Charles-Antoine A. Mechas, MD

Dr. Charles Mechas is a spine surgeon at UK Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. He treats disease of the spinal column, from the skull to the pelvis, and performs common degenerative spine surgeries as well as complex revision spine surgeries.

Dr. Mechas earned his medical degree and completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at UK. He then completed his fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, where he was trained in the full spectrum of spine surgery, including complex revision surgeries and minimally invasive techniques for treating spine pathology. After his sub-specialty training, he was recruited to be on faculty at UK. 

Personal Statement

I am very fortunate to practice medicine in the area where I was raised. Central Kentucky means a lot to me, and I am forever grateful that I am able to take care of the folks here. 

I always knew I wanted to pursue a medical career from growing up watching my father take care of patients in rural Kentucky. I chose the field of orthopaedic surgery because I fell in love with the ability to take care of structural issues and see almost-immediate benefit in my patients' lives. During residency, I became passionate about spine surgery and the life-changing care it can provide. 

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