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 was great. He told you every thing he was about to do. Very nice guy. The experience was wonderful
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
He took time to explain all the options.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Everyone there was very nice.
(4 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.
(4 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.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
The BEST!
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Great Doctor and Staff
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Burstedt is exceptional. He takes the time to listen, ask great questions and then give a detailed, understandable explanations of his treatment recommendations and the reasons for those recommendations.
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Did a awesome job. I would recommend him to anyone..
(4 weeks ago)
Sep-2025
Dr. Burstedt is great, good job!
(4 weeks 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.
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!
Great Doctor and Staff
Dr. Burstedt is exceptional. He takes the time to listen, ask great questions and then give a detailed, understandable explanations of his treatment recommendations and the reasons for those recommendations.
Did a awesome job. I would recommend him to anyone..
Dr. Burstedt is great, good job!