Serving Stuart, Port St. Lucie & the Treasure Coast · Naples Office
No resident. No fellow.
One surgeon (Dr. Katsevman) —
before, during, and after.
The Treasure Coast has capable local spine care. What it does not have is a private practice where no residents or fellows exist — where the surgeon who consults you performs your surgery start to finish and sees you personally after. Stuart, Port St. Lucie, and Jensen Beach patients make the two-hour drive to Naples for that difference, and for surgical options that require specific fellowship training not available everywhere.
"Treasure Coast patients often come in having seen excellent local doctors. What they haven’t always had is a surgeon who performs every step of the procedure themselves, sees them personally after surgery, and offers TOPS, disc replacement, and minimally invasive laminectomy alongside the standard options."
Dr. G. Katsevman, MD · Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeonevery surgery himself
via Florida Turnpike or I-95/I-75
start to finish
Doctor 2024, 2025, 2026
The difference that matters most
Who actually does your surgery —
and who sees you after
Martin County and St. Lucie County have hospitals and spine surgeons. Many operate within larger health systems where residents and fellows are part of the care model — assisting with and progressively performing surgical procedures as part of training. This is how surgeons are trained. It is not how this practice works.
How care typically works at larger health systems
Residents and fellows assist with surgeryIn teaching programs and larger health systems, trainees progressively perform portions of procedures under attending supervision. This is the standard training model and is expected at these institutions.
Motion-preserving alternatives not always offeredTOPS for spondylolisthesis, minimally invasive multi-level laminectomy without fusion, and cervical and lumbar disc replacement require specific certification not universally available in every practice or health system.
Post-operative care often involves teamsOvernight hospital care and follow-up may be managed by residents or covering physicians rather than the attending surgeon who performed the operation.
Communication may pass through layersQuestions and concerns after surgery often reach the operating surgeon through intermediaries rather than directly.
How it works at this practice
No residents. No fellows. No exceptions.Dr. Katsevman performs 100% of every surgical procedure himself — every incision, every decompression, every screw, every closure. The surgeon you chose is the surgeon who operates.
Full spectrum of surgical optionsTOPS motion-preserving surgery, minimally invasive multi-level laminectomy without fusion, cervical and lumbar disc replacement — all available alongside ACDF, fusion, and SI joint fusion.
Dr. Katsevman sees every post-operative patient personallyHospital visits in person if you stay overnight. Clinic follow-up appointments with Dr. Katsevman himself. Not a resident team, not a covering physician.
Direct access throughout your careThe person who operated on you is the person managing your recovery. Your questions reach Dr. Katsevman directly.
What personalized care looks like here
Not a phrase. A practice.
A focused private practice built around one fellowship-trained surgeon is the only structure where every patient’s care genuinely runs through one set of hands from beginning to end. Treasure Coast patients who have felt anonymous in larger systems describe this difference immediately.
The consultation is yours
Your history is heard before your imaging is interpreted. The physical exam follows the conversation. You leave understanding your diagnosis, your options, and the recommendation — and why. Not rushed. Not templated.
The surgery is Dr. Katsevman’s
Every incision, every decompression, every screw, every closure. No residents, no fellows, no hand-off. The surgeon whose name is on the consent form is the surgeon in the operative field for the entire procedure, start to finish.
Recovery is followed personally
Hospital visits in person if you stay overnight. Clinic follow-up with Dr. Katsevman himself. The continuity of care — from first consultation through full recovery — runs through the same physician throughout. No surprises, no strangers.
The size of the practice is the point
A high-volume hospital system cannot offer this by structure — not because the surgeons are less skilled, but because institutional training programs require resident involvement. This practice is built specifically so that every patient’s care is personal. That is the design.
What to expect at every step
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Surgical options not available everywhere
What requires specific fellowship training
Beyond the personalized care model, several surgical procedures available at this practice require specific implant certification and fellowship training in minimally invasive techniques not universally available in Martin County or St. Lucie County.
What Treasure Coast patients find here that may not be offered locally
TOPS motion-preserving surgery — FDA Breakthrough Device for Grade I spondylolisthesis with stenosis. 77% vs 24% overall clinical success versus fusion at 2 years. No cage, no rods, no permanent fusion. Dr. Katsevman is on the official Premia Spine surgeon locator.
Minimally invasive tubular laminectomy — up to 3 levels through a quarter-inch incision. Posterior ligaments preserved. Same-day discharge. No fusion required for many patients told they need it.
Cervical and lumbar disc replacement — Simplify®, ProDisc-C®, and ProDisc-L®. Motion preserved. Fewer long-term reoperations versus fusion. Dr. Katsevman is on the surgeon locator for all three devices.
Surgery at Naples facilities with robotics and navigation for every fusion case, intraoperative CT for SI joint fusion, and neuromonitoring for every cervical procedure.
Surgical procedures available to Treasure Coast patients
Advanced procedures —
performed entirely by Dr. Katsevman
Consultations in Naples (~2 hrs from Stuart) or Fort Myers (~90 min). Surgery at advanced Naples hospital facilities. Telemedicine to start from home.
FDA Breakthrough Device. 77% vs 24% success vs. fusion at 2 years. No rods, no cage, no permanent fusion. Dr. K on official surgeon locator.
Learn more → 02 Stenosis · Spondylolisthesis Minimally Invasive LaminectomyQuarter-inch incision. Up to 3 levels. Posterior ligaments preserved. Same-day discharge. No restrictions at 6 weeks.
Learn more → 03 Herniated disc · Sciatica 3R Discectomy™Remove (METRx <¼") · Replace (Barricaid® 81% fewer reherniations) · Regenerate (PRP). Same-day discharge.
Learn more → 04 Neck pain · Arm pain Cervical Disc ReplacementSimplify® & ProDisc-C® — surgeon locator listed. Motion preserved. 4× fewer reoperations at 7 years vs. fusion.
Learn more → 05 Lower back · DDD Lumbar Disc ReplacementProDisc-L® — 300,000+ implants, 35+ years data. Nearly 4× less adjacent degeneration vs. fusion. Motion preserved.
Learn more → 06 Myelopathy · Radiculopathy ACDF Cervical FusionLipstick-sized incision. No muscles cut. Neuromonitoring every case. Prevertebral steroids. Performed entirely by Dr. Katsevman.
Learn more → 07 When fusion is truly needed Lumbar FusionEOS EDGE alignment planning. Robotics and navigation every case. BMAC biologic augmentation. aprevo® custom 3D-printed implants.
Learn more → 08 Chronic buttock & pelvic pain SI Joint FusionTORQ lateral screws. Intraoperative CT confirms placement before waking. 3cm incision. Same-day discharge. PRP option.
Learn more → 09 Before you commit Second OpinionScheduled for surgery on the Treasure Coast? Find out whether a less invasive alternative exists and who will actually perform it. Telemedicine available.
Learn more →Getting here from Stuart & the Treasure Coast
Two hours west —
Florida Turnpike or I-95 to Alligator Alley
From Stuart, the drive to Naples is approximately two hours. Two clean highway options with no city traffic through most of the route. Most Treasure Coast patients start with a telemedicine consultation from home, then make one trip west for the in-person visit or surgery.
Naples Office
Physicians Regional Medical Center, 1st Floor
6101 Pine Ridge Road #101
Naples, FL 34119
~2 hours from Stuart
via Florida Turnpike to I-75 West, or I-95 South to I-75 West
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Surgery location: Surgery is performed at Naples hospital facilities — same address as the Naples consultation office. Robotics and navigation for fusion, intraoperative CT for SI joint fusion, neuromonitoring for all cervical procedures. Most procedures are same-day discharge.
Overnight stay: If you stay overnight, Dr. Katsevman visits you personally in the hospital — not a resident team. Many Treasure Coast patients arrange one night in Naples before the return drive east.
Driving from Stuart & Port St. Lucie
Fort Myers option: The Fort Myers office at 8380 Riverwalk Park Blvd #320 is approximately 90 minutes from Stuart via the Turnpike — (239) 437-1121. A good option for an initial consultation before making the full trip to Naples.
Also serving: Jensen Beach, Hobe Sound, Tequesta, Palm City, and northern Palm Beach County. West Palm Beach patients — see the West Palm Beach spine surgeon page.
Questions from Stuart & Treasure Coast patients
What patients ask before making the drive
Does Dr. Katsevman really perform the entire surgery himself? +
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 at this practice. Dr. Katsevman performs 100% of every surgical procedure himself, including skin closure. At larger health systems serving the Treasure Coast, the training model involves residents and fellows progressively performing portions of procedures. At this practice, the surgeon you chose is the surgeon who operates, from first incision to final closure, every time.
I have been recommended spine surgery on the Treasure Coast. Should I get a second opinion? +
Yes — particularly if you have been recommended fusion for spondylolisthesis (TOPS may be a motion-preserving alternative with 77% vs 24% success rate at 2 years), told disc replacement is not an option (both cervical and lumbar disc replacement are available here), or scheduled for open laminectomy (minimally invasive tubular laminectomy may apply). Start with a telemedicine consultation from Stuart or Port St. Lucie. If a better option exists, the two-hour drive to Naples becomes the obvious next step.
Can I start with a telemedicine consultation from the Treasure Coast? +
Yes — and this is how most Treasure Coast patients begin. Upload your MRI and prior reports, schedule a video consultation, and get a real assessment of your diagnosis, options, and what Dr. Katsevman would recommend — from home in Stuart, Port St. Lucie, or Jensen Beach. Most patients who start with telemedicine make one in-person trip to Naples within one to two weeks, either for a pre-surgical consultation or directly for surgery.
What happens if I stay overnight after surgery? +
If you stay overnight in the hospital after surgery, Dr. Katsevman visits you personally during rounds — not a resident, not a covering physician, not a mid-level provider. He checks on your recovery, addresses concerns, and clears you for discharge. Many Treasure Coast patients arrange one night in Naples and return home the following morning on the Turnpike or I-95. Most minimally invasive procedures leave patients genuinely comfortable for the two-hour return drive.
Does Dr. Katsevman accept insurance for Martin and St. Lucie County patients? +
Yes — most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and others. Martin and St. Lucie County patients are welcome at both the Naples and Fort Myers offices. The team will verify your benefits and manage prior authorization before your appointment. Contact Naples at (239) 649-1662 or Fort Myers at (239) 437-1121 to confirm your coverage.
"Treasure Coast patients make the drive to Naples for two reasons: the options that exist here and the certainty of who performs the surgery. Those two things together — the full spectrum of minimally invasive procedures performed entirely by one fellowship-trained surgeon — is what this practice is built around."
Gennadiy (Gene) A. Katsevman, MD
Neurosurgeon & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeon
No residents · No trainees · Dr. Katsevman performs every surgery start to finish, including skin closure
Dr. Katsevman sees every post-operative patient personally — in hospital and in clinic
Naples office ~2 hrs from Stuart · Fort Myers ~90 min · Telemedicine available
Surgery at Naples hospital facilities — robotics & navigation, intraoperative CT, neuromonitoring
Fellowship-trained at Barrow Neurological Institute under Dr. Juan Uribe
TOPS · Simplify® · ProDisc-C® & ProDisc-L® — official surgeon locator listings
30+ peer-reviewed publications · Naples Top Doctor 2024, 2025, 2026
5-star Google · Healthgrades Choice · WebMD Preferred · U.S. News Patients’ Top Choice
Full background, training & publications → floridaspinesurgeon.org/about
Stuart, Port St. Lucie & the Treasure Coast
The surgeon you choose
is the surgeon who operates — and who sees you after.
Start with telemedicine from the Treasure Coast — or drive straight to Naples. Bring your imaging and prior recommendations. Find out what the full spectrum of options looks like when one fellowship-trained surgeon is responsible for all of it.
6101 Pine Ridge Road #101, Naples, FL 34119
Fort Myers, FL 33919
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