Southern Surgical Hospital announced the addition of minimally invasive neurosurgery to its clinical services provided to the residents of Slidell and surrounding communities.

“Southern Surgical Hospital continually strengthens our clinical care with the best and safest technology has to offer within the medical industry,” Michael Pisciotta, chief executive officer of Southern Surgical Hospital, said. “Through the improvements in technology, the expertise of our physicians is enhanced and realized in the delivery of outstanding patient care.”

Leading the efforts were Dr. Donald Dietze and Dr. Alan Weems. Dietze and Weems are board certified neurological surgeons and both physicians have vast experience with pain syndromes that are often associated with cranial issues. They have dedicated their practice to improving the surgical process of neurosurgery and medical treatment protocols to enhance clinical outcomes and the patient’s speed of recovery. Dietze trained at the University of Florida Department of Neurosurgery and is a native of New Orleans. He specializes in vascular neurosurgery and skull base surgery. Weems trained at Tulane University Department of Neurosurgery and specializes in cranial tumors.

“Dr. Dietze and Dr. Weems’ expertise and commitment to improving patient care in the field of neurosurgery was essential in our ability to bring minimally invasive neurosurgery to Southern Surgical Hospital,” Pisciotta said. “Our staff is honored these two physicians recognized our ability to maintain the high standards of clinical excellence and patient care they are dedicated to providing.”

For more information on Southern Surgical Hospital, visit www.SSHLA.com or call 641-0600.