David Armando Fernandez M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.O.S. is a board‑certified, fellowship‑trained orthopedic spine surgeon with more than 30 years of experience in complex spine surgery, medical directorship, and utilization management. His background includes high‑volume surgical practice, leadership of spine service lines, and extensive work in evidence‑based case evaluation for payer and administrative review.

Dr. Fernandez earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, completed his orthopedic surgery residency at William Beaumont Hospital, and pursued advanced spine fellowship training at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This foundation supports his disciplined, analytical approach to orthopedic and spine‑related case assessment.

Across his career he has directed surgical programs, contributed to statewide quality‑improvement collaboratives, and performed comprehensive record reviews for utilization management and peer‑to‑peer determinations. His service as a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve reflects his commitment to structured decision‑making and professional accountability.

Dr. Fernandez is licensed to practice medicine in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, and Utah, with more than three decades of orthopedic spine experience across clinical practice, surgical leadership, and utilization management.