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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He is very thorough. Careful and and detailed
(4 days ago)
Jun-2026
Very thorough, made me feel very comfortable gave me several options..
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Excellent! Listened to me and explained every thing he was doing and gave me options to remedy my pain.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Great bedside manner, awesome staff, and very little wait time. Thank you for the after-short libation.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Professional friendly answered all questions explained things well
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
The whole procedure went smooth. And as of this minute, I’m completely out of pain.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
A doctor who is very knowledgeable and has a good, friendly persona. I hope he can help with my pain.
(1 week ago)
Jun-2026
Very friendly and professional. Took extra time to make my special needs adult child feel safe and comfortable with the upcoming procedure. Highly recommend him and his staff.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Great to deal with!
(3 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Dr. Burstedt and his staff were so nice. I felt well taken care of. He informed me of every step during the procedure. It was a good experience overall.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
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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.
He is very thorough. Careful and and detailed
Very thorough, made me feel very comfortable gave me several options..
Excellent! Listened to me and explained every thing he was doing and gave me options to remedy my pain.
Great bedside manner, awesome staff, and very little wait time. Thank you for the after-short libation.
Professional friendly answered all questions explained things well
The whole procedure went smooth. And as of this minute, I’m completely out of pain.
A doctor who is very knowledgeable and has a good, friendly persona. I hope he can help with my pain.
Very friendly and professional. Took extra time to make my special needs adult child feel safe and comfortable with the upcoming procedure. Highly recommend him and his staff.
Great to deal with!
Dr. Burstedt and his staff were so nice. I felt well taken care of. He informed me of every step during the procedure. It was a good experience overall.