Dr. David Idank joined the Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group in 2002 as a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. His fellowship training gives him unique insight when evaluating and diagnosing patients in his efforts to help them return to an active and productive lifestyle.
Dr. David Idank joined the Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group in 2002 as a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. His fellowship training gives him unique insight when evaluating and diagnosing patients in his efforts to help them return to an active and productive lifestyle.
Dr. David Idank attended the State University of New York in Buffalo, where he was a cum laude graduate. He then headed north to Maine to earn his Doctorate of Osteopathy from the University of New England’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. His post-graduate training was completed through the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, with an internship at Union Hospital, and a residency at the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in Newark. Dr. Idank pursued specialized training with a fellowship in Sports and Musculoskeletal Medicine at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Idank is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He has published articles in professional journals and actively pursues continuing education in his specialty.
In 2002, Dr. Idank joined the Edison-Metuchen Orthopaedic Group as a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, also known as Physiatry. The specialty of Physiatry helps people with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, including acute and chronic back and neck pain. Dr. Idank’s practice includes nerve testing with conduction studies, electromyography and injections for spine disorders. His fellowship training gives him unique insight when evaluating and diagnosing patients in his efforts to help them return to an active and productive lifestyle.
Board Certified:
Diplomate American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Attending Physician:
JFK Medical Center, Edison NJ
Menlo Surgery Center, Edison NJ
Dr. Idank gets down to the root of the problem. More importantly, he listens.
He was very nice, thoughtful and kind and advised me so i could have the best possible results for my test. He explained what he was going to do in the beginning and throughout the test. Wich made me feel more comfortable and at ease and less stressed. He has a great bedside manner. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Pro-active listener, attentive to detail, genuinely concerned.
Caring and understanding
Excellent specialist. Willing to listen with a spot on answer for my concerns. His skill level in placement of my regular Epidurals is tremendous. My results exceed my expectations. Reduction of pain and sciatica symptom results provide the pain management relief necessary for a quality of life betterment.
Excellent service
I love Dr Idank, he understands my issues
He listened to all of my issues and started me on a medication that may help.
Dr. Idank listened to my concerns and came up with a plan for treatment
Very pleasant, very good explanation and friendly