David P. Speach, M.D.

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Dr. Speach is a physiatrist, or physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor, who specializes in the non-surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. 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.

He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center and completed a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at URMC. Dr. Speach has written or reviewed several medical papers and books on rehabilitation topics. He is a board-certified physician and an Associate Professor in the Departments of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at URMC.

Specialty

Spine

Current Appointments

• Associate Professor of Clinical - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)
• Associate Professor of Clinical - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (SMD)

Board Certifications
American Board of Neuromuscular Medicine	2009
American Board Electrodiagnostic Medicine	2001
American Board Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	1997

Education
MD Medicine	SUNY Upstate Medical Center	1988
BS Pre-Medical	University of Notre Dame	1984

Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry	1993 - 1996
Transitional Year, St Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, NY	1988 - 1989

Awards and Honors
Faculty Teaching Award | Department of PMR University of Rochester SMD	2004
Meritorious Service Medal | United States Army	1993
Alpha Omega Alpha	1987