DR. MORGAN GONDER
DR. GONDER’S SPECIALTIES
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Cord Stimulator
- Radiculopathy
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Trigger Point Injections
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Osteoarthritis
- Cervical And Lumbosacral Epidurals
- Chronic Post Post-surgical Pain
- Fibromyalgia
Dr. Morgan Gonder is a board certified, fellowship-trained anesthesiologist specializing in interventional pain management focusing on spine procedures and complex chronic pain.
Dr. Gonder is originally from Kansas City, Missouri where she attended the Pembroke Hill School followed by undergraduate school at Sewanee with a degree in Biology. She completed her medical school training at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for her compassionate patient care. She attended Anesthesiology residency at the University of Kansas followed by fellowship in Pain Medicine at Emory in Atlanta, GA.
Dr. Gonder’s mission as a chronic pain physician is to alleviate suffering, restore function, and improve the overall quality of life for those living with chronic pain. She is deeply committed to delivering compassionate care, facilitating open communication, and dedicating herself to each patient’s journey to live a fulfilling life unhindered by pain. Her collaborative approach empowers patients to actively participate in their care, fostering trust and mutual respect while employing the most up to date interventional techniques to alleviate pain.
DR. GONDER’S SPECIALTIES
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Cord Stimulator
- Radiculopathy
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
- Trigger Point Injections
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Osteoarthritis
- Cervical And Lumbosacral Epidurals
- Chronic Post Post-surgical Pain
- Fibromyalgia
Meet Dr. Gonder’s Team
CARLY PAYNE, MPAS, PA-C
CARLY M. PAYNE, MPAS, PA-C
Carly Payne received her Bachelor’s in Biology from Missouri Southern State University in 2013. At Missouri Southern, she played 4 years of collegiate soccer. With an obvious passion for orthopedics and healing injuries, she went on to PA school at Oklahoma City University.
Carly works alongside Dr. Gonder and Dr. de Vere in clinic and surgery.
Chris Klipfel, PA-C
Chris Klipfel, PA-C
Chris Klipfel, PA-C, earned his Bachelor’s in Health Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, then completed his master’s in physician assistant studies at Stephens College. His interest in orthopedics started early—his mom is a physical therapist—and that sparked a passion for helping people recover and regain function.
Chris works alongside Dr. de Vere and Dr. Gonder on the spine and pain management team. He’s motivated by building strong patient relationships and giving people the tools to take charge of their recovery.
