Trust Healthcare Again
AVALA, located in the heart of St. Tammany Parish, is a premier 21 bed hospital where the region’s most skilled physicians practice in an elevated, progressive environment.


Our Campus
AVALA Hospital, a 21-bed hospital offers some of the most innovative and minimally invasive surgeries and procedures in Louisiana. Offering a wide range of specialties and services including robotic surgery, AVALA Hospital scores in the top 6% in the nation when comparing quality healthcare.
Our physician partners are at the top of their surgical specialties and are committed to providing the best services to our patients with the most comfort and care possible.
Leadership

Samer Shamieh, MD
Chief Medical DirectorSamer Shamieh, MD
Chief Medical Director
J. William (Bill) Hankins, FACHE
Chief Executive OfficerJ. William (Bill) Hankins, FACHE
Chief Executive OfficerJay Buras, DNAP, MBA, CRNA
Chief Operating OfficerJay Buras, DNAP, MBA, CRNA
Chief Operating OfficerBrooke Cummings, MBA
Chief Financial OfficerBrooke Cummings, MBA
Chief Financial OfficerJoy Melgar, MSN, RN
Chief Nursing OfficerJoy Melgar, MSN, RN
Chief Nursing OfficerBrooke Russell, MBA
Chief Marketing OfficerBrooke Russell, MBA
Chief Marketing OfficerStephen Desforges
Chief Information OfficerStephen Desforges
Chief Information OfficerJomel Whittington, MHA
President AVALA Physician NetworkJomel Whittington, MHA
President AVALA Physician NetworkEddy Vargas, MJ-LEL
Executive Director Human Resources & Corporate ComplianceEddy Vargas, MJ-LEL
Executive Director Human Resources & Corporate ComplianceEvents
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