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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Wasn’t bad as I expected. Procedure went well.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2025
let me know step by step what to expect
(5 days ago)
Oct-2025
Always friendly and I trust him. He is very good at what he does. He
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
The Doctor and staff were so friendly and thorough with information. Took time to answer our questions. Very pleased.
(1 week ago)
Oct-2025
He was great. He told you every thing he was about to do. Very nice guy. The experience was wonderful
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He took time to explain all the options.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Everyone there was very nice.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He is a wonderful doctor. I’m so glad that I have had a chance for him to be my pain doctor. He really cares about his patience.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
We both felt very comfortable. My husband accompanied me. Dr Burstedt explained how my back can be helped to give me some relief .
His Nurse was also very helpful
Thank You.
(3 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
The BEST!
(1 month ago)
Sep-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.
Wasn’t bad as I expected. Procedure went well.
let me know step by step what to expect
Always friendly and I trust him. He is very good at what he does. He
The Doctor and staff were so friendly and thorough with information. Took time to answer our questions. Very pleased.
He was great. He told you every thing he was about to do. Very nice guy. The experience was wonderful
He took time to explain all the options.
Everyone there was very nice.
He is a wonderful doctor. I’m so glad that I have had a chance for him to be my pain doctor. He really cares about his patience.
We both felt very comfortable. My husband accompanied me. Dr Burstedt explained how my back can be helped to give me some relief . His Nurse was also very helpful Thank You.
The BEST!