Dr. David Burstedt, M.D. is an interventional pain management physician on the team at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. He is dedicated to helping patients throughout Cookeville, Tennessee, find relief and improved quality of life.
Dr. Burstedt began his career in health care by earning a master’s degree in physical therapy from Idaho State University. As a physical therapist, he obtained certification to evaluate and treat neck and back pain using the McKenzie Method®.
Dr. David Burstedt, M.D. is an interventional pain management physician on the team at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. He is dedicated to helping patients throughout Cookeville, Tennessee, find relief and improved quality of life.
Dr. Burstedt began his career in health care by earning a master’s degree in physical therapy from Idaho State University. As a physical therapist, he obtained certification to evaluate and treat neck and back pain using the McKenzie Method®.
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Very informative. Great explaining my options. Entire staff was extremely efficient and knowledgeable!
Aug-2025
Outstanding, caring and wonderful results with his recommended treatments. Finally receiving pain relief after moving here recently. Highly recommend.
Aug-2025
Knowledgeable and caring. Spent time answering concerns and considering options.
Aug-2025
Took time with me and explained everything
Aug-2025
Very professional but personable.
Aug-2025
Dr. Burstedt is very dedicated to his patients and listens to patients about their pains. He explains options to manage / mitigate pain in a way that can be understood. I appreciate this.
Aug-2025
Took his time with me to explain my options. Did not feel rushed
Jul-2025
Dr. Burstedt shows compassion and does everything possible to make my procedure as comfortable and painless as possible.
Jul-2025
He takes great care during the procedure to make sure the patient understands what is happening- step by step. He also makes sure the environment is comfortable and not intimidating
Jul-2025
Explained every step before doing it.
Jul-2025
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Tier 1 Main: Neurosurgery & Orthopedics
105 S Willow Ave Cookeville, TN 38501
Dr. David Burstedt, M.D. is an interventional pain management physician on the team at Tier 1 Orthopedic and Neurosurgical Institute. He is dedicated to helping patients throughout Cookeville, Tennessee, find relief and improved quality of life.
Dr. Burstedt began his career in health care by earning a master’s degree in physical therapy from Idaho State University. As a physical therapist, he obtained certification to evaluate and treat neck and back pain using the McKenzie Method®.
After practicing for eight years, he resumed his education and earned his medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine. He completed his anesthesiology residency at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. His formal medical training concluded by completing a fellowship in pain management at the University of Utah.
Dr. Burstedt is double board-certified in both Anesthesia and Pain Management. He trained in both basic and advanced image-guided interventional procedures for acute and chronic spine and joint pain. Treatments include epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, and sacroiliac joint injections. Advanced procedures include kyphoplasty, spinal cord stimulation, and peripheral nerve stimulation. Additionally, he offers procedures to treat migraine headaches, complex regional pain syndrome, and cancer pain.
Dr. Burstedt recognizes the importance of a multidisciplinary treatment team and anticipates working closely with referring providers, physical therapists, and psychologists to reduce pain and improve function in his patients.
He enjoys spending time outdoors cycling, golfing, fishing, and hiking. He and his family are excited to join the Cookeville community.
Very informative. Great explaining my options. Entire staff was extremely efficient and knowledgeable!
Outstanding, caring and wonderful results with his recommended treatments. Finally receiving pain relief after moving here recently. Highly recommend.
Knowledgeable and caring. Spent time answering concerns and considering options.
Took time with me and explained everything
Very professional but personable.
Dr. Burstedt is very dedicated to his patients and listens to patients about their pains. He explains options to manage / mitigate pain in a way that can be understood. I appreciate this.
Took his time with me to explain my options. Did not feel rushed
Dr. Burstedt shows compassion and does everything possible to make my procedure as comfortable and painless as possible.
He takes great care during the procedure to make sure the patient understands what is happening- step by step. He also makes sure the environment is comfortable and not intimidating
Explained every step before doing it.