CMOs to Know”. This recognition underscores Dr. Shamieh’s pivotal role in steering AVALA’s strategic direction while prioritizing patient well-being and community service.
In addition to spearheading the establishment of AVALA Hospital and overseeing its acclaimed Spine Program, Dr. Shamieh manages a thriving private practice alongside esteemed partners, comprising two spine surgeons and two neurosurgeons, across five locations in South Louisiana. His practice changed the game on spine surgery, introducing minimally invasive surgery techniques to the greater New Orleans area. These methods help spine surgery patients recover faster and with less pain.
Dr. Shamieh spent several months as a patient, in and out of hospitals, after a life-altering accident at a Saints game. He used those experiences to build AVALA into what it is today. His vision of healthcare is epitomized by AVALA’s world-class amenities, cutting-edge technology, and dedication to clinical excellence, ensuring every patient receives both top-tier medical care and unparalleled comfort.
Under Dr. Shamieh’s transformative leadership, AVALA Hospital has set new benchmarks in healthcare. The hospital and its affiliated practice boast exceptional success rates and have earned over 35 prestigious awards since opening in 2017, including 100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs by Becker’s Healthcare and Top Doctor by EDGE of the Lake Magazine.
The complete list of CMOs to Know by Becker’s Hospital Review can be found here.