CommonSpirit Welcomes Matthew Eads, MD, to Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (September 24, 2026) – CommonSpirit Health in Kentucky has announced that Matthew Eads, MD, has joined CommonSpirit Medical Group - Orthopedic Surgery - East Lexington. Dr. Eads is dedicated to helping patients restore function, reduce pain, and return to the activities they enjoy.

“I understand the value of addressing conditions with a team-centered philosophy,” he said. “I want to involve occupational therapy, physical therapy and pain management specialists to ensure patients receive the best outcomes.”

Dr. Eads earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the UK. His primary focus is helping patients facing issues with their hands. He is a member of both the American Association for Hand Surgery and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

“I enjoy giving a patient their hand function back,” he said. “I want patients to return to the activities they enjoy and require in their day-to-day lives.”

Dr. Eads lives in Lexington with his wife, whom he met on a medical mission trip while in college, and three young daughters. He enjoys attending sporting events and concerts, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Eads is accepting patients at CommonSpirit Medical Group - Orthopedic Surgery - East Lexington located at 160 N. Eagle Creek Dr, Ste 303. To make an appointment, call (859) -264-9820.

About CommonSpirit in Kentucky

CommonSpirit Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in Kentucky with 100 locations in 15 cities, including hospitals, clinician groups, clinics, primary care centers, specialty institutes, home health agencies and an ambulatory care center. The health system, formerly known as Saint Joseph Health, has been a member of CommonSpirit since 2019 with seven hospitals serving Lexington, Bardstown, Berea, Mount Sterling, London, and surrounding communities, and a freestanding emergency room with additional services in Nicholasville. In total, the health system serves patients in 35 counties statewide. CommonSpirit is dedicated to providing a wide array of services to build a healthier future for all, embodying a strong mission, faith-based heritage and legacy of exceptional care, and works through local partnerships to expand access to care in the communities it serves.

About CommonSpirit Medical Group

CommonSpirit Medical Group is the employed provider network of CommonSpirit Health with 88 locations in 17 communities throughout central and eastern Kentucky.