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 is great, good job!
Sep-2025
Very knowledgeable and patient
Aug-2025
I had an injection yesterday and today I’m already feeling better than before. I’m very pleased. Thank you!
Aug-2025
Outstanding!
Aug-2025
Good
Aug-2025
Kind , professional ,thorough
Need I say more
Aug-2025
Knowledge, personable and attentive.
Aug-2025
Injection was painless today
Aug-2025
Very knowledgeable, respectful, ACTUALLY listens to your symptoms and concerns and works with you to come up with the best game plan for your health
Aug-2025
Very informative. Great explaining my options. Entire staff was extremely efficient and knowledgeable!
Aug-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 is great, good job!
Very knowledgeable and patient
I had an injection yesterday and today I’m already feeling better than before. I’m very pleased. Thank you!
Outstanding!
Good
Kind , professional ,thorough Need I say more
Knowledge, personable and attentive.
Injection was painless today
Very knowledgeable, respectful, ACTUALLY listens to your symptoms and concerns and works with you to come up with the best game plan for your health
Very informative. Great explaining my options. Entire staff was extremely efficient and knowledgeable!