No resident. No fellow.
One surgeon (Dr. Katsevman) —
before, during, and after.

Yes — this is explicitly confirmed on the practice website and is a defining feature of how this practice is structured. There are no residents, no fellows, and no trainees. Dr. Katsevman performs 100% of every surgical procedure himself, including skin closure. At teaching hospitals and academic medical centers in Broward County and South Florida, the training model involves residents and fellows progressively performing portions of procedures. At this practice, the surgeon you chose is the surgeon who operates, every time, from first incision to final closure.

Yes — particularly if you have been recommended fusion for spondylolisthesis (TOPS may be a motion-preserving alternative with 77% vs 24% success rate), told disc replacement is not an option (both cervical and lumbar disc replacement are offered here), or scheduled for open laminectomy (minimally invasive tubular laminectomy may apply). Start with a telemedicine consultation from Fort Lauderdale. If a better option exists for your specific anatomy, the two-hour drive becomes straightforward. Many patients who start with telemedicine make one in-person trip to Naples and leave with a different surgical plan.

If you stay overnight in the hospital after surgery, Dr. Katsevman visits you personally during rounds — not a resident, not a covering physician. He checks on your recovery, addresses concerns, and clears you for discharge. Many Fort Lauderdale patients arrange a hotel stay in Naples for the night before surgery and one night after, then drive home the following day on I-75 East. Most minimally invasive procedures leave patients genuinely comfortable for the return trip.

Yes — and this is how most Fort Lauderdale patients begin. Upload your MRI and prior reports before the appointment. Get a real assessment of your diagnosis, options, and what Dr. Katsevman would recommend — without leaving Fort Lauderdale. If the conversation confirms a better path is available, the trip to Naples becomes the next step. Most patients who start with telemedicine make one in-person visit to Naples, either for a pre-surgical consultation or directly for surgery.

Yes — most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and others. Broward County patients are welcome. The team will verify your benefits before your appointment and manage prior authorization requirements. Out-of-network arrangements and GAP exception requests are also explored where applicable. Contact the Naples office at (239) 649-1662 to confirm your specific coverage.