AVALA SURGERY CENTER SETS NEW STANDARD FOR MEDICAL EXCELLENCE ON THE SOUTHSHORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 15, 2024
Media Inquiries: Brooke Russell | 985.801.6212 | info@avala.com
Metairie, Louisiana – AVALA Surgery Center, located within the Galleria Medical campus in Metairie, Louisiana, proudly announces its grand opening for medical care on the Southshore. Specializing in pain management, gastroenterology, and colon-rectal procedures, AVALA Surgery Center is committed to delivering first-class and personalized treatments to every patient who walks through its doors.
Led by a team of experienced professionals dedicated to patient well-being, AVALA Surgery Center ensures that each individual receives tailored care, prioritizing excellence, and compassion in every aspect of patient care.
“As Chief Nursing Officer, ensuring patient safety and delivering quality care are at the forefront of our mission at AVALA. With the opening of our new surgery center, our commitment remains unwavering. We stand ready to provide an environment where every decision, every protocol, and every interaction is rooted in the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond the operating room; it encompasses every aspect of the patient journey, ensuring trust, comfort, and peace of mind for all we serve,” said Joy Melgar, MSN, RN, AVALA Chief Nursing Officer.
AVALA’s Interventional Pain Physicians specialize in minimally invasive treatments to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life. These procedures are primarily outpatient, allowing patients to return home on the same day. Through thorough evaluations and diagnostic imaging, AVALA physicians gain a comprehensive understanding of each patient’s pain-causing condition, enabling them to develop personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
Early detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal (GI) issues are essential for overall health. AVALA Surgery Center provides top-tier facilities for patients requiring preventative and diagnostic testing. Focusing on outpatient endoscopic procedures, AVALA streamlines the screening and diagnosis of illnesses within the GI tract, ensuring timely interventions and optimal outcomes for patients.
Dr. K. Samer Shamieh, Chief Medical Officer at AVALA, expressed his excitement about the new surgery center, stating: “We are thrilled to expand AVALA’s footprint to the Southshore, bringing our culture of trust, innovation, collaboration, and quality care to a broader community. Our commitment goes beyond providing medical services; it is about restoring trust between physicians and our patients, where every individual’s needs are met with empathy, every idea is embraced with enthusiasm, and every interaction fosters mutual respect and understanding. With the opening of the AVALA Surgery Center, we embark on a journey to transform healthcare delivery, one patient, one physician, and one team member at a time.”
AVALA Surgery Center
- Galleria Medical: 3100 Galleria Blvd, Suite 305, Metairie, LA 70001
- Phone: 504-699-7690 | Fax: 504-553-1221
- Website: avala.com/asc
