Joseph M Zavatsky MD
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Spine Surgeon - Spine & Scoliosis Specialists
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3535 Severn AveSte 8Metairie, LA 70002
Phone+1 855-752-2225
Fax+1 800-793-3305
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Summary
- Dr. Joseph Zavatsky is an orthopaedic surgeon at Spine & Scoliosis Specialists specializing in spine surgery, based in Metairie, LA. He completed his fellowship in spine surgery of at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a traveling AO Spine Fellowship in Milan Italy, along with his orthopaedic surgery residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He currently practices as an orthopaedics spine surgeon and has privileges at East Jefferson General Hospital and Jefferson Ambulatory Surgery Center. Dr. Zavatsky's clinical expertise includes minimally invasive spinal surgery, motion preservation surgery, and adult and pediatric spinal deformity / scoliosis surgery. He has contributed numerous publications in reputable journals such as The Spine Journal and European Spine Journal.
Education & Training
NYU Grossman School of Medicine/Hospital for Joint DiseasesFellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery Of The Spine, 2007 - 2008
Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2002 - 2007
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2011 - 2027
LA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsEvaluating the biomechanical effects of pedicle subtraction osteotomy at different lumbar levels: a finite element investigation.Niloufar Shekouhi, Sudharshan Tripathi, Alekos Theologis, Muzammil Mumtaz, Hassan Serhan
The Spine Journal. 2024-11-01 - 3 citationsLumbar Disc Degeneration Affects the Risk of Rod Fracture Following PSO; A Finite Element Study.Ardalan Seyed Vosoughi, Niloufar Shekouhi, Amin Joukar, Michael Zavatsky, Vijay K Goel
Global Spine Journal. 2023-10-01 - 11 citationsBiomechanical comparison of multi-rod constructs by satellite rod configurations (in-line vs. lateral) and screw types (monoaxial vs. polyaxial) spanning a lumbar pedi...Niloufar Shekouhi, Ardalan S Vosoughi, Joseph M Zavatsky, Vijay K Goel, Alekos A Theologis
European Spine Journal. 2022-11-01
Press Mentions
Dr. Marc Cohen: 4 Big Coverage Challenges for Spine Surgeons FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016- 5 Spine Experts on Most Exciting Technology for Spinal Surgery FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016
- 59 Great Orthopedic Surgeons Recommended by Healthcare Leaders FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016
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