Serving West Palm Beach & Palm Beach County · Naples Office
No resident. No fellow.
One surgeon (Dr. Katsevman) —
before, during, and after.
Palm Beach County has excellent medical infrastructure and respected spine surgeons. Many operate within large health systems where residents and fellows perform portions of surgery as part of training. At this practice there are no residents, no fellows, and no exceptions — Dr. Katsevman performs every surgery himself, start to finish, and sees every post-operative patient personally. West Palm Beach patients make the two-hour drive for that difference — and for surgical options that require specific fellowship training not available everywhere.
"West Palm Beach patients ask the same question I hear from Miami and Fort Lauderdale: will you actually be doing the surgery? The answer is yes — every incision, every screw, every closure. And I will see you after. That is simply what this practice does."
Dr. G. Katsevman, MD · Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeonevery surgery himself
via I-75 West
start to finish
Doctor 2024, 2025, 2026
The difference that matters most
Academic center vs. private practice —
who actually does your surgery
Palm Beach County is served by JFK Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Wellington Regional, and several large academic-affiliated systems. These are respected institutions. They are also teaching programs where residents and fellows gain surgical experience by progressively performing portions of procedures under attending supervision. This is how the next generation of surgeons is trained. It is also something patients are not always fully aware of when they consent to surgery.
How surgery typically works at larger health systems
Residents and fellows assist with — and perform — portions of surgeryTeaching programs train surgeons by having trainees progressively operate under attending supervision. This is standard, expected, and how medical education works.
The attending may oversee multiple roomsIn some settings, a supervising surgeon is responsible for more than one operating room simultaneously, with a resident or fellow actively operating while the attending is available but elsewhere.
Post-operative care is often resident-managedOvernight hospital care and immediate post-surgical monitoring may be handled primarily by residents, with attending review during formal rounds rather than individual direct attention from the operating surgeon.
Communication may pass through layersConcerns and questions after surgery often reach the attending surgeon through residents or mid-level providers before being addressed 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.
One surgeon. One room. Start to finish.Dr. Katsevman is present and operating from the first cut to the last suture. He does not step out. He does not hand off. Period.
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 team you have not previously met.
Direct access throughout your careThe person who operated on you manages your recovery. Questions reach Dr. Katsevman directly, not through layers of intermediaries.
What personalized care actually means here
Not a phrase. A practice.
Palm Beach County patients are discerning. They know what good care looks like. The structural reality of a focused private practice built around one fellowship-trained surgeon is that personalized care is not aspirational — it is the only way the practice functions.
The consultation is yours
Your history is heard before your imaging is interpreted. The physical exam follows the conversation. You leave with a clear explanation of your diagnosis, your options, and the recommendation — not a rushed appointment and a surgery date.
The surgery is Dr. Katsevman’s
Every incision, every decompression, every screw, every closure. Performed by Dr. Katsevman himself. No residents, no fellows. The surgeon whose name is on the consent form is the surgeon in the operative field, beginning to end.
Recovery is followed personally
Hospital visits in person if you stay overnight. Clinic follow-up with Dr. Katsevman himself. The continuity from first consultation through full recovery runs through the same physician. No surprises about who is managing your care.
The size of the practice is the point
A large health system cannot offer this model by structure. A focused private practice built around one fellowship-trained surgeon is the only setting where every patient’s care genuinely runs through one set of hands from beginning to end. That is the design — not a limitation.
What to expect at every step
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Advanced options requiring specific fellowship training
What West Palm Beach patients find here
that may not be offered locally
Beyond the personalized care model, several procedures available at this practice require specific implant certification and fellowship training not universally available in Palm Beach County.
What’s available two hours west that may not be available at home
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. One of very few surgeons in Florida 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 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 official surgeon locator for all three.
Surgery at Naples facilities with robotics and navigation for every fusion, intraoperative CT for SI joint fusion, and neuromonitoring for every cervical procedure.
Surgical procedures available to West Palm Beach patients
Advanced procedures —
performed entirely by Dr. Katsevman
Consultations in Naples (~2 hrs from West Palm) 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 cage, no rods, no permanent fusion. Dr. K on official Premia Spine 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 in West Palm Second OpinionFind out whether a less invasive option exists and who will actually perform your surgery. Telemedicine available from West Palm Beach.
Learn more →Getting here from West Palm Beach
Two hours west on Alligator Alley —
straight shot to Naples
I-75 West (Alligator Alley) from West Palm Beach to Naples is a clean, flat highway drive across the state. The same route Miami and Fort Lauderdale patients use — just slightly longer from West Palm. Most patients start with telemedicine 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 West Palm Beach
via Florida Turnpike South to I-75 West (Alligator Alley)
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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. Many West Palm patients arrange one night in Naples before driving home the following morning.
Driving from West Palm Beach
Also serving: Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, and all of Palm Beach County. Stuart and Treasure Coast patients — see the Stuart & Treasure Coast spine surgeon page.
Questions from West Palm Beach & Palm Beach County 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. Dr. Katsevman performs 100% of every surgical procedure himself, including skin closure. At larger health systems and academic-affiliated hospitals in Palm Beach County, 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 scheduled for spine surgery in West Palm Beach. Is a second opinion worth the drive? +
Yes — particularly if you have been recommended fusion for spondylolisthesis (TOPS may be a motion-preserving alternative with 77% vs 24% success at 2 years), told disc replacement is not applicable (both cervical and lumbar disc replacement are available here), or scheduled for open laminectomy (minimally invasive tubular laminectomy without fusion may apply). Start with a telemedicine consultation from West Palm Beach. If a better option exists for your anatomy, the two-hour drive to Naples becomes straightforward. Many patients who start with telemedicine make one in-person trip and leave with a fundamentally different surgical plan.
Can I start with telemedicine from West Palm Beach? +
Yes — this is how most Palm Beach County patients begin. Upload your MRI and prior reports, schedule a video consultation, and get a genuine assessment of your imaging, diagnosis, and full range of options from home. If a less invasive surgical alternative applies to your case, you will hear about it with a clear explanation of why. 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 need to 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. He checks on your recovery, addresses concerns, and clears you for discharge. Many West Palm Beach patients arrange a hotel in Naples for the night before surgery and one night after, then take the Turnpike home the following day. Most minimally invasive procedures leave patients genuinely comfortable for the two-hour drive back.
Does Dr. Katsevman accept insurance for Palm Beach County patients? +
Yes — most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, and others. Palm Beach 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 coverage.
"West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray — Palm Beach County patients are some of the most informed and thorough patients I see. They’ve done the research, asked the hard questions, and made a deliberate decision to come west. That clarity makes for excellent surgical outcomes."
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 hours from West Palm Beach via Florida Turnpike & I-75 West · (239) 649-1662
Fort Myers office ~90 min from West Palm · (239) 437-1121
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
West Palm Beach & Palm Beach County
The surgeon you choose
is the surgeon who operates.
Start with telemedicine from West Palm Beach — or drive straight to Naples on the Turnpike. 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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