Meet David McConda, MD

Quick Facts:

• Specialty: Orthopedic Spine Surgery — Cervical, Lumbar, and SI Joint

• Title: Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Aptiva Health

• Fellowship: AOSpine North America Spine Surgery Fellowship · OrthoCarolina Spine Center · Charlotte, NC

• Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery · West Virginia University School of Medicine

• MD: University of Louisville School of Medicine · Louisville, KY

• Undergraduate: Georgetown College · Bachelor of Science, Computer Science · Cum Laude

• Board Certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) · 2021

• Licensed in: Kentucky and Indiana (Indiana Professional License since 2019)

• Treats: Cervical and lumbar disc herniation, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, SI joint dysfunction, failed back surgery, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy

• Specialized Procedures: Microdiscectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), minimally invasive lumbar fusion, SI joint fusion (SI-Bone iFuse), cervical disc replacement

• Locations: Louisville, KY & Lexington, KY

• Accepting New Patients: Yes

• Schedule: Online or call 502-909-0772 (Louisville) or 859-592-1008 (Lexington)

About Dr. McConda

Dr. David McConda is a fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon serving patients throughout Kentucky and Indiana. He completed advanced spine surgery fellowship training at OrthoCarolina Spine Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the nation's largest and most respected orthopedic spine programs. There, he received comprehensive subspecialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions, including both non-operative and surgical management of complex spinal disorders.

Dr. McConda's roots are in Kentucky. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cum Laude, from Georgetown College before receiving his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2010. He then completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, where he trained extensively in musculoskeletal trauma, joint reconstruction, and spinal disorders before pursuing fellowship specialization in spine surgery.

His background in computer science—an uncommon distinction among spine surgeons—shapes his approach to patient care grounded in analytical problem-solving and a deep understanding of emerging technologies in spine surgery. This expertise provides valuable insight into advanced medical imaging, surgical navigation, robotics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and clinical research. Such training also enables thoughtful evaluation of new technologies and fosters innovation in surgical techniques, tools, and software designed to enhance patient outcomes.

Dr. McConda is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), having achieved certification on November 18, 2021, and remains actively engaged in continuing professional education and Maintenance of Certification.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. McConda has contributed to orthopedic and spine research throughout his training and career. His academic interests have included orthopedic oncology, musculoskeletal health, spinal disorders, and the application of emerging technologies to improve patient care and surgical decision-making. A complete list of scholarly work, presentations, and research contributions is available in his curriculum vitae.

Dr. McConda has been licensed in Indiana since 2019, allowing him to care for patients throughout both Kentucky and Indiana as Aptiva Health continues to expand access to specialized spine care across the region.

AOSpine Fellowship Training: Why It Matters for Spine Patients

AOSpine is the international spine-care arm of the AO Foundation, a Swiss-based orthopedic education foundation founded in 1958 that has trained more than 800,000 surgeons worldwide. AOSpine sets the clinical and surgical standards used by spine surgeons globally and runs a tiered fellowship program in North America designed to produce subspecialty-trained spine surgeons with deep technical exposure across the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine.

The AOSpine North America Fellowship at OrthoCarolina Spine Center — where Dr. McConda completed his subspecialty training — is one of a small number of AOSpine-affiliated programs in the United States. OrthoCarolina is one of the largest orthopedic groups in the country, with case volumes that allow fellows to scrub on a substantial breadth of spine surgery during the fellowship year: minimally invasive lumbar fusion, anterior and posterior cervical procedures, motion-preservation surgery (cervical disc replacement, lumbar disc replacement), revision spine surgery, complex deformity, and SI joint fusion.

Many of the fellowship's alumni go on to practice in the largest spine centers in the country and to publish, teach, and lead surgeon training programs themselves. Dr. McConda joined that group: today he serves as course faculty teaching minimally invasive lumbar fusion and SI joint fusion technique to other surgeons.

For patients in Louisville, Lexington, and Indianapolis, what this means in practical terms is that the same standardized AOSpine clinical approach used by spine surgeons globally is what Dr. McConda brings to your case — refined through subspecialty training at one of the largest spine centers in the U.S. and continuously updated through his ongoing peer-review work for the major spine journals.

Conditions Treated & Specialized Procedures

specialized procedures:

• Lumbar microdiscectomy

• Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)

• Cervical disc replacement

• Minimally invasive lumbar fusion (MAS-TLIF)

• Lumbar laminectomy

• Lumbar laminotomy

• Sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion (SI-Bone iFuse)

• Lumbar disc decompression

• Revision spine surgery

Dr. McConda’s Education & Training

• Spine Surgery Fellowship — AOSpine North America Spine Surgery Fellowship · OrthoCarolina Spine Center · Charlotte, NC · 2017

• Orthopaedic Surgery Residency — West Virginia University School of Medicine · Morgantown, WV · 2016

• Doctor of Medicine — University of Louisville School of Medicine · Louisville, KY · 2010

• Bachelor of Science, Computer Science — Georgetown College · Georgetown, KY · 2002 · Cum Laude

Board Certification & Surgical Credentials

• Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) — initial certification November 18, 2021. Actively participating in Maintenance of Certification (MOC).

• Licensed by the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure.

• Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, License #01082756A — active since 2019.

• Member, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).

Research & Academic Contributions

Dr. McConda has participated in peer-reviewed orthopedic research and academic scholarship throughout his medical training and professional career. His work reflects a commitment to advancing the understanding of musculoskeletal conditions, surgical outcomes, and emerging technologies that support patient-centered spine care.

For the most accurate and current list of publications, presentations, and academic contributions, please refer to Dr. McConda’s CV.

• McConda DB, Boukhemis KW, Matthews LJ, Watkins CM. Bone Mineral Density and Vitamin D Level Compared to Lifestyle in Resident Physicians. W V Med J. 2016 Jul-Aug;112(4):32-36.

• McConda DB, Karnes JM, Hamza T, Lindsey BA. A novel co-culture model of murine K12 osteosarcoma cells and S. aureus on common orthopedic implant materials: “the race to the surface” studied in vitro. Biofouling. 2016;32(6):627-634.

• Matthews LJ, McConda DB, Lalli TAJ, Daffner SD. Orthostetrics: Management of orthopedic conditions in the pregnant patient.

Where Dr. McConda Treats Patients

1. Spine Center of Excellence: 3615 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40218. Tel: 502-909-0772

2. Louisville - Downtown: 300 South 13th Street, Louisville, KY 40203. Tel: 502-583-1011

3. Louisville - East: 10100 Linn Station Road, Suite 1A, Louisville, KY 40223. Tel: 502-909-0772

4. Lexington: 230 Fountain Court, Suite 180, Lexington, KY 40509. Tel: 859-592-1003

How to Schedule a Spine Consultation

Most patients come to Dr. McConda for one of three reasons: persistent neck or back pain that has not responded to conservative care, a second opinion before considering spine surgery elsewhere, or referral from a primary care physician, chiropractor, or pain management physician. He sees patients on commercial insurance, Medicare, Kentucky and Indiana Medicaid, workers' compensation, auto-accident coverage (PIP and MedPay), and cash-pay terms.

A first consultation typically includes a full history, a focused neurological examination, review of any prior imaging (or new imaging on-site if needed), and a candid discussion of treatment options — including whether surgery is the right next step or whether non-surgical care should be tried first. Aptiva Health offers same-day imaging at multiple Kentucky locations and same-week scheduling for physical therapy or interventional pain procedures when needed.

Aptiva Health also offers same-day and walk-in spine appointments at most locations, plus free 24/7 virtual access through the HURT! app — so you do not have to wait weeks to find out what is causing your pain.

Schedule your appointment today!

Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does Dr. McConda treat?

Dr. McConda treats the full range of cervical and lumbar spine conditions, including cervical and lumbar disc herniations, sciatica, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, degenerative disc disease, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and failed back surgery syndrome. His practice emphasizes minimally invasive cervical and lumbar surgery and SI joint fusion.

Where did Dr. McConda complete his spine fellowship?

Dr. McConda completed the AOSpine North America Spine Surgery Fellowship at OrthoCarolina Spine Center in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2017. AOSpine is the international spine-surgery education foundation that sets clinical and surgical standards used by spine surgeons worldwide.

Is Dr. McConda board-certified?

Yes. Dr. McConda is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS), with initial certification on November 18, 2021. He is actively participating in Maintenance of Certification (MOC).

Where did Dr. McConda go to medical school?

Dr. McConda earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is a Kentucky native who completed his undergraduate degree at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky, where he graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Does Dr. McConda perform minimally invasive spine surgery?

Yes. Dr. McConda specializes in minimally invasive cervical and lumbar surgery, including microdiscectomy, anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), minimally invasive lumbar fusion (MAS-TLIF), and minimally invasive SI joint fusion (SI-Bone iFuse). He has also served as course faculty teaching minimally invasive lumbar fusion technique to other practicing spine surgeons through AOSpine North America.

Does Dr. McConda perform SI joint fusion?

Yes. Dr. McConda is one of two Aptiva Health spine surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive SI joint fusion using the SI-Bone iFuse technique, and he serves as course faculty teaching the procedure to other surgeons through SI-Bone's surgical training program.

What insurance does Dr. McConda accept?

Dr. McConda accepts most major medical insurance plans, Medicare, most Medicare Advantage plans, Kentucky Medicaid, Passport Molina, United Healthcare Medicaid, Anthem Medicaid, Aetna Better Health, CareSource, Indiana Medicaid, workers' compensation, auto accident coverage (PIP and MedPay), and cash-pay arrangements. Aptiva Health's billing team can verify coverage before your first visit. Call 502-909-0772 for benefit verification.

Does Dr. McConda offer second opinions before spine surgery?

Yes. Many of Dr. McConda's patients come to him for a second opinion before deciding on spine surgery. Bringing prior imaging (MRI, X-ray, CT) and any prior physician notes makes the consultation most useful. Aptiva Health can also obtain prior imaging from outside facilities or perform new on-site imaging as needed.

Where does Dr. McConda practice?

Dr. McConda currently sees patients in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, and beginning April 2026 will also see patients at Aptiva Health's new Indianapolis location. He is licensed to practice in both Kentucky and Indiana.

Can I bring my MRI from another provider?

Yes. Bringing prior imaging — MRI, CT, or X-ray — to your first visit accelerates the consultation and saves you the cost of repeat imaging when prior studies are recent and high-quality. If you don't have your imaging, Aptiva can request it from the prior facility or, if needed, perform new imaging on-site at our Louisville and Lexington imaging centers.

How quickly can I be seen for spine pain at Aptiva Health?

Aptiva Health offers same-day and walk-in spine appointments at most locations, with most patients evaluated within 24 hours of contacting us. The HURT! app provides free, 24/7 virtual access to an Aptiva orthopedic provider for after-hours guidance. No primary care referral is required.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. McConda- 1-844-999-3627