I honestly cannot thank Dr. McCord and his awesome staff enough! I was told 13 years ago by two surgeons that I had exhausted all my options and surgery or life long pain management were my only choices. The thought of having surgery on my spine truly scared me to death. I also refused to be stuck on pain medication, as I’m a nurse, and therefore fully knowledgeable of all the problems that can cause. I dealt with the pain for 11 years, until it got to the point that I literally couldn’t do anything active, couldn’t stand to stand or sit very long at all, and was miserable, so I finally had to make a change. I heard very positive reviews from two friends who had previously had surgery by Dr. McCord, so I got on his website to research his approach and to read some additional reviews, and then I finally made an appointment to see him. After x-rays, an MRI, discogram, and one additional test (that I cannot remember the name of), he thoroughly explained to me what my problem areas were and what he would do to fix it. His nurse Robin, explained every detail of what he would do in the surgery, even showing me examples of the titanium hardware that he would be using, so that I could completely envision what my two-part surgery would entail.

Obviously I was still very nervous to have an in depth surgery on my spine, but I went through with the surgery at the end of November 2019, was back to work at my office job the end of January, and by March, I was back in the gym, and working PRN on the weekends in the hospital setting, which I had not been able to do in years due to the severe pain that the 12+ hours on the floor would cause. Had I known that it would have improved my quality of life as much as it did, I would have had it done 11 years prior. But I am so very thankful that I was referred by friends to Dr. McCord, and was able to have him fix it correctly the first time.

I just went back to Dr. McCord this past year as I had started having much more pain, along with associated issues such as nerve pain down my arm, from the bad disc in my cervical spine. I was once again getting to the point that I could no longer do much without paying greatly for it for days after. I had the two-part surgery on my cervical spine the last week of December, and so far so good. Hoping that following my healing from this surgery, I’ll have as much relief as I did from my lumbar spine surgery. Once again with this second surgery, his staff was so helpful, and genuinely caring. Robin and Sherry quickly returned any calls I made to them, and made sure I had everything I needed to properly and comfortably heal. I truly can’t thank them enough!

I would refer anyone I know, having spinal issues to go see Dr. McCord, as does my husband, since he’s seen first hand the change it made in me. The life he has given me back has truly been priceless!

*A little additional note… Not that the appearance of the scars that you’ll have should be your reason to choose a surgeon, but Dr. McCord takes his time when sewing up incisions, and truly makes them to where they are almost invisible once healed. As a female, that’s truly appreciated! 😉

Submitted March 12, 2022

I pulled my back muscle lifting, a Dr. McCord take conservative care after taking an x-ray. I did not need surgery, only muscle relaxers and rest.

Submitted Jan. 12, 2022

After 15 years of depending on an internal pain pump, after Dr. McCord's miracle surgery I'm no longer dependent on the pain pump! He gave me my life back! Thank you, Dr. McCord, and staff! Tony C.

Submitted Jan. 12, 2022

Best Doctors i have ever met! Great bedside manor. Dr. Mccord explains everything so that you understand. He changed my life!

Submitted Nov. 10, 2021

I drive from Owensboro Kentucky to see Dr. McCord and it is well worth the trip. My back pain is gone, and I highly recommend Dr. McCord.

Submitted Dec. 4, 2018

Dr. McCord relieved my pain and I am very thankful he did. He was very good to and was my second opinion Dr. He said the same thing the first one did but didn't put me in a neck brace which saved me 6 to 8 weeks of physical therapy

Submitted May 2, 2017

I feel that Dr. David McCord and Dr. Reva and all of the staff currently working in their office are wonderful people. I was told by several doctors that after a previous failed lumbar fusion, I would have to live with chronic dibilitating pain for the rest of my life. As a 40 year old nurse, I was unwilling to accept that as the final answer. After much prayer, I feel that God led me to Dr. McCord's office. 6 weeks ago, Dr. McCord did two surgeries on my lumbar spine that have already made a huge positive impact on my life. Only time, patience, and more healing will tell what the long term prognosis will be, but already I believe that COMPLETE AND TOTAL HEALING IS HAPPENING.
When so many other neuro doctors and pain management doctors said that my complaints were unvalid or that I needed to learn to cope better or acted like my pain was minimal... Dr. McCord did a complete examination and ran specific tests that showed him the best procedures to do for MY SPECIFIC PROBLEM.
THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME MY LIFE BACK DOCTOR MCCORD!
Thank you too to Dr. Reva, Connie, and all of the other staff members for your support and the role that you played in giving me my life back!
I still have a way to go before I am fully restored to normal health... but the finish line is in view!

Submitted April 26, 2017

Dr. McCord corrected a failed back surgery for my wife. The first surgery was performed by orthopedic surgeon. Several years later he repaired my back issues which consisted of 5 bad discs among other problems. Dr. McCord uses state of the art techniques as well as the only upright MRI equipment in Tennessee. We could not be more pleased with the outcome of our surgeries. The professional compassionate attention given by him and his staff is outstanding. As my wife told me, "I'm now able to live my life pain free". We're most grateful for the care afforded us by Dr. McCord!

Submitted Dec. 6, 2016

After 30 years of back pain Dr Mc
cord operated on my back and and replaced 2 disc with a artificially created cage. Within 2 months I was back at work with very little pain. Each month the back in better. I can now sleep and work, free of pain. I will recomend he and his staff to anyone one who has back issues. I went to 3 Drs. prior to th choosing Dr McCord and I believe I got the best Dr. He is professional and his testing equipment is state of the art. To my knowledge the upright MRI is not found anywhere else in Nashville. The quality of mylife has been greatly improved and I an apppreciate to him and his staff.

Submitted April 11, 2015

Thank you, Dr. McCord, for following through & getting an accurate diagnosis for my husband. My husband was unable to turn his neck at all. The only diagnosis we could get locally was a pulled muscle. After we saw Dr. McCord, he did several tests & knew what needed to be done. My husband had 2 neck surgeries. Dr. McCord & his nurse took the time to explain the procedure to us & what to expect. It was pretty much exactly as they described. After 4 weeks, my husband was able to return to work & back to his life. Thank you seems like such a small thing to say, but we mean it with all of our hearts. We are able to get back to our life! My husband has not only returned to work, but we are now back to being active in our church & with the youth. God Bless You & your staff! Always follow your gut with a patient, please! If you hadn't with my husband, his quality of life would be a lot different now!

Submitted Feb. 17, 2015