WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a condition that affects nerves in the wrist and hand. CTS causes tingling and numbness that can make even simple tasks hard to do. The good news: it can be treated to control symptoms. Talk with an AVALA Hand Surgeon about your options.

COVINGTON, LOUISIANA – AVALA is pleased to announce that Pinnacle Medical Network and their team of orthopedic surgeons have joined the AVALA Physician Network. Dr. Paul van Deventer, Dr. Roderick Chandler, and Dr. Jason Rudd join to build the foundation for AVALA Ortho, AVALA’s newest campus location specializing in integrated orthopedics. This team of physicians […]

BREAKING NEWS: The Northshore’s first micro-invasive surgical treatment of glaucoma, targeting all three points of resistance, was performed at AVALA by Dr. Satya Reddy with Louisiana Cornea Specialists. This surgery has never been performed on the Northshore and we are proud to offer the latest innovative healthcare solutions to our community. The OMNI Surgical System […]

Physician Appointments If you are in need of a physician appointment please contact AVALA’s personal concierge at 833-AVALA4U (833-282-5248). Operation Blue Roof FEMA’s Operation Blue Roof Program is back up and running, and it’s fully paid for by FEMA through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to have a temporary roof installed by professionals. To apply, […]

What is spinal stenosis?  Spinal stenosis happens when the spaces in the spine narrow and create pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that comes out of the base of the brain and runs down the center of the spine. The nerve roots branch out from […]