Our Spine Department
At Aptiva Health, our Spine Department brings together highly skilled orthopedic spine surgeons, spine specialists, and pain management doctors dedicated to helping patients find lasting relief from neck pain, back pain, and spine injuries. Our team includes experts in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as advanced practice providers who work together to deliver personalized, comprehensive care.
We focus on conservative spine treatments first, such as physical therapy, injections, and non-surgical pain management, while also offering the latest in minimally invasive spine surgery for the neck, mid-back, and lower back. Many of our spine surgeons have completed fellowship training at some of the nation’s most prestigious programs and are recognized leaders in minimally invasive and minimal access spinal surgery techniques.
Our specialists have helped thousands of patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and improve their quality of life through innovative treatments for conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, sciatica, and other complex spine disorders. At Aptiva Health, our goal is to provide the highest level of spine care with proven outcomes that help patients get back to living pain-free.
Conditions Treated in Aptiva Health Spine Department
We treat the following spine conditions, diseases, and injuries:
Specialized Procedures
Our spine team specializes in the following procedures and surgeries:
Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
Permanent Spinal Cord Stimulator Placement
Spine Team
Michael Casnellie, MD
Dr. Michael Casnellie is board certified in orthopedic spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive neck and back surgery and SI-joint dysfunction.
DAVID McConda, MD
Dr. McConda is board certified in orthopedic spine surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive neck, back, and SI-joint fusions. He will begin seeing patients May 16, 2022.
Jaideep chunduri, MD
Dr. Chunduri is a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon. Dr. Chunduri has practiced in the Cincinnati region for more than 20 years and has helped thousands of patients with neck and back pain and conditions.
MICHAEL GILBERT, PA-C
Michael Gilbert has been a general orthopedic and orthopedic spine physician assistant for 30 years. He works as a physician assistant in multiple Aptiva Health Departments.
STEVEN GANZEL, DO
Dr. Ganzel is double Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management. He focuses on orthopedic/sports injuries, acute pain, and interventional pain management.
DAVID KOONCE, DNP
David Koonce has his doctorate of nursing practice. He works directly with Dr. Michael Casnellie to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with painful spine conditions, diseases, and injuries.
Spine Department: Patient Reviews
“Dr. Casnellie and staff, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help and continued help this year! I know I have a very hard road but with your help the road seems easier! Thank you so much!”
“I highly recommend Dr. Casnellie. Just had a Sacroiliac joint fusion done by him this week. He is the best there is. I will never let anyone else touch my back. Aptiva workers are very friendly and helpful.”
“They are very nice people. I highly recommend them. Saw Dr. Casnellie and he is the best in Spine. Would not have any other doctor.”
“He (Dr. Casnellie) is the best in town.”
“(Dr. Casnellie) Best there is. Would not let any other surgeon touch my back.”
“He (Dr. Casnellie) is awesome and very nice and takes his time with his patients.”
“Dr. Casnellie did an amazing job on my surgery and I couldn’t ask for a better surgeon, because he is the best.”
“Awesome surgeon (Dr. Casnellie). We would highly recommend him.”
“Dr. Rouben, thank you so much. You have done an outstanding job. I don’t feel the plate in my back anymore. You are a blessing to me and may God continue to bless you.”
“This office staff is awesome. Mona and Dr. Koonce were absolutely compassionate in my patient care.”