The Joy & Boysie Bollinger Advanced Spine Center at Ochsner Health provides the most thorough spine care in the Gulf South. Our team of neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and advanced practice providers has extensive experience in treating all spinal disorders.

Ochsner’s advanced spine program is the only one in the Gulf South that combines the knowledge and expertise of both neurosurgical and orthopedic spine surgery. Our spine-fellowship trained surgeons work together as one team, collaborating during every phase of patient care. We also share our research methods, approaches and results. This allows us to treat a variety of advanced spinal conditions safely and efficiently.

Our clinical navigators help guide patients through their care journey, making sure they have seamless care and an overall excellent experience.

Clinical Trials & Research

We are at the forefront of spinal cancer care with access to the latest treatments and clinical trials.

The Bollinger Advanced Spine Center is actively engaged in research. We participate in research projects that involve reviewing radiation exposure during spine surgery and using artificial intelligence in spine surgery.