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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Love him and Amy. Great job.
Mar-2025
Dr. Burstedt takes his time goes over all with you, I have used him in the past had very good results, always easy to talk with very pleased!
Mar-2025
Very professional great help
Feb-2025
Very friendly, explain procedures clearly and was professional
Feb-2025
Kind and competent, you can’t beat that
Feb-2025
Dr Burstedt changed my life. I went from constant 24/7 pain and was able to have an active lifestyle again.
Feb-2025
He was great made me feel at ease I was so nervous
Feb-2025
very professional. answers all questions and addresses any concerns.
Feb-2025
Kind and calming. Explained everything in advance in easy to understand terminology
Feb-2025
Very informative and efficient!
Feb-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.
Love him and Amy. Great job.
Dr. Burstedt takes his time goes over all with you, I have used him in the past had very good results, always easy to talk with very pleased!
Very professional great help
Very friendly, explain procedures clearly and was professional
Kind and competent, you can’t beat that
Dr Burstedt changed my life. I went from constant 24/7 pain and was able to have an active lifestyle again.
He was great made me feel at ease I was so nervous
very professional. answers all questions and addresses any concerns.
Kind and calming. Explained everything in advance in easy to understand terminology
Very informative and efficient!