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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Dr Burstedt and his staff were wonderful. They all explained everything as it was happening and did so very professionally. I highly recommend him and his clinic.
May-2025
Very professional and talked to me while doing procedure.
May-2025
Dr Burstedt and staff were friendly and efficient as always.
May-2025
Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Took his time explaining everything. Highly recommend.
May-2025
Attentive and personable...very knowledgeable. If I gotta see SOMEONE, I'll see him.
May-2025
I honestly recommend Dr. Burstedt to all folks who experience back, leg, nerve or any other type of pain. He listens well and dialogues with you on a way ahead to reduce your pain.
He is very professional in his support to you.
May-2025
Very good visit. Felt very comfortable. Answered questions efficiently.
May-2025
Getting the injection went well, the paperwork for existing patients is unnecessary
May-2025
I've been to him before,he's the best.
Apr-2025
Spwnt alot of time with me. Listened to my problem.
Apr-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.
Dr Burstedt and his staff were wonderful. They all explained everything as it was happening and did so very professionally. I highly recommend him and his clinic.
Very professional and talked to me while doing procedure.
Dr Burstedt and staff were friendly and efficient as always.
Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Took his time explaining everything. Highly recommend.
Attentive and personable...very knowledgeable. If I gotta see SOMEONE, I'll see him.
I honestly recommend Dr. Burstedt to all folks who experience back, leg, nerve or any other type of pain. He listens well and dialogues with you on a way ahead to reduce your pain. He is very professional in his support to you.
Very good visit. Felt very comfortable. Answered questions efficiently.
Getting the injection went well, the paperwork for existing patients is unnecessary
I've been to him before,he's the best.
Spwnt alot of time with me. Listened to my problem.