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Jonathan Waldbaum, M.D.
Florida Orthopaedic Associates
Orthopedics: Back, Neck, Physical Medicine, Spine, and Sports Medicine
DeLand, Lake Mary, Orange City
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.8
1.8K Ratings
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Dr. Jonathan Waldbaum focuses on non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries with a particular focus on back and neck injuries. Care provided by Dr. Waldbaum includes coordination of rehabilitation, pain management procedures, medication management and testing of the neurologic system.
4.8
1.8K Ratings
477 Comments
Dr. Jonathan Waldbaum focuses on non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries with a particular focus on back and neck injuries. Care provided by Dr. Waldbaum includes coordination of rehabilitation, pain management procedures, medication management and testing of the neurologic system.
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Dr Waldbaum was born in Zimbabwe, a country in sub-Saharan Africa. As the son of two physicians some of his earliest childhood memories were traveling to rural villages in Africa with his parents while they were providing medical care for the residents.
Dr. Waldbaum grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. When he completed high school he moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue studies in history and political science. While he found his studies interesting, it only took six months living in Washington for Dr. Waldbaum to realize that a career in the political world was not for him. At that time Dr. Waldbaum changed his course of study to pursue a career in medicine, influenced by his first hand knowledge of the satisfaction his parents had enjoyed through the practice of medicine.
After medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Dr. Waldbaum completed an internship and residency specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University Medical School and The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Dr. Waldbaum obtained Board Certification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with additional Board Certification in Sports Medicine as well as Board Certification in Pain Medicine. Dr Waldbaum currently holds an appointment as an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida college of Medicine.
Following residency, Dr. Waldbaum returned to Cleveland where he worked with an orthopaedic surgery group and served as Senior Clinical Instructor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. After several trips to the Central Florida area with their two young children in order to escape the harsh Cleveland winters, Dr. Waldbaum and his wife decided to leave the snow and grey skies behind and permanently make their home here in Central Florida.
The focus of Dr. Waldbaum's practice is on non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries with a particular focus on back and neck injuries. Care provided by Dr. Waldbaum includes coordination of rehabilitation, pain management procedures, medication management and testing of the neurologic system.
Dr. Waldbaum works closely with the Orthopaedic Surgeons at Florida Orthopaedic Associates to provide the best and most appropriate care for each individual. This includes close consultation with the surgeons and referral for surgery when non-operative treatment is inappropriate or has failed to achieve satisfactory results. Frequently the surgeons of Florida Orthopaedic Associates will refer individuals to Dr. Waldbaum for neurodiagnostic testing to help them evaluate symptoms and plan the most appropriate treatment or for non-operative management of musculoskeletal problems, such as a pain management procedure when surgery is not necessary or when a trial of non-operative care is warranted in an attempt to avoid surgery.
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Residency:
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Surgical Internship:
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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Dr. Waldbaum and intern doctor and staff very pleasant. Dr. Walbaum gave options for treatment was thorough with the exam. The intern was thorough with her questions and exam she listened and relayed to Dr. Walbaum. They make a good team. The doctor assistant who brings you to the examination room he was pleasant and listened.
Top Notch doctor
Dr. Waldbaum is always personable and he's very empathetic
Dr. Waldbaum was very thorough & professional. His service and level of concern were 5 Star
Dr. Waldbaum is caring and concerned and listens to my concerns.
Jonathan really gets it If you are an active senior he is a great asset to have supporting your fitness’s goals
Good exam. Answered my questions and thorough.
Dr Waldbaum has been my Dr for some time now and always has a smile and truly cares about my arthritic back and making me as comfortable as possible with my degenerative back as I age. I appreciate all the team members in his office that are so kind to me. I appreciate not having to wait long as I have done with many Drs offices in the past
Dr Waldbaum and his staff are excellent! Very caring and professional the entire visit.
Adding steroid to muscle injections has helped more than just lidocaine! Thank you Dr. Waldbaym‼️