Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Chronic pain in the neck or back can make it hard to complete everyday activities. For patients who have exhausted non-surgical options such as physical therapy or pain management, minimally invasive spine (MIS) surgery is an option that can help patients gain relief and get back to their life as quickly as possible.
AVALA Hospital specializes in MIS surgery and has invested in the newest technology and imaging to allow our physicians to operate on your spine safely with less pain.

Robotic Spine Surgery
AVALA is the only hospital on the Northshore offering robotic spine surgery utilizing the Globus ExcelsiusGPS Robot and Technology. Our physicians are part of an elite training group specializing in this technology.

Spine & Robotic Surgery Physicians
Jeremy James, MD
DISC of Louisiana
Clinic Locations: Covington, Hammond, Slidell, Metairie, Houma, Gonzales, and Baton Rouge

Justin Owen, MD
DISC of Louisiana
Clinic Locations: Covington, Hammond, Slidell, Metairie, Houma, Gonzales, and Baton Rouge
Samer Shamieh, MD
DISC of Louisiana
Clinic Locations: Covington, Hammond, Slidell, Metairie, Houma, Gonzales, and Baton Rouge

Sean Rider, MD
DISC of Louisiana
Clinic Locations: Covington, Hammond, Slidell, Metairie, Houma, Gonzales, and Baton Rouge