Trust Healthcare Again

Name: AVALA TOTAL JOINT CLASS
Start: 2026-09-01
End: 2026-09-01
Location: AVALA Hospital

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.

Approach

Since we’re physician-owned, we can create a setting where patients are the priority. Because while we offer the most innovative medical technology and state-of-the-art hospital, imaging, and physical therapy services, we still believe that quality care requires quality people.

At AVALA, we think about healthcare differently. Our belief is that where there’s trust, there’s healing. That’s why our goal is to create greater trust between our physicians and our patients—and cultivate an environment where there’s more care in healthcare.

It starts by us taking care of our physicians, so they can take care of you. But it ends with a state-of-the-art medical campus where patients and physicians can build relationships to create greater healing. It’s what makes us different—and the right choice for you.

Awards & Recognition
As one of the top healthcare innovators in the area, AVALA has received several recognitions from our local and national communities.

2018 St. Tammany Chamber Innovation Award

2019 Top 10 Hospitals in the United States for Reputation

2019 St. Tammany Chamber Site to See Award

2019-2023 Times Picayune/Advocate Top Workplace

2019 Times Picayune/Advocate Direction Award

2022 Top Workplace Purpose & Values

2023 Top Workplace in the Healthcare Industry

2020-2023 EDGE of the Lake Magazine Best Surgery Center

2020 New Orleans CityBusiness Best Places to Work

2021 USA Healthcare Top Workplace

2021 Inside New Orleans Readers’ Favorite Surgery Center

2022 CMS 5-star Hospital For Patient Experience

2022-2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals for Orthopedics

2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery

2022 US News High Performing in Back Surgery – Spinal Fusion

2022-2023 Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™

2022 Press Ganey Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award®

2023 Tangi Lifestyles Magazine Favorite Pain Management Clinic

2023-2026 DNV Advanced Orthopedic & Spine Center of Excellence

2023-2026 DNV Advanced Spine Surgery Certification

2023-2026 DNV Advanced Hip & Knee Replacement Certification

2023-2026 DNV Advanced Shoulder Surgery Certification

2023-2026 DNV Foot & Ankle Surgery Certification

2023 Blue Distinction® Center+ for Knee & Hip Replacement

2024 Women’s Choice Award® Best Hospitals for Orthopedics

2024 Women’s Choice Award® Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery

2024 Women’s Choice Award® Best Hospitals for Patient Safety

2024 Press Ganey Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award®

2024 Healthgrades Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™

2024 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award

2024 USA Today Top Workplaces

2024 Times-Picayune/Nola.com Top Workplace

2024 Edge of the Lake Magazine Readers’ Choice Favorite Surgery Center

2024 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Innovation

2024 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Purpose & Values

2024 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Professional Development

2024 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Well-being

2024 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Employee Appreciation

2024 Energage Top Workplaces in the Healthcare Industry

2024 Castle Connolly #3 in the State for Most Orthopedic Top Doctors

2024 CMS 5-star Rating for Quietness

2024 CMS 5-star Rating for Cleanliness

2024 CMS 5-star Rating for Hospital Patients Highly Recommend

2024 Nightingale Award Hospital of the Year (60 Beds or Fewer) From Louisiana Nurses Foundation and Louisiana State Nurses Association

2025 USA Today Top Workplaces

2025 New Orleans Top Workplace

2025 Energage Top Workplaces in the Healthcare Industry

2025 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Purpose & Values

2025 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Professional Development

2025 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Employee Well-Being

2025 Energage Top Workplaces for Culture Excellence in Employee Appreciation

2025 Press Ganey Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award®

2025 Women’s Choice Award® Best Hospitals for Orthopedics

2025 Women’s Choice Award® Best Hospitals for Minimally Invasive Surgery

2025 Healthgrades Top 10% in the Nation for Outpatient Joint Replacement

2025 Healthgrades 5-stars for Outpatient Total Knee Replacement

2025 Healthgrades 5-stars for Inpatient Spinal Fusion Surgery

2025 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience

2025 Healthgrades Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence

2025 Edge of the Lake Magazine Readers’ Choice Favorite Surgery Center

2025 CMS 5-star Rating for Quietness

2025 CMS 5-star Rating for Cleanliness

2025 CMS 5-star Rating for Care Transitions

2025 CMS 5-star Rating for Nurse Communication

2025 Blue Distinction® Center+ for Spine Surgery

2025 Blue Distinction® Center+ for Hip Replacement

2025 US News High Performing in Back Surgery – Spinal Fusion

2025 Inside New Orleans Magazine Readers’ Choice Favorite Surgery Center

2025 Inside New Orleans Magazine Readers’ Choice Favorite Hospital

2025 Inside New Orleans Magazine Readers’ Choice Favorite Imaging Center

2025 Inside New Orleans Magazine Readers’ Choice Favorite Urgent Care

2025 Best of St. Tammany in Orthopedics

2026 Becker’s Healthcare Named Top Recommended Hospital in Louisiana

2026 Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospital For Outpatient Joint Replacement

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.

AVALA Surgery Center

The AVALA Surgery Center, located in Metairie, Louisiana in Galleria Medical, stands as a premier medical campus for patients seeking 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. With a team of experienced professionals dedicated to patient well-being, the center ensures that each individual receives tailored care, ensuring comfort and efficacy throughout their journey to recovery.

Whether it’s addressing chronic pain, gastrointestinal concerns, or specialized procedures, AVALA Surgery Center prioritizes excellence and compassion in every aspect of patient care.

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AVALA Imaging Center
AVALA Imaging Center utilizes the latest state-of-the art diagnostic imaging technology to provide fast and clear imaging for our patients. The AVALA Imaging Center team is prepared to make your patient experience as stress-free as possible – Including flexible scheduling and a clean, spa-like environment combined to deliver you the best care possible.

Our Imaging Technology Includes:

Arthrography

CT

MRI

Nuclear Medicine

Ultrasound

X-ray

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AVALA Therapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY

AVALA Physical Therapy delivers patient focused care through research-guided treatment plans in order to provide pain relief and restoration to everyday living. Our therapists transform the average clinical visit into an experience where patients feel like the priority.

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HAND THERAPY

AVALA Hand Therapy’s services are provided by experienced, skilled, nationally board certified therapists. Our therapists work one-on-one with patients using advanced techniques to help patients achieve their goals and restore function.

Individually designed therapy programs are carefully developed for patients with injuries and/or medical conditions related to the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and fingers.

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AVALA Hammond
AVALA OrthoCare

AVALA OrthoCare is an Orthopedic Urgent Care facility where no appointment is necessary! Our board-certified orthopedic surgeons will treat all bone, joint, sprains, strains, and work or recreational injuries. We have onsite x-ray and physical therapy services. Skip the long and costly emergency room trips and visit AVALA OrthoCare instead!
AVALA Physician Network Clinics

The AVALA Physician Network provides patients with access to AVALA’s first-class surroundings, state-of-the-art medical technology, and trusted physician network. Meet the AVALA Physician Network:

AVALA Care
AVALA Care, located in Covington and Slidell, and our team of expert primary care/family medicine physicians provide comprehensive healthcare in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of chronic medical conditions, focusing on preventative health and wellness. We are happy to treat patients 16 years and older. Learn more.

AVALA Hand
AVALA Hand, located in Covington, Hammond, and Slidell, and our team of hand physicians have extensive training in all aspects of the wrist, hand, and elbow, including nerves, tendons, bones, and blood vessels. We aim to eliminate the pain and discomfort caused by injury or disease. Learn more.

AVALA Neuro
AVALA Neuro, located in Covington and Metairie, provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. Our neurology team specializes in treating conditions such as headaches, migraines, memory disorders, seizures, tremors, neuropathy, weakness, balance disorders, and other neurological conditions. Combining advanced medical expertise with compassionate, patient-centered care, we work closely with each patient to develop personalized treatment plans designed to improve function, health, and quality of life. New patients and physician referrals are welcome. Learn more.

AVALA Ortho
AVALA Ortho, located in Covington and Hammond, and our team of world-class orthopedic surgeons provide patients with the most innovative orthopedic treatments for bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions. With the use of cutting-edge medical and imaging technology, minimally invasive surgery, and physical therapy, our goal is to reduce your pain and get you moving again. Learn more.

AVALA Pain
AVALA Pain, located in Hammond, Metairie, and Slidell, provides neurology and pain management treatments to help reduce pain, improve function, and increase the quality of life for patients. Learn more.

AVALA Spine
AVALA Spine, located in Covington, Gretna, Hammond, Houma, Metairie, and Slidell, provides conservative to minimally invasive spine procedures to patients to treat arm, neck, back, and leg pain in the Greater New Orleans area and beyond. Learn more.