Dr. David Speach
Dr. David Speach is a board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, who specializes in the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His primary focus is to conduct electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate the health and function of skeletal muscles and the nerves that control them. Treatment options include therapy, medications, and spinal injections.
Board-Certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician at South Bend Orthopaedics
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Dr. David Speach is a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor who specializes in the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His primary focus is to conduct electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate the health and function of skeletal muscles and the nerves that control them. Treatment options include therapy, medications, and spinal injections. Dr. Speach has additional certification in Neuromuscular Medicine and the use of electrodiagnostic studies to evaluate disorders of muscle and nerves.
He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Dr. Speach has written or reviewed several medical papers and books on rehabilitation. He is a board-certified physician and formerly an associate professor in the Departments of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Rochester Medical Center.Â
Medical Society Memberships
- Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2019-2025
- American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, 2005-2008
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians, 2004-2010
- American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2001-Present
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1997- Present
Military Service
- General Medical Officer, United States Army, 1989-1993
Prior Faculty Appointments
- Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
- Associate Professor of Clinical Orthopaedics, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NYÂ
Specialties
His primary focus is evaluation and treatment of neck disorders, back disorders, and neck and lower back sources of radiating pain. Treatment options include therapy, medications, and spinal injections. Dr. Speach has additional certification in Neuromuscular Medicine and the use of electrodiagnostic studies to evaluate disorders of muscle and nerves.
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Education
Undergraduate
- University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
Medical School
- SUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY
Residency
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY
Certifications
- American Board of Neuromuscular Medicine, 2009
- American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2001
- American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1997
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