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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: Sep 25, 2025
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4.8
1.7K Ratings
449 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.
4.8
1.7K Ratings
449 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. Waldbalm was very pleasant, made general conversation during my nerve testing which took my mind off of what he was doing. He accurately gave me my diagnosis and will be following up with Dr.Steen. I have always had a good experience at Florida Orthopedic Associates.
I have complete trust in Dr. Waldbaum. I have been his patient for a long time for a chronic condition among other issues. I am grateful for his competence and he listens!
Excellent Doctor and staff!
Excellent and fast service
Everithyng good a fast the attention was very good
Dr. Waldbaum and the staff in the Lake Mary and Orange City offices are always professional and courteous. If I could give more than five stars, I would! A huge thanks to Britney in referrals in the Orange City office for going above and beyond for me. Ms. Ross
No waiting
I would have like more time 5 minutes of just wasn’t enough. And I’m not understanding why I can get pain meds since you know how bad my back is. At least till you give the shot. I’m not a drug addict. But I’m too old to be suffering for Gods sake. It’s not good for my heart, either. I’m just blown away
He was friendly, courteous, informative, and made the overall process go very smoothly. Highly recommend
Very attentive and conservative. Gave me great direction for next steps.