Spine Surgeon Serving Fort Myers, FL · Fort Myers Office
Fort Myers’s Minimally Invasive
Spine Specialist
Fort Myers residents with back pain, neck pain, sciatica, or spinal stenosis no longer need to travel to Tampa or Miami for advanced spine surgery. Dr. Katsevman treats the full spectrum of cervical and lumbar spine conditions from his Fort Myers office, with same-day surgery, no fusion when possible, and a philosophy of minimal intervention for maximum results.
"Fort Myers patients deserve the same access to advanced spine surgery that patients in larger cities have. The Fort Myers office is minutes away — and the technology and technique we bring are as good as anywhere in the country."
Dr. G. Katsevman, MD · Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeonto our Fort Myers office
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Advanced spine care — minutes from your front door
Fort Myers is Lee County’s largest city — and yet most residents with complex spine conditions have historically been referred out of the region entirely. Dr. Katsevman’s Fort Myers office brings fellowship-trained minimally invasive spine surgery, disc replacement, TOPS, and the full spectrum of cervical and lumbar procedures to a location you can reach in about 20 minutes.
Fort Myers Office
8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd #320
Fort Myers, FL 33919
~20 minutes from central Fort Myers
Via Fort Myers Bridge & US-41
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Can’t make it in?
Dr. Katsevman offers telemedicine consultations and second opinions for Fort Myers patients who prefer to start from home. Review your MRI, discuss your symptoms, and get a clear recommendation without leaving Fort Myers.
Schedule Telemedicine →Conditions treated in Fort Myers & Lee County
What brings Fort Myers spine patients to us
These are the most common conditions we treat for patients from Fort Myers and Lee County. Click any condition to learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
Leg pain, cramping, and walking difficulty caused by a narrowed lumbar canal. One of the most common conditions in Fort Myers’s older population — and one of the most undertreated.
Learn about stenosis → Lower back · Instability SpondylolisthesisA slipped vertebra causing back and leg pain. Most patients are told they need fusion — many don’t. Dr. Katsevman offers TOPS and laminectomy without fusion for the right candidates.
Learn about spondylolisthesis → Neck & lower back Herniated DiscA ruptured disc compressing a nerve root and causing arm or leg pain. Most improve without surgery. When surgery is needed, Dr. Katsevman performs it through an incision smaller than a quarter.
Learn about herniated disc → Leg pain · Radiating SciaticaShooting pain from the lower back into the buttock, leg, or foot. Caused by nerve compression — the treatment depends on the source. Dr. Katsevman identifies and treats the specific cause.
Learn about sciatica → Neck · Arms · Balance Cervical StenosisNarrowing of the cervical canal causing arm pain, hand weakness, and balance problems. When the spinal cord is compressed (myelopathy), timely treatment is critical.
Learn about cervical stenosis → Spinal cord · Urgent Cervical MyelopathySpinal cord compression causing hand clumsiness, balance loss, and progressive weakness. The cord cannot recover what it permanently loses — earlier evaluation leads to better outcomes.
Learn about myelopathy → Pelvis · Buttock pain SI Joint DysfunctionDeep buttock and lower back pain from the sacroiliac joint — a diagnosis many physicians miss. When correctly identified, SI joint fusion patients are some of the most satisfied in the practice.
Learn about SI joint pain → Neck · Arm pain Cervical RadiculopathyA pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain, numbness, or weakness. Often treatable without surgery. When surgery is needed, ACDF or disc replacement are both options.
Learn about cervical radiculopathy → Spine · Aging Degenerative Disc DiseaseWorn discs causing chronic neck or back pain. Not every patient with DDD needs surgery — and when surgery is appropriate, fusion is not always the only option.
Learn about DDD → Legs · Walking difficulty Neurogenic ClaudicationButtock and leg cramping or heaviness that comes on with walking and is relieved by sitting. Caused by lumbar stenosis. Often resolvable with minimally invasive decompression without fusion.
Learn about claudication → Prior surgery · Ongoing pain Failed Back Surgery SyndromePersistent pain after spine surgery that has left you without answers. The fusion may be solid — but the pain source may be an adjacent level, SI joint, hardware issue, or alignment problem.
Learn more → Scheduled for surgery? Second OpinionBeen recommended fusion, open laminectomy, or surgery you are not sure about? Dr. Katsevman offers in-person and telemedicine second opinions — and frequently identifies less invasive options.
Request a second opinion →Surgical procedures available to Fort Myers patients
Advanced surgical options not available everywhere
These procedures require specialized fellowship training and are not available at every practice in Southwest Florida. Fort Myers patients now have access to all of them without leaving Lee County.
FDA Breakthrough Device. 77% vs 24% success versus fusion at 2 years. No rods, no cage, no permanent fusion. Motion preserved. Dr. Katsevman is on the official Premia Spine surgeon locator — one of few in Florida.
Learn more → 02 Stenosis · Spondylolisthesis Minimally Invasive LaminectomyThe only surgeon in Naples/Fort Myers performing up to 3-level decompression through a single quarter-inch incision. Posterior ligaments preserved. No fusion needed. Same-day discharge. No restrictions at 6 weeks.
Learn more → 03 Herniated disc · Sciatica The 3R Discectomy™Remove (METRx tube, <¼" incision) · Replace (Barricaid® annular closure, 81% fewer reherniations) · Regenerate (PRP). Same-day. No restrictions at 6 weeks.
Learn more → 04 Neck pain · Arm pain Cervical Disc ReplacementMotion-preserving alternative to ACDF. Simplify® & ProDisc-C® — Dr. K on surgeon locator for both. 4× fewer reoperations at 7 years vs. fusion. No collar required.
Learn more → 05 Lower back · Disc disease Lumbar Disc ReplacementProDisc-L® — FDA approved, 300,000+ implants, 35+ years of data. Nearly 4× less adjacent segment disease vs. fusion. Motion preserved. 30%+ faster return to work.
Learn more → 06 Neck · Myelopathy · Radiculopathy ACDF Cervical FusionGold standard for cervical stenosis and myelopathy. Lipstick-sized incision, no muscles cut, neuromonitoring every fusion case, prevertebral steroids to minimize swallowing issues. Same-day or next-day discharge.
Learn more → 07 Instability · Deformity · High-grade slip Lumbar FusionWhen fusion is truly needed — done right. EOS EDGE alignment planning before surgery. Robotics and navigation on every case. ALIF, LLIF/XLIF/PTP, TLIF, PLIF. BMAC biologic augmentation available.
Learn more → 08 Pelvis · Chronic buttock pain SI Joint FusionTORQ lateral screw system — most clinical data of any SI fusion hardware. Intraoperative CT confirms screw placement before waking. 3cm incision. Same-day discharge. PRP option.
Learn more → 09 Stenosis · Foraminal compression MIS Laminotomy & ForaminotomyTargeted decompression of a single nerve root through a small incision — using an ultrasonic bone scalpel for precision bone removal with minimal bleeding. Same-day discharge.
Learn more → 10 Hand · Wrist · Numbness Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel ReleaseTiny wrist incision, no palm scar, faster grip recovery than open CTR. Same-day discharge. Most patients are using the hand within days.
Learn more → 11 Elbow · Hand · Tingling Cubital Tunnel DecompressionUlnar nerve decompression at the elbow for numbness, tingling, and weakness in the ring and small fingers. Same-day procedure.
Learn more → 12 Foot drop · Leg · Peroneal nerve Peroneal Nerve DecompressionDecompression of the peroneal nerve at the knee for foot drop — inability to lift the foot when walking. Often misdiagnosed as a lumbar problem. Same-day discharge.
Learn more → 13 Vertebral fracture · Osteoporosis Kyphoplasty & SpineJackMinimally invasive stabilization of vertebral compression fractures. Cement or titanium expandable implant restores vertebral height and eliminates fracture pain. Same-day discharge.
Learn more → 14 Chronic pain · Failed back surgery Spinal Cord StimulatorSCS trial and permanent implant for chronic spine and nerve pain. Covered by most insurance when other treatments have failed. Trial performed first — proceed to permanent only if effective.
Learn more → 15 Before you say yes to surgery Second OpinionBeen told you need fusion, open laminectomy, or major spine surgery? Get a second opinion from a fellowship-trained minimally invasive specialist. Telemedicine available from your Fort Myers home.
Learn more →Why Fort Myers patients choose Dr. Katsevman
Not all spine surgeons offer the same options
Most practices default to fusion for stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and disc disease. Dr. Katsevman evaluates every case for motion-preserving alternatives first — TOPS, disc replacement, tubular laminectomy, 3R Discectomy. Fusion is recommended when it is genuinely the best answer, not as a default.
Quarter-inch incisions. Muscle-sparing approaches. Same-day discharge. No restrictions at 6 weeks. This is not a marketing claim — it is the routine at every surgery where anatomy allows. Most Fort Myers patients are back to normal activity in 6 weeks or less.
EOS EDGE full-body alignment planning before every fusion. Robotics and navigation on every fusion case. Neuromonitoring on every cervical, thoracic, and lumbar fusion case. Intraoperative CT for SI joint fusion. These are not optional features — they are the standard at this practice.
Dr. Katsevman completed his fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute under Dr. Juan Uribe — a world pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery and one of the most technically demanding training programs in neurosurgery. Fort Myers patients get access to that level of training right here in Lee County.
Common questions from Fort Myers patients
What Fort Myers patients ask most
Where is Dr. Katsevman’s Fort Myers office? +
The Fort Myers office is located at 8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd #320, Fort Myers, FL 33919 — easily accessible from US-41, Daniels Parkway, and Colonial Boulevard. Ample parking. For patients who prefer to start with a telemedicine consultation, that is also available to review imaging and discuss symptoms before an in-person visit.
Where is surgery performed for Fort Myers patients? +
Surgery for Fort Myers patients is performed in Naples at one of three accredited facilities: NASA Surgery Center of Naples (NASA ASC), Physicians Regional Medical Center (PRMC), or NCH Healthcare System — depending on the procedure. Most minimally invasive procedures are same-day: arrive in the morning, have surgery, recover for a few hours, and go home the same day. All three facilities are equipped with EOS EDGE imaging, intraoperative navigation, and robotic-assisted technology.
Does Dr. Katsevman accept insurance for Fort Myers patients? +
Yes — Dr. Katsevman works with most major insurance plans. Fort Myers patients with Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and many other carriers can be seen at the Fort Myers office. Our team will verify your specific benefits before your appointment. We also work with out-of-network arrangements and GAP exception requests where applicable. Patients from Fort Myers, Estero, Cape Coral, and Bonita Springs can often be seen the same week.
I’ve been told I need spine surgery by another doctor. Should I get a second opinion first? +
Yes — particularly if you have been recommended fusion, open laminectomy, or major cervical surgery. A second opinion from a fellowship-trained minimally invasive spine specialist frequently reveals less invasive options that were not offered. Dr. Katsevman provides second opinions in person at the Fort Myers office or by telemedicine. Bring your MRI. Many patients find the recommended procedure changes after a second opinion — or that the same procedure can be done with a smaller incision, shorter recovery, and same-day discharge.
What makes Dr. Katsevman different from other spine surgeons in Fort Myers? +
Several things. First, the breadth of surgical options available locally: TOPS motion-preserving surgery, minimally invasive tubular laminectomy (up to 3 levels through a quarter-inch incision), cervical and lumbar disc replacement, ACDF, SI joint fusion, and the 3R Discectomy with Barricaid annular closure. Most practices in Fort Myers and Lee County offer a subset of these. Second, Barrow Neurological Institute fellowship training — one of the world's premier minimally invasive spine surgery centers. Third, the technology: EOS EDGE alignment planning, robotic-assisted navigation, intraoperative CT. Fourth, the philosophy: fusion only when genuinely indicated, not as a default.
"Fort Myers is my Lee County home. My goal is to make sure patients here have access to the full range of minimally invasive spine options — TOPS, disc replacement, same-day laminectomy without fusion — without having to travel to Tampa or Miami to get them."
Gennadiy (Gene) A. Katsevman, MD
Neurosurgeon & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon
Fort Myers office · 8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd #320 · (239) 437-1121
Fellowship-trained at Barrow Neurological Institute under Dr. Juan Uribe — world pioneer in minimally invasive spine surgery
Neurosurgery residency, West Virginia University — Level 1 Trauma Center
Offers TOPS, tubular laminectomy, disc replacement (cervical & lumbar), ACDF, SI fusion, 3R Discectomy, lumbar fusion
TOPS surgeon locator · Simplify® surgeon locator · ProDisc-C & ProDisc-L surgeon locator
30+ peer-reviewed publications in spine surgery and neurosurgery
Naples Top Doctor in Neurosurgery — 2024, 2025, and 2026
5-star Google rating · Healthgrades Choice · WebMD Preferred · U.S. News Patients’ Top Choice
Telemedicine consultations available statewide
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